For The Brave: 1962 Lincoln Continental Project
Lincoln stayed in step with Cadillac in the 1950s, matching the GM brand’s enthusiasm for fins and chrome and even one-upping the General when Lincoln went with the cat’s eye look for a time. But the 1960s was a… more»
Gentleman’s Pickup: 1976 Dodge D100 Custom
Once in a while you run across a vehicle that you may not have looked at twice back in the day, but now it catches your eye and admiration. An example of an under-the-radar kind of vehicle is this… more»
Fiberglass Dreams: 1957 LaDawri Conquest
Fiberglass reinforced plastic technology of the 1950s brought forth a wide array of futuristic designer body kits designed to be mounted on a variety of existing car chassis. This allowed enthusiasts of lesser means to build a swoopy-looking sports… more»
Daimlers In Distress: Daimler SP250 Package Deal
Daimler was one of England’s earliest builders of automobiles, having bought the British rights to the respected Daimler name from German pioneer Gottlieb Daimler. Pronounced (in the UK) DAME-ler instead of the German DIME-ler, they really aren’t well known… more»
Patriotic Mopar: 1976 Dodge Dart Spirit Of ’76 Edition
Ah, 1976 and the run up to the nation’s 200th birthday was complete. Everything was red, white and blue, stars and stripes and Uncle Sam. We beat the odds, overcame adversity and now it was party time. And to… more»
Long Roof Survivor: 1993 Mercury Tracer Wagon
Mercury Tracer. Forgot about that one, did you? It was indeed an offering from the “better-than-Ford-but-not-quite-a-Lincoln” brand and a low mileage 1993 Mercury Tracer station wagon survivor is for sale on eBay in Canton, Georgia to help you remember… more»
You Finish It: 1975 Porsche 911S Project
There is no more iconic shape than that of a Porsche 911. Even in its modern iterations, a 911 is instantly recognizable. But it is the early ones – especially the air cooled models – that have been climbing… more»
LUV Story: 1976 Chevrolet LUV Pickup
The fuel supply crisis of the 1970s drove buyers of pickup trucks to the showrooms of Toyota and Datsun in search of more fuel efficient load haulers. GM didn’t have a small truck to offer so they went shopping… more»
Bustle Back Sedan: 1938 Nash Lafayette
This particular Nash made an appearance on Barn Finds almost three years ago when it was for sale on Hemmings for $3,800 in Salt Point, New York. Now it has made the trek south to Houston, Texas and is… more»
American Royalty: 1938 Packard Twelve Model 1608
Prestige didn’t come any more impressive than the Packards of the 1930s and this V12 powered hauler of the upper crust was near the top of the food chain. You can bid on a blue tarp covered 1938 Model… more»
Last Tagged In ’63: 1951 Nash Ambassador Custom
The first completely redesigned postwar Nash was given an extremely rounded shape as a result of extensive wind tunnel testing carried out to reduce aerodynamic drag. The result was the Airflyte models with a smooth, rounded shape and almost… more»
Toothy And Topless: 1950 Buick Super Convertible
With a front end that looks like it’s carrying around two tons of chrome what more could a buyer do to be seen? Right, order it as a convertible so your own toothy grin can be seen behind the… more»
Really Old Hauler: 1912 International Harvester
What would you do with a vehicle that is 106 years old? Do you park it in a museum as a static display or do you get it running for parades and special appearances? Here’s your chance to decide… more»
Facelifted FIAT: 1970 SIATA Spring
Italy was home to a number of automotive tuning and accessory firms with names like Abarth and Nardi gaining prominence. One company that is less well-known by Americans is SIATA –Societa Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessori. An example of their… more»
The First Are The Purest: 1962 MG Midget
When Austin-Healey redesigned the Sprite, MG got a new Midget out of the deal. The Sprites were built at the MG plant in Abingdon, so adding the octagon badge and some additional chrome trim brought us the first Midget… more»
14 Year Slumber: 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster
Here is a real rarity in the Jeep family: A 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster for sale on Craigslist in Tuscola, Texas for $15,900. And it looks like the seller was so excited with his barn find, he couldn’t wait to… more»