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For Parts or Restoration: 1954 MG TD

The MG T-Type is a series of body-on-frame 2-seat open sports cars that were produced by MG from 1936 to 1955. During this time, there were many iterations of the same car, including the MG TD which we think… more»

Japanese Jeep: 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The Land Cruiser (model FJ40) was a series of SUVs made by Toyota from 1960 until 2001. While the earlier versions were built in Japan, the more recent ones originated in Brazil and are more commonly seen on the… more»

Fishbowl Woodie! 1977 AMC Pacer

When you are number four, you have to try harder. Such was the case with American Motors, which was always in the shadows of the “Big 3” (GM, Ford, and Chrysler). They came up with cars that were different… more»

English Woodie! 1950 Austin A-70 Countryman

U.S. carmakers didn’t have the market to themselves for wood-bodied station wagons after World War II. British manufacturers like Austin got into the act, too, with a small wagon built on the A-70 Countryman platform. They have an unusual… more»

Model Year Unknown: 1939-55 Singer 9 Roadster

The Singer 9 Roadster got part of its name from its horsepower rating (9 or nine). It was a 2/4 sports touring automobile built by British car manufacturer Singer from 1939-55. There were four iterations of the little car… more»

Barn Find: 1964 Ford Ranchero 289 V8

The Falcon was redesigned and changed generations for the 1964 model year but the Ranchero, which was based on the Falcon at that time, stayed in its lane until the 1966 model year. That’s info that most of you… more»

Stored 50 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird was produced from 1955-57 and sold more than 53,000 copies. These were early examples of “personal luxury cars” but Ford executives thought they could sell more by adding a back seat to… more»

Garage Find: 1991 Mazda RX-7 Convertible

While we sometimes are conditioned to think that a car has to be over 50 years old to end up in a garage looking like this, the actual passage of time to finding a more modern vehicle wedged between… more»

Henney Kilowatt? 1959 Renault Dauphine

The Dauphine was a small, rear-engine economy car built by Renault. Between 1956 and 1967, the French company assembled more than two million copies, competing with the VW Beetle, Morris Minor, Fiat 600, and other European gas sippers. Because… more»

Carport Find: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino

The Chevy El Camino, like Ford’s Ranchero, was a coupe utility vehicle, sometimes referred to as a “gentleman’s pickup.” It was given a two-year trial run as a full-size truck in 1959-60, then took a hiatus before returning as… more»

Sitting for 40 Years: 1969 Porsche 912 Coupe

Probably for as long as there have been cars, kids bitten by the automotive bug have tacked up pictures of their favorite machines on walls, sketched them in math notebooks, and carefully studied the sculpted lines of the hottest… more»

1 of 650 Drop-Tops: 1951 Chrysler Imperial

Chrysler introduced the Imperial in 1926 and it would be the company’s top model for several decades. The car was positioned to compete with the likes of Cadillac, Lincoln, and some makes that are no longer with us like… more»

Parked in ’78: 1970 Ford Mustang

With the First Generation Mustang proving such an enormous sales success, it is no surprise that there remains a ready supply of promising project cars waiting for the right person to perform their magic on the mechanicals and metal…. more»

Big-Block Barn Find: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454

Some classic car projects can prove more attractive than others, and this 1973 Corvette has a lot of positive points. After a decade hidden in a shed, the owner has coaxed its big block back to life with a… more»

37k Miles? 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Short Bed

Can an automotive classic be classed as a family heirloom? That is the question posed by this 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Short Bed. The Pickup has passed from father to son, remaining in the same family since the day… more»

Field Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda

Chrysler had high hopes for its “pony cars” in 1970. They gave the Plymouth Barracuda a new platform and a companion competitor, the new Dodge Challenger. Muscle cars were still in demand, which helped the revitalized Barracuda achieve a… more»

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