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Stalled Restoration: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

Jaguar E-Types come out of hiding in staggering amounts. For all of the big-dollar sales and proverbial gasps when one is shown in dark lighting with dusty fenders, there sure seem to be a lot of them taking up… more»

Pickup Potential: 1935 Dodge Pickup

I think that a lot of us have been there before. We buy a car as a project and in our mind’s eye we can picture the finished product, a car that we will build our way. Or we… more»

Estate Find: 1990 GMC Showtruck

There’s a growing market for customized vehicles that for years lay dormant. As the tuner cars of a generation begin to grow older, the truly well-done examples that exemplify the spirit of the era will certainly find favor with… more»

Imagination Needed: Jaguar XK 120 Project

On its introduction in 1948 as a showcase for Jaguar’s new XK engine at the London Motor Show, the XK 120 wowed audiences around the world. Everyone that was anyone wanted one of these beautiful new sports cars and… more»

Wiring Nightmare: 1978 Porsche 928

There are few things more upsetting than the thought of investing untold thousands of dollars in a vehicle and then having a catastrophe strike, like a cabin fire or act of God incident. This 1978 928 was lavished with… more»

Wrecked Exotic: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.6-16 Cosworth

This one breaks my heart, the one that’s perpetually obsessed with vintage German super sedans (which is different from the one currently distracted by broken Isuzu Troopers). This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a shadow of its former self,… more»

Blank Canvas: 1965 Pontiac Tempest

This Pontiac is advertised for sale here on Craigslist. It is located in Hiram, Maine, and comes with a clean title and an asking price of $1,500. This might be a clean canvas for someone to build the car… more»

Post War Sports Car: 1949 MG TC

Barn Finds reader Bill C has been scouting around and found this wonderful MG TC for us to write about, so my thanks go to Bill C for that. This MG TC is listed for sale here on Craigslist…. more»

Project ‘Vette: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Solid Project Car

It’s always sad when you see a project car come up for sale where the owner has been forced to sell due to ill health. To deal with major health issues is no easy thing, but to deal with… more»

Export Quality: 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee

When it comes to selling a car, some sellers give us plenty of information and photos to work with while others don’t give us that much at all. The seller of this 1970 Dodge which is listed here on… more»

Rescued Pony Car: Mustang GT 390 Fastback

I’ve often thought, too bad cars aren’t more like human beings. For the most part, if we get a scratch, cut or minor injury, the body heals itself. Unfortunately, that’s not the way cars work. Instead, they require, just… more»

True Spirit Edition: 1979 Dodge D100 Custom

The 1979 Dodge True Spirit edition is among the more obscure special edition packages offered in the 70s. In fact, I can’t recall ever seeing one on these pages before, which isn’t surprising since they were primarily sold in… more»

Fully Loaded: 1967 Ford Mustang Deluxe

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and for sale here on eBay is this 1967 Ford Mustang. This car comes with a clear title and its auction appears to have generated some interest out there in cyberspace. A total of 32… more»

Rotisserie Ready: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury Project Car

The Sport Fury was the range-topping vehicle for Plymouth in 1959, and was available only as a convertible or as a 2-door hardtop. This hardtop version is advertised for sale here on eBay. Located in Salisbury, North Carolina, it… more»

Family heirloom: 1931 Ford Model A

This Ford Model A has all the makings of a fun restoration project. This car is 87 years old, and if a good restoration were performed then there’s no reason why it wouldn’t go for another 87. Located in… more»

Kelmark Alternative: 1970 Cimbria Kit Car

Like so many kit cars, the history of the Cimbria is a cloudy one. It started off as a U.S.-born design, enduring some mild transformations and updates and even spinning off a UK version called the Eagle SS. The… more»

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