April 30, 2017

Barn Find, 1931 Rockne 65

Barn Find, 1931 Rockne 65

Barn Find, 1931 Rockne 65 For Sale

Found this one on Craigslist, a rare American automobile made by Studebaker Corporation under the Rockne brand. Reportedly only 24000 units were ever made in 2 production years and only 230 still exist today and this one of them. The car is being offered for sale in Tucson, Arizona looking for $14995.

As you've seen here is a barn find Rockne 65 4-door sedan built in 1931 with 6009 miles shown on the odometer. No words about the mechanical issue and no background were written in its ad, but the car hasn't been driven for a few years and is very completely reported. If you are one of those who often restore the glory of the past through an antique car, this is a perfect example for your next patient.

1931 Rockne 65 Interior

No words about renovated, but the interior shows quite decent condition for its age. No rotten hole seen from here, that's could be the perfect bone if you want to renovate.

1931 Rockne 65 Engine

Looked dusty and unkempt, but looks promising. The six-cylinder Studebaker engine is still there in his place and there’s no word about mechanical issues, we bet it's still rebuildable. If you want to find an American antique car beyond the familiar brand, the Rockne 65 is more worthy of restoration than Ford or Chevy.



April 11, 2017

Modified Car, 1974 BMW 2002

Modified Car, 1974 BMW 2002

Modified Car, 1974 BMW 2002 For Sale

Found this one of the coolest custom the German classic car has been fully modified like a race car. As you've seen here a 2-door sedan made by BMW in 1974 comes from the 02 Series family called the 2002. This example is being sold by the owner on Craigslist for $35500 in Lake Balboa, Los Angeles.

No background story was written on the Ad, only details of the modification, all exposed completely. Modifications touch all aspects of the vehicle, including the interior and exterior engine and brakes, and all components were rebuilt and upgraded.


The interior is very cool, with what looks like safety being a priority as a general racing car. Nice black upholstery with red Motamec harness on both front benches, good floors without carpets, and complete equipment including stock gauges, instruments, the very cool Momo steering wheel, and don't miss a roll cage.


The engine bay is clean and neat and fits with the correct inline-four engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, free of mechanical issues, the battery moved to the trunk due to weight distribution reasons. If you're interested, please read the details below.



April 7, 2017

1972 GMC Short Bed 4x4 Truck

1972 GMC Short Bed 4x4 Truck

1972 GMC Short Bed 4x4 Truck For Sale

Found this one most desirable of the American light utility truck being offered for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, was listed on Craigslist about 16 days ago, looking a new owner. As shown here is a rare GMC short bed 4x4 truck built in 1972 still in a good shape inside and outside, all look promising from here. The body and paint look good no dent or rust, also all chrome looks shine, hard to find imperfection from here, must come for sure condition. If you are interested please prepare $19900.

This is one model of the C/K pickups series is well-known as one of the American trucks icon till today, is a long journey to achieving and maintained a solid popularity over the years. The demand for nice C/K examples has intensified as the most desirable trucks are quickly snapped up especially for a rare specs like this sample where comes with a short bed and 4x4 drivetrain.



March 30, 2017

1987 AM General HMMWV M998

1987 AM General HMMWV M998

1987 AM General HMMWV M998 For Sale

Found this one the American light utility vehicle being offered for sale in Craigslist, designed and developed as multipurpose vehicle were mobilized to tactical support at the front line in a combat also must be tough and reliable to pass any tracks and any weather. Yes we talking about the HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) well-known as the Humvee jeep. First produced since 1984 a year after the US government declared AM General as the winner of tender to produce a successor of the Vietnam War M151 jeep. Interesting to note, competitor AM General in the tender is the Cheetah made by Lamborghini Italian manufacturer.

Humvee became very famous when George H. W. Bush declared war on Iraq in the middle of 1990 were well-known as the Gulf War, codenamed Operation Desert Shield. About six month Humvee became a mainstay in the desert, like a Lion beat back the Hyena horde the Humvee exploits reap a lot of attention of the world.

As on the picture above it will make you recall the Lion, 1987 AM General HMMWV M998 come in yellow desert color still in excellent condition overall with 200000 miles on it, that was looking for a new home. If you interested please prepare your budget to bring it home, asking $16000 located in Gold Canyon, Arizona.