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Decades In A Barn: 1956 Packard Caribbean

This 1956 Packard Caribbean convertible is one regal car. Unfortunately, this one is in rough condition as you can see. It’s listed on eBay in Isanti, Minnesota where they know a thing or two about road salt and it… more»

Static Display: New Lamborghini Urraco V8 Engine

Exotic car motors are interesting objects, namely because they oftentimes are as beautiful as they are powerful. Hence, they make compelling conversation pieces whether inside the car or out. This 1975 Lamborghini Urraco motor was used on display in… more»

$1,999 Integrated Project: 1962 Ford F-100 Unibody

Ford’s Unibody, or Integrated pickup, finds always reel in a few comments about how the doors buckled when they were loaded and how they aren’t real trucks for manly-man truck duties – insert grinding guitar sounds here and gritty,… more»

Long Term Ownership: 1974 Jaguar E-Type Project

We’ve all had thoughts of acquiring a project car with no immediate plans for restoration or even basic maintenance work to begin; we just wanted the car in our garage. This 1974 Jaguar E-Type convertible was acquired by the… more»

Original Owner! 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk

“With new brakes and tires you could drive it away!” says the owner of this super solid looking 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. This car can be found in International Falls, Minnesota and it’s posted on Craigslist, or here on… more»

No Motor, No Windows: BMW Isetta

While restored and survivor-grade Isettas are commanding good money these days, basketcase examples still tend to go cheaply or not go at all. This Isetta is missing major components, including the drivetrain and windows, and there’s a fair amount… more»

Fire Victim: Superformance Shelby Daytona Coupe

The Superformance brand of recreations are among some of the most sought after in the industry, known for their exacting details and a close working relationship with Carroll Shelby. This particular example is a Shelby Daytona Coupe, also known… more»

Walkthrough Cabin: 1967 VW Bus

While the auction world loses its collective mind over vintage VW Buses with 21 windows, now may be the time to grab a lesser-windowed Type 2 for a whole lot less. This 1967 VW bus is an 11-window model… more»

VIN Swapped Accident Victim: 1966 Lotus Cortina

Witness the power of a Lotus Cortina: the VIN has been swapped; accident damage is extensive; the motor and transmission are gone. Yet it’s still above $1,500 on eBay and the seller is confident enough in a sale that… more»

Factory Undercoating: 1970 Porsche 914

This 1970 Porsche 914 is listed at no reserve and is said to be a long-time Washington State resident. The underbody still sports factory undercoating and the seller claims rust is limited to just a few spots, including the… more»

Fuselage Project: 1969 Dodge Polara

We had a 1969 Plymouth Fury III when I was growing up and at that time I didn’t know about the whole fuselage-style thing, I just knew that I liked it, especially when my dad would jump on it… more»

Pepsi-Owned Pickup: 1970 Chevrolet C20

The last time we featured a delivery truck owned by a soft drink company it was a former Coca-Cola vehicle, also in North Carolina like the formerly Pepsi-owned example. Guess they drink a lot of soda pop in the… more»

Affordable Mopar: 1950 Dodge Coronet

Tucked away for the better part of 20 years, this 2 door 1950 Dodge Coronet is a solid find that needs to be put back on the road. With little to no rust, and a lot of what could… more»

Wood Slats Rescue: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express

There’s always some shock value to seeing a vehicle that brings good money in restored condition languishing in a private yard. That’s not to say this 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup is worth crazy money, but it is… more»

$5K and Up: 15 Barn Finds in Pennsylvania

Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a very intriguing listing on craigslist, showing what appears to be a vast quonset hut-like structure full of big body luxury sedans. The seller says all of the car stored here are barn finds… more»

Closing Its Doors: Utah’s Only Classic Salvage Yard

Prepare to be bummed out: a haven of vintage cars and parts that’s been an Utah institution for decades is set to wind down in June. McBride’s Auto Wrecking in Grantsville, Utah is being forced to shutter after new… more»