A lot has been said about the iconic MGB on Barn Finds. While there is criticism here and there, these cars are widely acknowledged to be a solid choice for someone looking for an easy onramp to the British… more»
Well-Optioned and Original: 1973 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
In one of my recent write-ups, I mentioned my write-up selection process includes the frequency of the year/make/model of the subject car’s appearance at BarnFinds. Well, I broke my own rule on this one as I wrote about another… more»
AutoStick Transmission: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
With competition finally coming from U.S.-built subcompacts. Volkswagen kept working to improve its bread-n-butter car, the Type 1 Beetle. In 1968, they introduced AutoStick, a manual transmission with an automatic clutch. And in 1971, they brought out the Super… more»
340 Candidate? 1971 Dodge Demon
In the wake of the successful launch of the Plymouth Duster (a Valiant fastback), Dodge lobbied for and got its variant, the Demon. The little car with the devilish name debuted in 1971 and was essentially a Duster with… more»
Latter-Day Woodie: 1988 Chrysler Town and Country
The Town & Country was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line station wagon from 1940 until 1988. It began as a true wood-bodied wagon before World War II, and ended as a front-wheel-drive K-Car variant in the late 1980s (it was a minivan… more»
The Non-442! 1965 4-Speed Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
From any angle, this 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass convertible is a looker! It’s not a 442 muscle car version but it hardly matters in this case as this example has plenty of forthright goodness going for it, just as… more»
Fiat Family Affair-Her Version: 1979 Fiat X1/9
About a week back, we featured the story of a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in pristine condition that was the “his” part of a pair of cars. That Fiat was in spectacular condition, and it spurred a bit of a… more»
Chrome Bumper Finale: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Until recently, this Chevy Corvette had been a one-owner car for the better part of 40 years. But the last 10 of those were spent in storage, so it’s going to need some TLC to get it going again…. more»
Preserved Survivor: 1939 Ford Standard Woody Wagon
Most enthusiasts think that woody wagons were born in Ford’s shops – and in one way, that is correct. But very early cars of all makes were mostly made of wood – a natural extension of the way carriages… more»
Nice Survivor? 1954 Mercury Monterey
Terminology in the old car biz abounds. Some of it is accurate, some is a stretch, and some is downright misleading. Don’t get me wrong, finding a ’54 Mercury Monterey, as opposed to the more commonly discovered Ford Custom,… more»
Four Speed: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
Tucked away in a garage in West Milford, New Jersey sits a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 waiting to be resurrected and loved. The car is said to run but needs love. It is listed here on eBay for a Buy… more»
Healthy Twin-Cam: 1972 Lotus Europa Special
Undeniably, the styling of the Lotus Europa divides opinion. Some people believe it is an elegant classic, while others find its appearance a bit too eccentric for their taste. However, it proved popular enough to soldier on for ten… more»
Rare Manual Equipped 1985 Toyota Celica Convertible!
When selling a car, it pays to be thorough—answering potential buyers’ questions before they even ask them. Ed, of Asheville, North Carolina, knows what he’s doing selling his manual 1985 Toyota Celica GTS 22R-E-equipped convertible on eBay. He knows… more»
Better Than Ford Then and Now: 1933 Plymouth Coupe
People who are looking for a prewar car in the coupe body style almost always gravitate toward Ford products. While the Fords of the era have positive attributes such as good looks, parts availability, and club support going for… more»
Hot Rod Wagon: 1997 Volvo 850 R
The Volvo 850 R is one of those under-the-radar cars from the 1990s that is worth picking up while still relatively affordable. This is a limited production, high-performance wagon that looks like a sports car but can haul a… more»
Breathtaking Performance: 2006 Ariel Atom 2
Colin Chapman is often credited with the design philosophy, “Simplify, then add lightness.” That makes me believe that he would have taken one look at the Ariel Atom and given it his seal of approval. These classics feature no… more»
