One of the great joys of this hobby is the thrill that comes on first sighting a tarp-covered lump hidden behind someone’s garage. It’s a moment of nearly infinite possibilities. Hidden away behind a garage in Colorado is a… more»
Jul 8, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
On the Road: 1949 Hudson Commodore 8 Coupe
It’s hard not to wonder at the fate of Hudson Motors, an innovative company that seemed to have so much going for it during the postwar years. Here we have an example of that innovation, produced only eight years… more»
Jul 5, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Suicide Doors: 1962 Lancia Appia Berlina
One of the drawbacks certain online platforms is the lack of options when it comes to presenting cars, and although I can’t prove it, I suspect the seller of this Lancia is a victim of a certain social media… more»
Jul 4, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare British Roadster: 1954 Swallow Doretti
Sometimes the concept, the story, or rarity of a car makes it worthy of our attention, regardless of its condition. In the case of this 1954 Swallow Doretti, it’s all three. Located in Tillamook, Oregon, this obscure British roadster… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Crew Cab: 1969 Ford F-250 Pickup
There’s nothing quite like an honest work truck, and one thing that makes a work truck even better is the space to haul more workers. Located in Gadsen, Alabama, this 1969 Ford F-250 Crew Cab is up for auction… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Vintage Reproduction Survivor: 1978 Gadabout 1900 Surrey
Oh, Florida! A place of warm beaches, dreams, and cars of all descriptions. Today we look at an automotive curiosity born in Ft. Lauderdale: a 1978 Gadabout 1900 Surrey, produced by Vintage Reproductions, Inc. Located in Orlando and listed… more»
Jun 27, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Former Barn Find: 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback
Would you name your Prius? If you have a newer F-150, does it have a name? There’s something about certain cars that inspires their owners to ascribe to them a quality not inherent in a lifeless mass of steel,… more»
Jun 25, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Northern Neighbor: 1941 Fargo Pickup
Here is a rare find, at least south of the border: a 1941 Fargo 1/2 Ton Pickup. Located in Montreal, Quebec, and listed here on eBay, the bid on this barn find currently rests at $1,791 with over three… more»
Jun 23, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Two For One: Pair Of 1988 Mitsubishi Starions
As Generation X and Millennials age, the hot cars of their youths naturally become more desirable to collectors. Since we are talking about the Eighties and Nineties, though, these are often not Chryslers, Fords, or Chevys, but rather Toyotas,… more»
Jun 20, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Find: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G
Built to serve as Mercury’s entry into the pony car market and sharing the many of the same underpinnings as the Mustang, in terms of collecting, the Cougar has never really stepped from under the long shadow cast by… more»
Jun 20, 2021 • Auctions • 16 Comments
Greatest Barn Find Ever: The World’s Largest Collection of British Automobiles
Many of us know the pain of having to make room for a new project by getting rid of an old one. It’s hard to part with a car, especially one in which you’ve invested time and effort; a… more»
Jun 17, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Powder Blue and Perfect: 1962 Triumph TR3B
This morning I was out running errands when I saw a fellow roll by in a beautiful, fire engine red late 60’s Camaro convertible. It was the perfect time for a top-down spin down the main drag– the sun… more»
Jun 13, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pre-war Performance: 1935 Ford Model 48 Roadster
Located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, this rumble seat-equipped Ford is listed here on eBay. The current bid is just shy of $17,000, but the reserve has not been met. With only two days left in the auction, though, we’ll… more»
Jun 12, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Barn Scooter: 1955 Vespa 150
Place your hand into the Mouth of Truth and answer this: have you ever thought about how much fun it might be to own a vintage Italian scooter? If you’ve still got you fingers, get ready to click on… more»
Jun 11, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Black Plate Barn Find: 1964 Triumph TR4
A few years before one-time tractor mechanic Ferruccio Lamborghini produced his 350 GT, Italian design met farm machinery in the form of another sports car: a little English roadster called the TR4. This example is located in Chula Vista,… more»
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Beautiful In White: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Sometimes, there can be a sort of dangerous beauty in the clean start of a downward arc; a sense of purity, fate, and purpose that comes at the beginning of the end of a great story. So it is… more»
