About Andy Parrish
One Year Only: 1968 Triumph TR250
There comes a point in our hobby when you start wondering whether you have the space and funds to build a barn. Anything can trigger these sorts of thoughts, but nothing sets me on this path quite like a… more»
55 Years in Storage: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
Okay, so let’s run down the list: barn? Check. Find? Most definitely check. Take a look at this dusty but beautiful 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite! Located in Frankenmuth, Michigan, it’s listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,000, or best offer.
French Icon: 1972 Citroën DS 21
When one thinks of the classic European cars of the Fifties and Sixties, one’s mind naturally gravitates toward the Germans, the British, and (of course) the Italians. Yet it was another country that arguably put forward the most technically… more»
Add Lightness: 1971 Lotus Elan +2S 130
I am not generally a fan of yellow cars, but on a Lotus, it just looks so right. Case in point: this 1971 Elan +2S 130 located in Bellingham, Massachusetts. This incredible specimen is listed here on eBay; at… more»
Supercharged Museum Piece: 1937 Graham Cavalier
This 1937 Graham Cavalier is a excellent example of the sort of engineering innovations pioneered by the smaller manufacturers in the interwar years. This beautiful machine is located in Hollister, California, and is owned by the Nostalgic Auto Museum–… more»
Big Power, Small Package: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
It’s a simple idea: take a light sports car and swap its original engine for a big American V8. And while it might not be the textbook example, this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger illustrates the point beautifully. This diamond in… more»
Shed Find: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
An honest shed find with a price that’s hard to beat, this 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is advertised here on Facebook Marketplace. Located in Coolville, Ohio, and with an asking price of just $500, it’s hard to see how an… more»
Rare Shooting Brake: 1976 Jensen GT
Proof positive that a rare sports car need not break the bank, this 1976 Jensen GT project is located in Winnetka, Illinois, just north of Evanston in Chicagoland. Advertised here on Craigslist, the seller is asking $4,500 for this… more»
A 92 Year-Old Survivor? 1930 Packard Standard Eight Roadster
A symbol of wealth and power that rolled off the assembly line just as it was becoming clear that the Great Crash of ’29 was only a taste of things to come, this 1930 Packard Standard Eight Roadster is… more»
Cave Not Included: 1972 Lincoln Batmobile
There have been a lot of Batmobiles over the years. From the aerodynamic coupe of the early Forties through to the “tumbler” of the Nolan films and the muscle car of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, each generation seems to… more»
Barn Find Estate: 1954 Austin A40 Countryman
If you’re looking for an unusual project, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more eye-catching offering than a 1954 Austin A40 Countryman Estate. Located just southwest of Portland, Oregon, and offered here on Craigslist for $3,000, this British classic… more»
Saintly Swede: 1964 Volvo P1800S
Volvo is not the first marque to come to mind when one thinks of the great sports cars of the 1960s. Yet their sole commercial success in this arena was groundbreaking: just look at this 1964 Volvo P1800S. Located… more»
Argentine Racer: 1961 Cisitalia-Abarth 850 Scorpione Allemano Coupé
Pay attention, because by the end of this one I’m going to commit sacrilege. The subject today is a truly stunning 1961 Cisitalia-Abarth 850 Scorpione Allemano Coupé. This beautiful offspring of a doomed marriage of Italian design and Argentine… more»
Continental Class: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America
You promise a lot when you name a car after a whole continent, but this 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America more than delivers. The twice-restored black beauty is another of the legendary cars to be offered at auction… more»
Incredible Condition: 1958 BMW 507 Roadster
“Today, the 507 presents in wonderful usable condition…” Holy smokes– if this is what Sotheby’s considers a “driver,” then maybe I’m just not living right. This absolutely stunning 1958 BMW 507 Roadster is a standout even among the many… more»
Fifty Years In The Barn: 1956 Porsche 356 A Cabriolet
Some cars are have a desirable name. Some have beautiful lines. Some have racing pedigree. And some have a personal history that makes them, individually, more compelling than other, similar machines. This 1956 Porsche 356 A Cabriolet checks all… more»
