A seller on craigslist claims to have his own personal junkyard full of classics ready for new homes. The collection seems extensive, with a heavy emphasis on Plymouth Barracudas and other Mopar products. Still, it seems there’s something here… more»
Project Cars
Early Production: 1970 Datsun 240Z
This 1970 Datsun 240Z is a desirable early-model example that retains its numbers-matching engine paired to a four-speed manual. Its cosmetics are tired but the car isn’t rusty, and a low VIN number indicates early production. The seller is… more»
Solid Henry Steel: 1938 Ford Deluxe
As time marches on prewar Fords are becoming scarcer in usable condition like this 1938 Ford Deluxe. Remarkably solid but with some issues, this Art Deco “Henry steel” Ford is a grand start to an awesome project. For the… more»
1 Of 50: 1986 VW Jetta GT Special
Volkswagens were a huge part of my formative hobbyist years, as a MK3 Jetta Wolfsburg Edition was the first vehicle I set out to modify with obscure parts from Europe. Consider me shocked, then, that I had never heard… more»
Estate Sale Finds: Multiple Mopars For Sale
When is it an estate sale versus just selling off your stash of projects? Not sure, but the craigslist ad says it’s an estate sale somewhere outside Los Angeles with several interesting Mopar projects in the mix. Most of… more»
Barn Fresh Tii: 1975 BMW 2002
$5,000 seems like a decent price for a claimed rust-free BMW 2002 Tii, the high performance variant of the iconic sports sedan. While it looks to have sat outside for decades, the limited photos may reveal a project with… more»
V8 Swap Project: 1973 Porsche 914
Few people know that the Porsche 914/6 was far from the wildest 914 built. In fact, the factory assembled two V8-equipped cars, one as a test mule and another as a birthday present to Ferry Porsche himself. Today, they… more»
Frat House Ferrari: 1984 Ferrari 308
UPDATE 5/23/218 – The frat house Ferrari has resurfaced on Beverly Hills CC’s website where they are asking $37,500. FROM 4/23/18 – This 1984 Ferrari 308 – yes, the classic Magnum P.I. car – was discovered as part of a… more»
Parked in ’78: 1961 Mercedes 190SL
One of my biggest fears with my projects is getting lost in the minutia of life and letting them sit for prolonged periods. Fortunately, everything in my collection right now is at a good point of completion, so any… more»
Competition Past: 1968 Mini Marcos
The Mini Marcos is an interesting sidenote in British motorsport history, seemingly stepping into the land of giants to make a significant mark on one of the world’s biggest stages: the 1966 24 Hours of LeMans. A Mini Marcos… more»
Basement Storage: 1951 Crosley Station Wagon
What a shame: this 1951 Crosley station wagon was ready for restoration, with the body completely diassembled and acid dipped before the owner fell ill and lost the will to complete the project. It’s now seeminglty taking up space… more»
Never Left New England: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Around my neck of the woods, folks tend to get excited about GM cars and trucks built at the long-shuttered assembly plant formerly of Framingham, Massachusetts. It’s been decades since GM built a car here, but this 1968 Pontiac… more»
Period Off-Road Details: 1968 Ford Bronco
$21,500 is the asking price for this 1968 Ford Bronco, and while it seems steep, the seller claims it is rust free and completely original. Often times, these Broncos lead hard lives in snowbelt states leading to extensive corrosion… more»
Italian Harley: 1967 Harley-Davidson SS 250 Sprint
Like all eight of my two-wheelers, this 1967 Harley-Davidson SS 250 Sprint probably wouldn’t be too popular at the Sturgis Rally – although being a Harley, at least by badge, it surely would be more welcome than any of… more»
Mini Meet West Ready! 1966 Mini Panel Van
Credit the seller of this 1966 Austin Mini Panel Van for aligning his location with the upcoming Mini Meet West 2018,an annual gathering of fans of the Mini. The event takes place in a little over a month in… more»
















