When I was a kid watching a rented VHS copy of the original Gone in 60 Seconds, one line stuck out to me: Protagonist Maindrian Pace mentioned that the ’73 Mustang he had designs on stealing was the “last of… more»
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Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Family Owned for 80 Years! 1934 Packard Eight Five Passenger Sedan
After enjoying many years as a luxury carmaker catering to the wealthiest echelon of American society, Packard fell on hard times during the Great Depression. Other makers were suffering too, but Packard’s singular focus on one market niche hurt… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Paint: 1970 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
It is hard not to like some classics. Take this 1970 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT as a prime example. It has been part of the family since Day One and has been garage-kept its entire life. Its paint is… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Best One Left? 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
We always welcome input from our readers because we realize that you form a knowledgeable source of valuable information and varying opinions. Therefore, when Barn Finder Tony P spotted this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 and posed the question of… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Possible Hot Rod: 1937 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet With 48k Original Miles
The most appropriate path for some classic projects seems immediately obvious, but others place multiple choices before potential buyers. Such is the case with this 1937 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet. It is a rock-solid car that could represent a rewarding… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Upgraded Engine: No Reserve 1954 MG TF
British sports cars enjoy a strong following in the classic community. They aren’t the fastest vehicles in a straight line but they offer one of the most engaging driving experiences imaginable. This 1954 MG TF is a perfect example… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rusty Running Project! 1969 Dodge Charger
The second-generation Dodge Charger looks great from every vantage point. It’s too bad they aren’t more popular with enthusiasts or used in more movies and television shows. Ha! The exact opposite is true, and this 1969 Dodge Charger in… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 of 13 Left: 1941 Dodge Hilo Sampan
Your first question probably is “What’s a Hilo Sampan” because it looks like a Tiki Hut on wheels. By definition, a sampan is a wooden boat with a flat bottom and often a thatched roof. By the 1930s, that… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Unusual Background: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
Although the Pontiac Grand Prix experienced some declining sales during the second generation of production, that all changed when the redesigned 1969 model saw 112,486 units roll off the assembly line, a nearly 3/4 increase over the previous year’s… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 V8
Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as a sporty luxury/performance car built on the mid-size B-body platform. It was a moderate sales success for the first two years and then took off when a total redesign came for 1968-70…. more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Older Restoration? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
For many, the 1970 model year was the last of the true muscle cars. Rising insurance premiums had already begun to take their toll, and engines would soon be detuned to run on unleaded fuel for lower emissions. The… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1 of 640: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS Roller
Most of the Dodge Darts sold between 1967 and 1976 were family cars, many powered by Chrysler’s venerable Slant-Six engine. But in the mix, you could also find some muscle machinery for those who wanted to do more than… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Inexpensive Sports Car Fun: 1963 MG Midget
It may not reach the frenzied heights of America’s Ford v. Chevy battle, but I’ve always felt that there was a Midget v. Spitfire undercurrent in the British Sports Car world. Maybe I’m just imagining it, but either way,… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Find C4: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette
Do certain colors make otherwise average cars more desirable? In the case of the C4-era Chevrolet Corvette, it seems we see them most often in red or black, which makes a car like this one in white seem a… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Born in Turin, Made in France: 1964 Simca 1000
It pays to have friends in high places. Henri Pigozzi, who grew up in Turin but founded Société Industrielle de Mécanique et de Carrosserie Automobile (Simca) in France, had known Giovanni Agnelli, head of Fiat, and his family for… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
800 Original Miles! Certified 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO
First Generation Mustang buyers consider vehicles wearing the Shelby badges and tags as among the most desirable. For 1969 Camaro buyers, “COPO” is the Holy Grail. Those cars were special order vehicles that possessed performance that was beyond the… more»
