Hudson’s nameplate disappeared by 1957, so we tend to forget that the company invented numerous mechanical advancements now taken for granted, including the balanced crankshaft, dash warning lights, and dual brakes – a mechanical backup when hydraulic pedal travel… more»
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Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Project or Parts? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Convertible
Some classics pose the eternal question of whether their future is as a project or a parts car. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Convertible. It is a sad and sorry sight, which is always… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Care To Spend The Night? 1983 VW Vanagon Westfalia
I have a friend who has a camper in the family of this 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia. His is an ’82, and he lives up a hill. It’s not a mountain, more like a hillock, and he can barely… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rusty Hunk Of Junk: 1967 Mustang Fastback
If you really, really have to have a 1960s Mustang like this 1967 Fastback, then bid up past the one person who has supposedly posted an offer of $14,500. But be warned: There’s no mention of a reserve, so… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rock-Solid Driver: 1973 Triumph GT6
This 1973 Triumph GT6 is a tidy classic that spent much of its life in a dry climate. That makes its rust-free status unsurprising. It presents nicely following a color change and interior retrim that lifts its appearance to… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
T-Top Muscle: 1971 Corvette Stingray
This car looks good at first glance, at least in the ad profile. The idea of a 1971 Corvette with only two owners entices. Who were these people? A young man-about-town who owned the car from new until the… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rust-Free Roller: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Project
When assessing the relative worth of every vehicle from Chevrolet’s legendary Tri-Five range, the Nomad sits close to the top of the heap. They were expensive when new, meaning sales volumes were extremely low. This 1956 Nomad has seen… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Tidy Mach 1 Tribute: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
With values climbing for the 1970 Mustang Mach 1, some enthusiasts turn their attention to well-executed tribute vehicles as a more affordable option. That is the opportunity provided by this Mustang Fastback. It was refurbished to its current form… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Which Motor? 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Total originality is often a key selection criterion when assessing the relative worth of a desirable classic like this 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible. The closer it is to its factory form, the better its long-term investment potential will typically… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Garage Find: 1969 MGB GT
As far as British sports cars go, the MGB GT might be the most practical of choices. With a Pininfarina-styled roof and hatchback practicality, there’s nothing that says you can’t daily drive your new find once you get it… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Patina: 1946 Crosley Sedan
All we know about this long-time-stored 1946 Crosley panel two-door sedan is that it “needs restoration,” and that the “engine is out and turns free.” The owner may consider parting it out. It’s on Facebook Marketplace in Easton, Connecticut,… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Oregon Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Chevette
The seller says this 1981 Chevrolet Chevette is originally from Oregon and that’s my personal favorite area to find vehicles that aren’t rusty from road salt or burnt to a crisp by endless sunshine and 100-degree temperatures for months… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
A Trophy Winner! 1948 Buick Super Convertible
This one’s a looker! Of course, most cars from this era were, as opposed to jacked-up, homogenized blobosauruses that are commonplace today (yeah Buick, I’m talkin’ about you!) The seller claims this 1948 Super convertible is a “Trophy winner… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
FOUR by FOUR Edition: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger
Many of you remember 1978. Some of you weren’t born yet, but for a good portion of the Barn Finds family of readers, we were alive, and coincidently, Stayin’ Alive was still a big-selling record that year, back when… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Built in the USA: 2000 BMW M-Series Z3
The Z3 was a 2-seat sports car built in the U.S. (Greer, South Carolina) by BMW (1995 to 2002). While coupes and roadsters were offered, 93% of sales were for drop-top versions like the seller’s car. With less than… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Q-Code Cobra Jet: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
Big changes were in store for the Ford Mustang in 1974, as the pony car got a major redesign going into its second generation of production. The all-new Mustang II was smaller and more fuel efficient, and the timing… more»
