Well, there’s no working up to it, this Triumph, we are told, does not run. Now that that’s out of the way, we can take a look at the rest of this 1959 TR3 and see what’s up with… more»
Barn Finds
Garden Find: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente V8

Pity poor Mercury, a once-proud marque that was ultimately badge-engineered to the point of irrelevance. They tried to be an upscale provider of cars to fit every market including, full-size, intermediate. compact and pony 2+2. Today, we are going… more»
Rare 1927 Chenard And Walcker Y8 “Tank” Sports Car!

There’s probably not an old enamel sign in your garage or hot rod shop emblazoned with the “Chenard & Walcker” logo on it, and there’s a good possibility that this French carmaker’s brand may be coming to your attention… more»
No Reserve Barn Find! 1978 Buick Regal Turbo Coupe

The year 1978 was a big one for Buick and its GM siblings. Their full-size cars had undergone a very successful downsizing the previous year and now it was time for the “A” body intermediates. The previous A intermediate,… more»
Surf’s Up! 1949 Ford Woody Wagon

This iconic 1949 Ford 2-door Woody wagon is claimed to be “barn fresh“ and, according to the seller, has been off the road since 1972. Bullet nosed and wood-sided, this Ford looks reasonably complete and sports a well patina’d… more»
Finely Aged Runner: 1926 Ford Model T

What a neat find! Closing in on close to the century mark is this 1926 Ford Model T coupe. Originally from the Peach State, this Model T was purchased from the original family owners and is now domiciled in… more»
Early Z Car: 1970 Datsun 240Z Barn Find

The world has gone crazy for Series 1 Datsun 240Zs for the last several years, and it’s easy to understand why: like so many other early production models, these were the purest expression of the company’s legendary sports car… more»
Huge Stash Of British Sports Cars for $13k!

Before it gets much colder, you should plan to head to upstate New York – the lakes region, specifically – if you want to snatch up a batch of British classics seemingly tucked into a garage and forgotten. The… more»
427 V8 Muscle Truck: 1969 Chevrolet C10 Barn Find

Look at this nice Halloween barn find. The subject: a slammed Chevrolet model 10 pick-up truck, some modest wheels, but man, that Hilborn-style scoop poking out of the hood. Then there’s the two inches of neglect in the form… more»
Original Paint: 1971 Dodge Demon 340 4-Speed

The new Plymouth Duster, with its hip fastback styling, sold like hotcakes in 1970. So, it’s no wonder that Dodge wanted in on the action and introduced the Demon a year later. The Demon was a Duster with a… more»
VentiPorts: 1957 Buick Super Riviera

Generally when the name “Riviera” is invoked, an image of Bill Mitchell’s 1963 outstanding design surfaces. But actually, the name was used earlier than ’63 and applied to different upscale models like the Roadmaster and today’s subject, a 1957… more»
46k Mile 1981 AMC Spirit Barn Find

The AMC Spirit wasn’t an all-new car when it came out in 1979. It was a seriously restyled Gremlin, using the platform that car borrowed from the Hornet in 1970. The quirky styling (and name) was getting old by… more»
V8 Swap? 1976 Chevrolet Vega GT

Of all the great cars that Chevrolet has built over the last 100 years, the Vega sadly is not likely to make the list. It was conceived during the late 1960s when the domestic automakers were trying to compete… more»
1-Of-232: 1972 Buick Centurion Convertible 455

The Buick Centurion was a short-lived replacement for the Wildcat and was only built for three years, 1971-73. There were just 2,396 Centurion convertibles built that year, and we understand that only 10% of those or 232 came with… more»
Dusty 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia

The Mustang went on a diet in 1974 when Ford launched the Pinto-based Mustang II. It was an attempt to get back to the car’s roots as a smaller, nimbler model. The move worked as sales increased, but some… more»
Italian Garage Find: 1972 Maserati Ghibli

Automotive styling is subjective and some manufacturers arguably do a better job than others. The Italian manufacturers, in particular, have a real knack for sensual beauty and engineering balance. Parce it a bit further and we have a Maserati… more»

