For some folks, cars are like potato chips. One is simply never enough. In the background of the pictures of this MG, you can see that it is surrounded by an eclectic assembly of antique, classic, and performance cars. … more»
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Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Apple Orchard Truck: 1952 Ford F2
There is something uniquely American about vintage pickup trucks. They evoke images of small-town America, family farms, and the virtues of the American spirit. While a great majority of these trucks were worked until they could serve no more,… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Two Motors, One Frame: 1952 BMW R67/2 Motorcycle
BMW Motorcycles has garnered a lot of press over the past few years with the introduction of the R18. This new motorcycle is a step back in time for the company, with styling that is a modern update of… more»
May 26, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Highly Original with 32k Miles: 1952 Plymouth Cambridge Club Coupe
Okay all you fans of highly original, low mileage, unmolested time capsule cars with great patina, here’s a 1952 Plymouth Cambridge Club Coupe for your consideration. The seller uses all-caps and exclamation points to let prospective buyers know that… more»
May 12, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
32,030 Original Miles: 1952 Ford Customline Tudor
Sometimes a line of cars gets overshadowed by the cars that came before or after them. For example, the 1949-1951 Fords were a bases-loaded home run for the company, and the 1955-1956 Fords were also well received. Ford automobiles… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Buried in the Barn: 1952 Plymouth Concord Fastback
Earlier in the week, I wrote a story about a 1935 Ford hidden in a garage for over 50 years. Another garage has been opened to reveal a very interesting fifties car along with just about everything you would… more»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 57 Comments
A Bath Does a Barn Find Wonders: 1952 Pontiac Chieftan
Barn find dust is one of those phenomena that nobody can seem to find an origin to. Almost every car stored in a covered enclosure is going to be covered in dust if left for years. However, many now… more»
Jan 8, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Simply Stunning: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Ever since I was “knee-high to a june bug,” I’ve been drawn (like a bug to a bright porch light) to the styling and overall design of cars and trucks. I guess that’s why I gravitated towards a career… more»
Jan 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Modified Postwar Rarity: 1952 Muntz Jet
The history of the automobile is filled with stories about larger-than-life personalities who have come and gone from the industry. None was more flamboyant than salesman extraordinaire Earl “Madman” Muntz. His Muntz Jet was an early sports car based… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sat 24 Years Under Trees: 1952 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
This cool old Chevy farm truck has potential – and patina – written all over it. It’s from Central Kansas, was last registered in 1999, and was rescued from a tree row where it had sat for more than… more»
Jul 19, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Garaged for 33 Years: 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook
Now, this one brings back memories of summers gone by. Two of my uncles had “River Places” in Virginia. They were nothing fancy but we had a blast there growing up with our cousins and their fellow “river rats.”… more»
May 16, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
73K Miles and All Original: 1952 Pontiac Chieftan
Fifties cars have an all-American lure on all of us. Maybe it was because Hollywood glamorized the Truman and Eisenhower years. Or, maybe we all long for a simpler time and simpler cars. Take for example this 1952 Pontiac… more»
May 15, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
63k Original Miles: 1952 Mercury Monterey Special Custom Coupe
For your consideration is the nicest 1952 Mercury Monterey we’ve ever featured here on Barn Finds. As is typical with many craigslist ads, there is very little information and details shared about this fine-looking hardtop coupe. The seller says… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Camping Combo: 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon and Kom-Pak Sportsman Trailer!
Combining novelty and rarity, here’s something you definitely don’t see every day. I’d be curious if any of our readers have ever seen one of these Kom-Pak Sportsman Trailers up close and personal. I know I haven’t. Here’s a… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
In Storage 50 Years! 1952 GMC Suburban Military Ambulance
Did you know that the Chevy Suburban has its own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame? I kid you not. Since 1952 (when it wasn’t called an SUV), GM’s big Suburban has “starred” in over 1,750 movies and… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
80k Mile Unrestored 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air
Well sir, here’s an interesting one and timely, since trick or treat season is just around the corner. The seller doesn’t share a lot about this pumpkin orange 1952 Bel Air. Only seven photos and a brief description: unrestored,… more»
