While the crushing forces of inflation are steadily robbing our pockets of buying power, some segments of the classic car market are experiencing the opposite force of deflation. Like a black hole, the value of vehicles in these segments… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
May Be Great: 1971 MGB Roadster Barn Find
If you are a Barn Finds reader, you surely have learned a lot about MGBs by perusing these pages. Even those who are not enthusiasts of the marque know that these popular sports cars have but one mortal enemy:… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Kei With a British Accent: 1960 Ford Thames Freighter
One of the hottest sub-segments of the collector car hobby is Kei trucks. These tiny trucks and vans, usually from Japan, are illegal to import when new but can be brought here once they reach 25 years after production… more»
Nov 16, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Could It Be Rust Free? 1971 Jensen Interceptor
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Nov 14, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Bargain Flathead Find: 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Have you ever heard the idiom “salad days?” It has its roots in Shakespeare’s play Anthony and Cleopatra, and it generally means one’s heyday. If you are a Flathead Ford fan, we may be experiencing those salad days. Prices… more»
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Clean Cat With 17,200 Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar
As the cars of the eighties fall under the ever-watchful gaze of collectors, it is hard to find original cars in mint condition. While the occasional Corvette, Mustang, 0r Camaro has emerged from its tomb with a handful of… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Driveway Find: 1922 Stanley Steamer
In the infancy of the American automobile industry, internal combustion engines were not a sure thing just yet. Ambitious and inventive companies produced workable cars using electricity and steam as a means of propulsion. The most famous and successful… more»
Nov 3, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
How Many Vintage Vehicles Can You Identify?
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure is a maxim that we can all understand. However, if you are tasked with marketing vintage vehicles that just happen to be sitting in what suspiciously looks like an old junkyard, can… more»
Nov 1, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
66k-Mile 4WD: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
We take for granted today the fact that we can roll into almost any dealership in the nation and drive out with a vehicle with some form of four-wheel drive. While that might not matter as much for folks… more»
Oct 31, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Too Small? 1974 MG Midget
To be honest, we are fairly spoiled as consumers. We live in a time where choices are plenty and everything is bigger. At least for now. Take for example automobiles. Lengths, widths, and curb weights average out to be… more»
Oct 27, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Barn Find Dust Returns: 1937 Oldsmobile Coupe
Not so long ago, in a galaxy you currently reside in, barn dust magically added thousands of dollars to the price of any vintage automobile. The trend was so prevalent that more unscrupulous sellers were purposely dirtying up cars… more»
Oct 23, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Middleman Marketed Vagabond: 1949 Kaiser Vagabond
As earlier generations pass from this Earth, their survivors must deal with their estates. The problem for many of the ones tasked with closing things out is that few of them are car people. This is where a middleman… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Church Donation: 1948 Autocar Semi Truck
They say the Lord works in mysterious ways. While we may see that in the news on occasion, the proof of these happenings tends to show itself in the most unlikely of places. In a church in Minnesota, the… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Bring Bondo, Mohair, and Money: 1939 Packard Limousine
At one time, big prewar limousines were a hot commodity for restorers. These symbols of meticulous craftsmanship and ostentatious wealth were sought after for their rarity. With prewar prices falling and restoration costs reaching new heights, getting rid of… more»
Oct 9, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Maybe Original Paint: 1936 Ford Tudor Touring Sedan
As time goes on, more and more older restorations are advertised as original. There are always unscrupulous sellers out there, but many legitimately believe that the vehicle they are selling still wears the original finish and parts from the… more»
Sep 29, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
How Much is Too Much? 1936 Ford Cabriolet
While there is a certain elegance and charm with every prewar automobile, Ford V-8s from 1932 through 1940 are considered standouts. From the first V-8 in 1932 to the indelible image of a 1940 Ford coupe burning up the… more»
