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The Real Tow Mater! 1956 Chevy 3800 Boom Truck

The seller makes the obvious cinematic reference to the Tow Mater character from the movie Cars when describing this 1956 Chevy 3800 Series tow truck, which is fair given its obvious resemblance. For its sake, however, I hope it… more»

Perfect Home Project: 1951 MG TD Mk II Competition

When the MG TD was released to the world in 1950, there were many positive reviews from the motoring press, especially surrounding the significant improvements in the ride comfort that the car displayed compared to its predecessors. MG enthusiasts… more»

Ignore the Pollen: 1981 Chevy Camaro Z28

This 1981 Chevy Camaro Z28 may look slightly worse than it really is, thanks to the healthy coating of Florida pollen on the nose. The seller says to ignore that and focus on this nearly rust-free example’s running, driving… more»

Ready To Off-Road: 1956 Pontiac Sedan 4×4

I absolutely love seeing something other than a truck body placed on top of a truck chassis. Though it may look somewhat silly, it always brings a smile to my face, and I’m sure it offers quite an interesting… more»

Angry Rabbit: 1982 Volkswagen With 401 HP!

With the MK1 Rabbit, Volkswagen adapted to a rapidly changing compact vehicle market – after all, the MK1 was the successor to the original Volkswagen Beetle. The model remains a staple in Volkswagen’s history due to its delightful styling,… more»

Parts to Start: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

If you would love to get your hands on a numbers-matching Plymouth Road Runner project car, then this might be a golden opportunity. While there is some restoration work to be done, the owner is including a few parts… more»

Tipsy Gipsy: 1960 Austin Gipsy

At just under 12-feet in length, this 1960 Austin Gipsy 4×4 would get lost in a sea of gigantic SUVs on the road today. I think that this is about the perfect size for an off-road vehicle, or even… more»

No Reserve Nova: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

With a fairly straight body and a 350ci V8 nestling under the hood, this 1972 Chevrolet Nova looks like it would be a pretty good base for a project build. It is located in San Jose, California, and is… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1969 AMC Javelin SST

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of project and parts vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process,… more»

Stalled Deuce Project: 1932 Ford Roadster

Elegant simplicity is one way to describe the eye-pleasing beauty of a 1932 Ford roadster.  Long the staple of hot rodding, builders have amazed us with endless variations of these once basic cars.  Differences in paint, mechanicals, stances, and… more»

Sequential Shelbys: #130 and #131 Dodge Omni GLHS

Owning assembly line siblings – effectively, two cars built one after the other – is one of the more unusual automotive hat tricks that few enthusiasts pull off. We’ve seen it in the not-too-distant path with a pair of… more»

Track Rat Project: 1976 Ford Capri

Few vehicles are more intriguing than a retired race car with no history. A car like this is a rolling testament to racing’s culture at the time it was built, from the preferred models to use as track toys… more»

French Wagon Find: 1966 Citroen ID21F Safari

Discovered in Southern Washington, this black plate California special is a unique and very cool French find. The Citroen ID21F Safari is a quirky, but neat machine with styling that is unmistakable. Last registered in California, this Citroen has… more»

P-Code V8: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Fastback

This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Fastback is a solid car that would make a great restoration project. Of course, the option is also there to drive it as it is, and just enjoy the car for what it… more»

Stalled Project: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

Genuine Chevelle SS396s fetch good money these days, but we see lots of projects that seem to be going for more than they probably should. Obviously, it usually boils down to options and condition, but it doesn’t make sense… more»

Rock Solid: 1950 Mercury Eight Coupe

For the person who is looking for a solid restoration project, or who is looking for a car that they could return to the road with the minimum of effort, then this 1950 Mercury Eight Coupe might be just… more»