Oh, if this 1970 Ford Mustang could talk. Although it’s said to be crusty underneath, I hope someone rescues it and preserves the wild bodykit it’s currently wearing. This in-period modified example is located in Wisconsin with a variety… more»
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Underwater Since ’85: Sunk Amphicar Rescue
When researching some background data on the recent Amphicar we featured, I came across this excellent story about an Amphicar that sank in a lake in western Massachusetts and was left sitting there until the early 2000s – when… more»
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Found in Japan: Mercedes 350SL + Parts Car
This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350SL is a rare ex-Japan market car with right-hand drive steering and all of its Euro-spec parts still attached. It comes with a 450SL parts car which can help address some of the rot issues on… more»
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Final Assembly Required: ’57 OSCA-Maserati Barchetta
The OSCA name is synonymous with major motorsports events such as the Mille Miglia on the international stage and the Sebring 12 Hours here in the states. A small company devoted to building competition-grade vehicles, OSCA traces its lineage… more»
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Belgian Barn Find: Michelotti-Bodied XK140 and More
A car collector and former coachbuilder recently passed away in Belgium, and he left an impressive collection of classic vehicles behind. Among them is this stunning Michelotti-bodied Jaguar XK140, of which only a handful are believed to have been… more»
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Rare in Hennarot: 27 Years Owned 1988 BMW M3
It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan of the E30-chassis BMW 3-Series; after all, a 1987 325is was my first real project car and one I still own today, approaching a decade in my care. While the M3… more»
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Tradesman Sleeper: 1978 Dodge B200
The word “sleeper” here is not intended to be indicative of a inconspicuous hot rod, or a long-distance tractor cab with a bed in back. But it is a van you can sleep in, among other activities, that the… more»
Street Parked: Former BMW-Autogas M1 Racer
The BMW M1 is perhaps the company’s most well-known and sought-after supercar. After all, BMW may routinely produce performance cars as part of its standard likeup but mid-engined supercars come along rarely. This particular M1 had fallen off the… more»
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Tall Hauler: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Stupid refrigerator, how am I supposed to bring this thing home, and I’m not paying to have it delivered! No worries, this 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire is your answer. Or, it will be after a few weekends (weeks/months) of work…. more»
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Bluegrass Connection: Dr. Stanley’s 1964 Avanti
This 1964 Studebaker Avanti is a desirable early generation car that was unfortunately torn down for a restoration that never began. The coupe has a mild celebrity connection, at one time belogning to Dr. Ralph Stanley, a well-known bluegrass… more»
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1 Of 2,520: 1964 Rambler Typhoon
With only 2,520 made, this 1964 Rambler Typhoon is a rare car. This unique project can be found here on eBay in Bellevue, Washington with one bid of $800 and there is no reserve. I got a car from… more»
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Corvette Alternative: 1972 Opel GT
This 1972 Opel GT is one of the better ones we’ve seen lately, although it is saddled with an automatic transmission. That’s OK – it likely played a role for the high state of preservation on display. The seller… more»
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200 Mile Daily Commuter: 1974 Porsche 914
The seller of this very affordable 1974 Porsche 914 claims he used it for a 200-mile round trip commute – daily – for several years. First of all, my hat is off to this gentleman for using a vintage… more»
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Divco Alternative: 1949 Dodge Route Van
Here in my abode of Rhode Island, a local milk company still has a few vintage Divcos in its fleet delivering milk to local families. It’s a nice throwback to when the most convenience we sought was our milk… more»
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$2,500 Barn Find Falcon: 1963 Ford Falcon
As a sales leader and one of the highest selling new car models in history up to their 1960 introduction, this 1963 Ford Falcon is a first-generation car and, as you can see, it’s also a project car. This… more»
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Big Tank Hardtop: 1960 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
Reading the options list for this 1960 Porsche 356 Cabriolet may make your mouth water, if you’re an aircooled fanatic. The factory hardtop is a nice bonus as well, and a desirable feature we rarely see. This one is… more»
