Barn Stored for 20 Years: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Is there an expiration date on the relevance that “running when parked” has on a vehicle? This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette has been parked for 20 years, and that thick coating of dust is no joke. When it starts clumping… more»

30 Year Owner: 1971 Porsche 911 Track Car

This 1971 Porsche 911 is a pleasing reminder that these were not all garage queens at one point in time; no, you could buy a Porsche 911 as a slightly ratty track car from someone who assigned a value… more»

Desert Patina: 1956 Willys-Jeep CJ-5

Some vehicles, you don’t even need the desert backdrop or mountain landscapes to know that a vehicle has resided in one of the driest climates on earth. You just need to look at the paint, the patina, that it… more»

Long Hood Project: 1969 Porsche 911

It’s still slightly bonkers to me how much a project-grade long-hood Porsche 911 goes for, but it’s clear at this point it’s not likely to change anytime soon. This 1969 Porsche 911 is offered up as a solid project… more»

20th Anniversary Edition: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350

Up for grabs is a limited production 1984 Ford Mustang GT350, a model built in commemoration of the car’s 20th anniversary. Despite the revival of the iconic nameplate, this GT350 had very little to do with the original Shelby… more»

Running Barn Find: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

This is a 1985 Ford Mustang SVO, the rare turbocharged Fox body that has come into its own in recent years as being an overlooked collectible that delivers grin-inducing performance with a relatively low cost of ownership. The seller… more»

Tired Targa Project: 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Despite their immense collectability, the air-cooled Porsche 911 also spent a few years prior to the 993 chassis as simply a tired sports car that some second and third owners likely found too costly to maintain. The story isn’t… more»

Pace Truck Project: 1979 Ford F-150

If you’re a fan of the Indianapolis 500, it seems logical that you might have a pace car replica or two in your garage. If such a collection were a goal of mine, I would likely grab a 1979… more»

Rare Restoration Opportunity: 1974 BMW 3.0 CSI

This 1974 BMW 3.0 CSI may be one of the more desirable two-doors the company has ever made, but that doesn’t mean it becomes the proverbial money pit when found in project-grade condition. That said, this example has a… more»

Abandoned at the Mechanic: 1984 Porsche 944

When it comes to stories involving mechanic’s liens, it’s hard to believe what gets left behind sometimes. In the case of this 1984 Porsche 944, it sat in the mechanic’s yard in Palm Springs for ten years before the… more»

In Storage Since 2001: 1982 Porsche 928 5-Speed

The Porsche 928 is a highly regarded grand tourer, and while it can be a heap of trouble when purchased in neglected condition, the V8 soundtrack alone makes it a model worth reviving if you find the right car…. more»

Fuel Sipping Survivor: 1982 Ford EXP 5-Speed

The Ford EXP is perhaps one of the more memorable domestic products of the 1980s, and certainly the kind of design that hasn’t been reincarnated in some sort of retro design homage (but give it time, I suppose). The… more»

36K Mile Fairlady: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster

This pretty 1970 Datsun 1600 roadster is described as being an older restoration that is showing its age in places. I personally really like cars in this sort of condition, as they generally still look good enough to the… more»

54K Original Miles: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SEB

This handsome 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SE coupe is an unrestored example featuring a factory sunroof and extensive documentation. The seller has a fairly full picture of its ownership history, with much of its time spent in the care of a… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1992 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

This 1992 Porsche 911 Cabriolet may have at one time been the pinnacle of an early 90s sports car, but it’s been left neglected in the seller’s garage following drivetrain removal to recondition the heads and reseal the engine…. more»

Levi’s Edition: 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief

If you want to put an iconic vehicle in your garage, it’s hard to go wrong with a classic Cherokee. And if you want it to be a model that will always find a following among fellow square body… more»

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