For those of you who have been faithful readers for a while, I am again getting back up on my soapbox concerning prewar Mopar coupes. I believe that these overbuilt but handsome coupes are one of the best choices… more»
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All Apart – 1959 MGA 1500 Coupe
Hankering after a stylish British sports car that won’t obliterate your wallet? Here on craigslist is a 1959 MGA 1500 coupe project car with an asking price of $3500 located in Godfrey, Missouri. While the MGA roadster is a… more»
Solid Coupe from the Carolinas: 1937 Ford Coupe
It seems like everyone with a thirties Ford coupe has decided that it is time to sell. While the many attributes of these stylish and durable coupes have made them popular for decades, will the overwhelming number of cars… more»
Unfinished Project with an Awesome Engine: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Some of us start our projects by carefully planning everything out and making purchases as needed. Others start throwing money at a project without a clear plan and figure it will all work out in the end. This 1930… more»
One Owner Survivor: 1971 Datsun 1200 2-Door Sedan
Most small cars from the early 1970s saw active service as commuters or daily drivers until their owners felt they’d reached the end of their serviceable life. Survivors within that category are relatively rare, especially if the car is… more»
25k Original Miles: 1938 Ford Coupe
Buying an older classic with a known ownership history can sometimes be challenging, but that is the opportunity offered by this 1938 Ford Coupe. It is a well-preserved survivor ready to be enjoyed by a new owner, and its… more»
Assembly Required: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
My late father’s first car was a black 1940 Ford Coupe. Dad wasn’t a wild child or hot rodder back in the late-40’s, he was a level-headed, somewhat quiet, responsible kind-of-guy who was known for being thrifty. So, I’d… more»
Stunning Estate Find: 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe
We’ve recently seen a few classics at Barn Finds that have emerged from estates, and this 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe is an absolute beauty. It isn’t perfect, but its presentation and condition guarantee it will turn heads, and the… more»
Barn Found Hot Rod! 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
1932 was a transitional period at Ford, as March of that year saw Model A production ceasing and the company rolling an all-new successor, a car that Henry had no idea back then would become one of the most… more»
Daily Driver Hot Rod! 1948 Ford V8 Coupe
Tired of fake patina? Here’s the perfect antidote: for sale on craigslist is this 1948 Ford Coupe hot rod, assembled in the 1960s, driven avidly, garaged in the 1970s, and sold to a dealer by the builder’s family in… more»
V12 Survivor: 1986 Jaguar XJS
The other day I was walking in the neighborhood of my office, and for the 50th time, I saw the white XJS V12 that “lives” about fifteen blocks away. This time, the owner was out, wet-sanding its paint. I… more»
Tri-Power Equipped 274ci Flathead! 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe
Looking beyond the wider wheels, there is little to indicate that this 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe is anything but a nicely preserved or restored classic. However, those wheels are part of a package offering performance Ford could only… more»