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1936 Plymouth Business Coupe: Barn Fresh

I don’t know what it is about seeing an old car peeking out of a barn with farm equipment surrounding it, but something about that image sends a chill down my spine everytime I see it! I’m not huge… more»

Cleans Up Nicely: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia

One of the most gratifying parts of reviving a barn find is washing off the years of dust and grime to see what the car really looks like. Of course when I’m buying a car online, I prefer to… more»

1982 Porsche 928: Cheap Supercar

Rear wheel drive. Check. 50/50 weight balance. Check. Two doors. Check. V8 power. Check. When we think of the ’70s and ’80s front engined Porsches today, we think of mild performance and mechanical nightmares, but when the 928 was… more»

1957 Corvette: Latham Supercharger

Customization is nothing new, people have been bolting on upgrades almost since the automobile was first created. Corvette upgrades aren’t that uncommon, but this Vette had a very special upgrade added to it very early in its life. The… more»

105 Year Old Survivor: 1910 Buick Runabout

David F came across this 105 year old Buick Runabout here on craigslist in Sacramento, California with a $25k asking price. In David’s submission he shared a little info and asked some interesting questions, so I thought I would… more»

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air: Tuition Money

We do a lot of things for our children, even give up our classic cars. That is exactly what is happening with this ’57 Chevy. The seller purchased it out of a large Chevrolet collection. It had been parked… more»

1939 Crosley Convertible: Tiny Drop Top

When I think of pre-1940’s American cars, I picture large sedans with art deco styling and massive flathead engines, but one American manufacturer went against the norm and tried to build something compact and efficient long before any fuel crises mandated… more»

1962 Rambler American: Compact Convertible

If you have a hankering for a fun little convertible, but would prefer to have something domestic there really aren’t a lot of options available. As a matter of fact I can’t think of many small classic American convertibles. We… more»

My Spitfire’s Maiden Voyage

Well guys after lots of late nights, countless parts runs, and more knuckle scars than I can count I finally was able to take my little Spitfire out for a short drive. When I say short, I mean down… more»

1964 Mustang: Survivor Coupe

The seller of this 64.5 Mustang didn’t provide much information about it, but they state it has a little rust in the doors and doesn’t currently run. It looks solid in this photo, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t… more»

Summertime Fun: 1956 Willys Wagon

Summer is upon us and in a few short weeks, troves of adventure seekers will be hitting the wildness on all kinds of off road vehicles. Over the past few summers I’ve become one of those adventure seekers and I’ve… more»

1971 MGB GT For $750

After spending yesterday afternoon scouting for roads in Jesse’s MGB GT, I fell in love with these little British cars. Around Boise, it feels somewhat sedate, but the moment you hit some serious twisties it comes into its own!… more»

Melting Pot of Style: 1964 Facel Vega Facel III

Update 4/17/15 –  Looks like this Facel Vega is still on the market. It has been relisted a couple of times, but is having a hard time generating a bid much higher than $20k. That’s a lot of money,… more»

1958 Chevy Bel Air: Canadian Edition

For ’58 Chevy introduced the revised Bel Air. In its third generation, the car gained some weight and overall size, but lost some of its style. You don’t really notice the restyled looks until you look at the rear… more»

1961 Chevrolet Impala: Roasted Gazelle

To say this Impala is sun burnt might be an understatement. The entire top half of the car is completely covered in surface rust and is scorched from years of exposure to the elements. I actually don’t see that… more»

1957 Chevrolet Nomad: Rust Wagon

Looking at this ’57 Chevy Nomad I see a lot of issues, but I also see a lot of potential. The Nomad is without a doubt America’s favorite two door wagon. Over the years I have watched the prices… more»