Package Deal: Two 1954 Citroen Traction Avants – Normale and Familiale

These Citroens were destined to be combined into one until the owner found a less needy restoration project. Consequently, he is selling two 1954 Traction Avants, here on craigslist, with an asking price of just $4500. We have Ross… more»

Two Owners: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Fleetside 3100 Pickup

In my farm town, if a truck doesn’t have an eight-foot bed, it’s not a truck. Driving a short bed will get you “izat yer grandma’s?” or “where’s the rest of yer truck?” at the local pub. But I’ve… more»

Thirteen Year Nap: 1974 Volkswagen Thing

In 1968, Volkswagen recycled its Kubelwagen military vehicle into a civilian vehicle that became known as the Thing when it finally hit our shores in 1973. The Thing almost defies description. It’s not an SUV, it’s not a truck,… more»

C1 Fixer Upper: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

In 1953, Chevrolet introduced the Corvette with a six-cylinder engine, a two-speed automatic gearbox, a convertible top, removable windows, and a price that exceeded Chevy’s Cadillac with its V8 motor. This new entrant from Chevrolet looked sporty and was… more»

Motor, Seats, Frame: 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S

In the late 1920s, Alfa Romeo was just a teenager, advancing into the road car market with the likes of the Torpedo and into racing with the P2 Grand Prix. The company racked up such a string of race… more»

French Flair: Renault Caravelle Project or Parts

In the late 1950s, Pierre Dreyfus, head of Renault, was vacationing in Florida. He noticed the popularity of the VW Beetle and its sister, the Karmann Ghia. Meanwhile, Renault dealers were begging for a car with a sporty demeanor… more»

Loads of Character: 1929 Ford Model A Open Cab Pickup

Ford’s Model A – the “second” series made from 1928 through 1932 – was stupendously popular. Most of us know its genesis and evolution, but less well-known is how the intense sales success of this model as well as… more»

Forest Find: 1958 Triumph TR3

Many moons ago, when I was spending most weekends in my shop working on car restoration, a friend tipped me to an MGA roadster located just off Wilsonville Road, near Woodburn, Oregon. I didn’t even change from my coveralls,… more»

Only 19,800 Miles: 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible

After one run through eBay’s auction process, this Oldsmobile missed the seller’s reserve by just a hair, ending on Nov 2 at $15,600. So this time, he has decided to conduct a no-reserve auction in hopes that the price… more»

Rare Model: 1976 International Scout II Patriot

In the sea of International Scouts washing into the market starting in 1961, several special models came along with the tide: the Red Carpet Scout celebrated the 100,000th Scout 80; the Scout Campermobile supported outdoors adventure; the Terra and… more»

Hoarder’s Garage Find: 1951 Jaguar Mark V

In 1948, Jaguar introduced its luxury model, the Mark V, alongside its new sports car, the XK120, at the London Motor Show. The XK120 was not quite ready for production but when both hit the market, the Mark V… more»

Nice View From the Engine Bay: 1975 Porsche 911 Project

The iconic Porsche 911 changed the world of sports cars forever. While its predecessor, the 356, was popular in its own right, the 911 offered a more comfortable, powerful ride. In fact, Porsche was all about incremental increases in… more»

Preservation Class: 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Coupé

On December 16th, Bonhams will run its Bond Street Sale in London, featuring two very low-mileage Lamborghinis, a Miura and a Countach. In ownership since 1995, and with only 14,500 miles on the clock, here is the 1969 Lamborghini… more»

No Reserve! Vintage 1972 Airstream Ambassador

The market for vintage airstream trailers has burgeoned in the last several years. Not only have RVs and trailers become a more popular way to camp, but cottage industries have also cropped up to serve renovators. The Airstream brand… more»

Air Cooled Mystery: 1925 Franklin Sedan

Franklins are coming out of the woodwork it seems. Just a few days ago we wrote up an Airman, and now here’s an earlier mystery Franklin I can’t identify. Fortunately, these air-cooled cars have a sturdy following. For instance,… more»

Queen of the Road: 1954 Citroen Traction Avant 11B

Andre Citroen was a gambler and an industrial engineer. What he was not, was an automobile enthusiast. Citroen had been making munitions for WWI and when the war ended, he cast about for a new assignment. Had the auto… more»

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