The Triumph TR4A was an evolution of the TR4. The “4A” was built between 1965 and 1967 while the “4” was produced during the four years prior. The primary difference was the use of an independent rear suspension (IRS),… more»
Grocery-Getter Survivor: 1978 Plymouth Volaré Station Wagon
There was a time when mid-sized station wagons like these were pretty common sights at the mall, grocery store, or Little League field. Like the majority of long roofs from yesteryear, they usually led sometimes hard and unglamorous lives… more»
Tropical Lime Green: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
Though it was launched in 1962 as a personal luxury car with a performance twist, the Pontiac Grand Prix didn’t receive its own body until 1969. And the public would respond enthusiastically by buying 112,000 copies versus the 32,000… more»
Final Version of the Nine: 1953 Singer SM1500 4AD Roadster
During the 1930s, Singer ran an active race program, and it yearned to capitalize on the halo of its successes, not to mention cover the cost of frequent forays to tracks around the world. A sporty road car might… more»
1-of-275: 1970 Holden HT Monaro GTS 350
While the Australian and American muscle car scenes of the 1960s and early 1970s shared many characteristics, the cars produced Down Under were generally motivated by a different need. Companies like Holden, Ford, and Chrysler (Valiant) sought a double-edged… more»
Brabus Bruiser: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
In the world of vintage Mercedes-Benz products, the household name for modifications tend to be the company’s in-house tuner group, AMG. But plenty of aftermarket companies were in the mix as well, with a few stand-outs from across Europe… more»
Third Time Lucky? 1937 Morris Eight Series I Two-Seat Tourer
UPDATE 04/23/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, especially when the vehicle caters to a niche market. Such is the case with this 1937 Morris Eight Two-Seat Tourer. It is a rare little beast because even though the… more»
Third Time Around? 1978 Jeep Honcho J10
Yes, you’ve probably seen this same 1978 Jeep Honcho J10 before. We’ve featured it twice before here on Barn Finds, First in 2018 and most recently in January of this year. It apparently sold in 2018 but didn’t sell a… more»
1-of-2,183: 1932 NSU 501 OS
Although often recognized immediately for cars like the Prinze and ground-breaking Ro 80, NSU was, at one stage, the world’s largest producer of motorcycles. However, some models are rarer than others. Such is the case with the 1932 NSU… more»
Rat Rod Corvette? 1958 C1
It isn’t very often you see an early Corvette with a patina like this 1958 has. Since Corvettes are fiberglass, they don’t show layers of paint and primer over surface rust like other cars. This one was originally Silver… more»
No Reserve LT1: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
A red Corvette is one of those cars that instantly brings a smile to my face, every time I spot one. It’s just one of those immediately recognizable American works of art that artists write songs about and people… more»
Forced Sale: 1966 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider
Being forced to part with a beloved project car before the build concludes is difficult. When the decision stems from significant health issues, the pill is more bitter and difficult to swallow. That is the case with this 1966… more»
Seamist Green Time Machine: 1972 Buick Electra 225
If you (and 10 of your closest friends) would like to float down the road in a plush, quiet, well-appointed Green Time Machine (that happens to be 227.9″ long), this remarkable survivor, a 1972 Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop,… more»
H-Code 340: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger
I’m guessing lots of folks view the 1970 Dodge Dart as more or less a grocery getter, and in its base form that’s probably not an unfair assumption, as many of these came with 4 doors and a slant… more»
Notchback 5-Speed: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
We can sometimes find a listing lacking for details when writing up certain classic cars and trucks, but there are also select models where no further details are necessarily needed. The Fox body Mustang is a known quantity in… more»