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Garage Find: 1972 AMC Gremlin

This 1972 AMC Gremlin wears awesome period colors and some upgraded Rally wheels on new tires. The seller notes it’s been in long-term garage storage and has some rust issues as a result, but overall is a decent driver… more»

Personal Junkyard: Classics for Sale in South Carolina

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»

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»

29 Years In A Barn: 1958 Studebaker Commander

Now here’s a real barn find even though they don’t show where this 1958 Studebaker Commander was hiding. This mud stud is listed on Craigslist somewhere in Washington state given the area code that the seller lists. They’re asking… 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»

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