Anyone up for a road trip? We might be after getting this tip from reader Pat T about an upcoming salvage yard auction in Nebraska. The auction contains about 200 classic cars, ranging in age from the 30s up… more»
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Rotary Trio: 1965 NSU Wankel Spyder Package
Few cars have been as important to automotive history, yet as overlooked and underappreciated as the NSU Wankel Spider. The Wankel Spider was the first production car to be powered by the Wankel designed rotary engine. These three rotary… more»
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Firecracker: 1982 Badsey Bullet
Update 7/6/11 – The car has been relisted here. Happy 4th of July everyone! To celebrate this special occasion we have a firecracker of a car for you! We doubt you have ever heard of this one… The 1982… more»
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1958 Corvette Garage Find
One day a few years ago, Jason was out on the job reading electric meters when something out the corner of his eye caught his attention. In the back of a dusty garage he thought he could see an… more»
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Barn Cat: 1958 Jaguar XK150
This poor Jaguar XK150’s owner abandoned it to a slow and painful death, but it has been given a chance to be revived and saved from a sad death. The XK150 was the last of the XKs Jaguar built… more»
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The Hillman Farm
When we received this submission from reader Larry C. with a photo of this barn, we asked ourselves what could possibly be housed in this beautiful barn. Maybe an old Ferrari or Maserati, perhaps some long lost gem of… more»
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Swamp Find: 1956 Chevy 3100 Truck
We can only imagine the rush that reader Pat T. and his son Sean got when they found this 1956 Chevy step side truck in a garage in Georgia. The truck had been stored there since 1980 and had… more»
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Cobra Killer: 1952 Allard J2X
We doubt that when Sydney Allard started building cars in the late 1930’s that he thought any of them would one day become so incredibly valuable. This 1952 J2X is a beautiful example of the pinnacle of ’50s race… more»
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Road or Lake: 1967 Amphicar 770
Some Saturdays we can’t decide whether to go for a drive or go boating on the lake. Apparently Hans Trippel, the German designer behind the Mercedes Gullwing door, had the same dilemma in the late 1950s. He penned the… more»
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DIY Ferrari: 1975 Ferrari 308 GT4
In 1973, Ferrari made a big splash in the automotive world when it released the 308 GT4, but it did so with considerable controversy. Many criticized the angular Bertone designed body and the mid mounted V8. However, the mid-engine… more»
Barn Find Benz: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Reader Jay L just submitted this barn find he uncovered in the country side of Ohio. Being a major car guy and an amateur auction hunter, he ran across this 1957 Benz 190SL while perusing a local auction catalog…. more»
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Plexiglas Pontiac: 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six
“The World of Tomorrow?” was the slogan for the 1939-40 New York World’s fair. With this Pontiac Deluxe Six, General Motors gave the world a glimpse into a pretty amazing future. This car is a one off that was… more»
Studebaker Graveyard
Reader Harry B submitted this Studebaker Graveyard he came across while traveling from Atlanta Georgia to Deltona Florida. He stumbled on this old Studebaker service center in a small town along GA-19. Harry said, “It looked like nobody hadn’t… more»
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British Dart: 1963 Daimler SP 250
Update 7/6/11 – Sold at $44,450! In the 1960’s Daimler Motor Company’s sales were less than satisfactory. When Edward Turner, who had previously been a motor designer at Triumph, was put in charge of the company he set out… more»
Museum Find: 1966 Riley Kestrel
Almost instantly after BMC experienced huge success with the Mini it began looking for ways to tap a larger market with its affordable economy car. The resulting product was the Austin 1100, which used the same engine A-series engine… more»
Last Six: 1966 Maserati Mistral
Update 7/6/11 – Sold at $20,100 with 25 bids! The Maserati Mistral is often considered to be one of Maserati’s more attractive designs, with smooth flowing lines and solid performance from Maserati’s infamous inline six. The Mistral was the… more»
