There are a few vehicles that earn icon status just on their shape alone. For example, Cord 810/812s, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertibles, and 1964-1965 Ford Mustangs are vehicle images that are imprinted into the American experience. Postwar Flxible… more»
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Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Diverse Collection Of 34 Cars For Sale In Houma, Louisiana!
Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster recently spotted this diverse collection of cars for sale in Houma, Louisiana, and we’d like to thank him for keeping us in mind and sending us the tip on this multitude of great rides! … more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1 Of 30: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Coda Tronca
If you’ve never seen an Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ car before, you’re not alone, as only a total of about 200 of them were ever produced. Of that number, only 30 of the cars were the long-tailed Coda Tronca… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Turbo Terrific: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder
The Corvair represented adventurous engineering by Chevrolet because it had rarely commenced engineering a new model from a blank sheet of paper. It suffered some reputational issues, but a well-maintained example can offer a rewarding driving experience. Our feature… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
First impressions can be deceptive, and that’s the case with this 1966 Corvette Convertible. It appears tired and unloved, and it needs some TLC. However, beneath that scruffy exterior hides the most potent drivetrain combination offered in 1966, ensuring… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Huge Price Drop: 1957 Imperial Crown Southampton
UPDATE: No, this is not deja vu. I usually avoid featuring a classic car when an owner lists it for the third time, but I am willing to make an exception with this 1957 Imperial Crown. There is no… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Short Circuit: Johnny 5 is Headed to Auction!
Like classic cars, movie memorabilia is enjoying growing popularity. The right pieces can fetch staggering prices, and when I saw this beauty, I knew it deserved an article. Short Circuit was a 1986 sci-fi/fantasy movie, and its primary props… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Low Original Miles: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 Sedan
The nomenclature that automakers use is never more confusing than over at Mercedes-Benz. Seeing “190” in the title here can bring to mind the little sister to the 300SL, called the 190SL – a glorious car if a bit… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
66k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
With life seeming to move at a frantic pace, there is no shame in occasionally sitting back to recharge the old batteries. For enthusiasts, doing so behind the wheel of a classic car sounds attractive. That is the opportunity… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two-Stroke Survivor: 1964 Yamaha YG-1 80
Small, vintage motorcycles can be addicting. To paraphrase the classic slogan of a certain potato chip, I betcha can’t buy just one… small, two-stroke motorcycle, such as this 1964 Yamaha YG-1. This bike is posted here on craigslist in… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Former Show Car: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
When it came to muscle cars at General Motors, the Buick Skylark-based Gran Sport (GS) was the most opulent. But that didn’t mean it was any less potent. Take the 1970 GS 455 Stage 1 with Ram Air Induction…. more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Enzo’s Last Race Car: 1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione
In about twenty-four hours, the RM Sotheby’s auction for one of three privately-owned 1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione cars will end. We may not know the price paid for this sublime example of suspended homologation, nor may we know… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Drive It! 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak Torpedo
Pontiac barely made it through the Great Depression. In 1935, it was set to be absorbed forever into GM as a cost-saving measure when Frank Hershey, working under Harley Earl, stepped forward with the Silver Streak styling that would… more»
Oct 19, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cobra Jet 4-Speed! 1973 Ford Ranchero GT
I knew it. I knew if I searched long enough I’d eventually find a four-speed equipped Ford Ranchero like this ’73 GT example. I’ve come across two or three from the fifth generation (’70-’71) but I have never spied… more»
Oct 19, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Two Owner: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
The muscle car wars were still in full swing in 1970, although the end was in sight as manufacturers braced for tighter emission and safety regulations. That is why I consider classics like this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 as a… more»
Oct 19, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
408 Stroker! 1970 Plymouth Satellite Wagon
Boasting an owner-described reliable 400+ HP stroker motor, this 1970 Plymouth Satellite station wagon in Pottstown, Pennsylvania swallowed over $12,000 in drivetrain parts, according to the seller, and covers 50 to 100 miles daily as a driver. The red… more»
