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Original 427? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

“Hello,” says the finger writing on this dust Corvette in McAllen, Texas, suggesting this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is nothing if not polite. Other vehicles make demands like “WASH ME,” or rudely show off phallic cartoons in their dust,… more»

Grandma’s Car: 1977 Ford Mustang II Hatchback

It is always the dream of car enthusiasts to find a “one owner, little old lady” classic car, and while this 1977 Mustang II has technically had two owners, the second has only owned the car long enough to… more»

Under the Barn Find: 1967 Porsche 911

While discovering a barn find is exciting, having that barn find be a car you’ve waited your entire life to own is something out of pure fantasy and folklore. It did happen for one enthusiast in West Virginia, who… more»

1984 Mercedes 500 SEC Lorinser Edition With 12k Miles!

As the one-time choice of Formula One drivers the likes of Nelson Piquet, Alain Prost, and Niki Lauda, Lorinser’s improved Mercedes-Benz models earned a reputation for capabilities beyond MB’s already-excellent factory performance. This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Lorinser Edition… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1935 Chevrolet Master Sedan

There’s no denying that the 1935 Chevrolet Master Sedan is a good looking vehicle, but given their age and popularity with hot rodders, you simply don’t find them in highly original condition anymore. Well, reader Jim S just happens… more»

Low Mileage Original: 1939 Ford Standard Tudor

While the market swoons over prewar open Fords, coupes, woodies,and Victorias, there were millions of Fords built for basic family transportation that often go unnoticed.  Take for example this 1939 Ford standard tudor being sold on eBay out of… more»

Parked In 1997: 1957 MG MGA

With Winter just around the corner, now would be a good time to secure a project car that could be driven and enjoyed when the weather turns warm once again. With that in mind, what could be better than… more»

24k Genuine Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

This 1976 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser spent more than 20-years parked in a shed and has had extremely limited use over the past 5-years. As a result, it has only managed to accumulate 24,500 genuine miles on its odometer throughout… more»

39k Genuine Miles: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

There can be many casualties of a relationship breakdown, and the fact that this 1973 Mustang Mach 1 has only 39,000 genuine miles on the odometer is one of the more unusual consequences of such a situation. Due to… more»

Cooped Up Cadillac Coupes!

Reader Richard W is helping his father clear out the barn, so this pair of cooped up Caddys needs to go! They’ve been parked in this barn for a number of years, so they are dusty and a bit… more»

340 And A 4-Speed! 1971 Plymouth Duster

This amazing, all original 1971 Plymouth Duster is currently for sale at a shocking sum of $8,600 with only two bids at the time of writing. The reserve has not yet been met. It is located in Safford, Arizona…. more»

Ford Pickup By Another Name: 1949 Mercury M68

Those fellows from Canada have done it again.  For those of you who are not familiar, there is a seller on eBay that specializes in finding old pickups in Canada, mainly Mercury badged Fords, and offering them to buyers… more»

Parked in ’74: 1952 Jaguar XK120 FHC

This 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe might appear to be an expensive starting point for a restoration project, but upon completion, it could be a car that is capable of commanding a solid 6-digit value. What makes it… more»

Parked In The ’90s: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1961 Corvette isn’t completely original, but what it represents is a solid prospect for restoration. The car has been sitting since the early 1990s, but has been returned to a running state, and could be driven as it… more»

Emerald in the Barn: 1976 Porsche 912

This 1976 Porsche 912 is a very pretty car, wearing a rare paint code known as Emerald Green. The 912 is clearly parked tightly into a barn with multiple cars, including what appear to be additional 911s. The seller… more»

A Great First Project? 1953 Chevrolet Pickup

I did a write up on a prewar Packard sedan a few days ago, and suggested that its low selling price and lack of desirability to seasoned restorers made it a perfect candidate for a new restorer and/or enthusiast. … more»