Turbocharged 1961 Alvis TD 21?!
One of the best parts about working at Barn Finds is the opportunity to learn more about beautiful automobiles that I had no idea existed. Such is the case with this rare British sports saloon: a 1961 Alvis TD… more»
Vintage 4×4: 1964 International Harvester C-1200
Old trucks are cool. Very cool. And better yet, they can be a very affordable way to get into the old car hobby. Case in point: this 1964 International Harvester C-1200 4×4. This beauty is located in Longmont, Colorado,… more»
Rare Van! 1957 DKW Schnellaster
A long time ago, but not very far away, I helped a friend of mine haul home a 1972 Volkswagen Bus that was actually given to him– we just had to get it off the property. This might be… more»
Rare Find: 1954 Kaiser Special Two-Door Sedan
There are a lot of great things about the old car hobby, but surely one of them is that rare doesn’t always mean expensive. Case in point: this 1954 Kaiser Special. This two-door is located in Gilbert, Arizona, and… more»
Container Find: 1958 Jaguar XK150S Roadster
Tucked away in a back yard somewhere lies a forgotten shipping container. Your acquaintance, the new owner of the property, knows you’re a car person, and he suspects that there’s an old junker inside. For him, it’s an asset… more»
Unrivaled Collection of Postwar Austins!
A passion for old cars is usually fairly straightforward. You see the car, want the car, and then, if the stars align, buy the car. Yet here we have an opportunity that might excite interest from several different angles…. more»
Some Assembly Required: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The cachet that the phrase “numbers matching” adds to a classic car is undeniable, especially when the car in question is a first-generation Corvette. This 1958 example, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is for sale here on eBay. The… more»
Supercharged Beauty: 1988 Toyota MR2
How old does a car have to be to be considered a classic? When Eric Clapton sang about ’57 Chevys in his song “I’ve Got a Rock and Roll Heart,” he was singing about a car that was, at… more»
Barn Find Twin Cam! 1959 MGA
Just as there can be times, as blood mixes with grime and 40-weight, when we might dramatically and passionately expound on the parentage of whatever engineer decided that bolt needed to be that close to the frame, so there… more»
Two for One: 1966 and 1964 Sunbeam Alpines
Two cars for one price! These Sunbeam Alpines, one a 1966 and the other a 1964, are located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Craigslist. $5,500 takes the pair home. Many thanks to Chuck Foster for the tip!
Ferrari-Inspired! 1978 Datsun 280Z Velo Rossa Spyder
Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, yet there’s little doubt that the Ferrari 250 GTO truly requires any additional praise. The once simple race car has ascended to the heights of the collector market, regularly commanding… more»
Rumble Seat Rarity: 1936 Chevrolet Standard Cabriolet
If pre-war classics are right up your alley, then you’ll be happy to see this drop-top parked there: a 1936 Chevrolet Standard Cabriolet! Located just south of Minneapolis, Minnesota, this black beauty is advertised here on Craigslist for $42,000.
Big Red: 1987 Ford F-350
What’s big and red and can bring tons of goodies to anyone’s house? Why, this 1987 Ford F-350, of course! No need to drive to the North Pole for this toy-hauler, though: it’s located in Tumacacori, Arizona, and advertised… more»
Fun Size! 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
Want a red Italian convertible, but don’t want to break the bank? Then you might consider this 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider. Located just about a hundred miles due west of Miami in Marco Island, Florida, this pint-sized classic… more»
Bitter Chocolate: 1975 Porsche 911S Coupe
The website says “Condition: Used,” but with only 10,245 miles on the odometer, I’d say this 1975 Porsche 911S is almost like new! Located in Wylie, Texas, and listed here on eBay, this German classic is available for $8,800–… more»
25 Years Indoors: 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk 3
Here’s one that’s been idle since before the turn of the century! This 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk 3 is located in West Grove, Pennsylvania, and is up for auction here on eBay. At the time of writing, the bid… more»
