How cool: an original VW Rabbit pickup “Sportruck”! These were a special edition package meant to give the homely VW pickup some added attitude; think of it as a MK1 GTI with a pickup bed. This example appears to… more»
Project Cars
Superficial Rust Only: 1964 Amphicar Project
There’s just over two hours left on this barn find Amphicar, located in Ontario. These are normally complete rust buckets when discovered, but this one looks quite tidy and is said to have superficial rust only. It has been… more»
Former Solo 2 Champ: Volvo P1800 Race Car
Old race cars always make our hearts beat a litle faster, even those used on the amateur circuits. This Volvo P1800 was used extensively as a track car in Florida’s competitive autocross scene, even being crowned a Solo2 champion… more»
Parked and Forgotten: 1962 Land Rover Series II
The seller of this 1962 Land Rover Series II made the sad discovery that his friend wasn’t going to complete the restoration of his vintage pickup project. The seller himself seems to be awash in project-grade Rovers, so it’s… more»
Speed Shop Swagger: 1957 Chevy 210
It’s funny: these days we tend to poke fun at the young driver with stickers all over his car, seeming to indicate his 2009 Civic is sponsored by Spacro or Nardi. Truth be told, stickers on a project car… more»
Bogus Bull: 1986 Lamborghini Diablo Replica
When you have Champagne dreams and a caviar wishes but your wallet is more about homemade wine and canned tuna, this 1986 Lamborghini Diablo replica may be just the ticket. This kit car is listed on eBay with ten… more»
Priced To Sell: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible
An all too common occurrence with restoration projects are shops that go to town on a particular car and not keep the owner informed of the costs piling up along the way. That’s not to say the owner of… more»
One Family Since New: 1963 GMC Pickup
A story popped up recently about a Chevy Apache pickup stolen from the fourth-generation family owners who used the truck for hunting and fishing (find that sad tale here at KTUL.com.) What a bummer – but if the truck… more»
Kelmark Alternative: 1980 VW Aquila
There’s numerous poorly made VW-based kit cars to choose from if that’s your sort of thing. But why is it after all these years of subpar assembly there isn’t a high-quality conversion that actually lives up to its marketing… more»
Breadvan Conversion: One-Off Maserati 3500 GT
If you’ve been priced out of owning a genuine Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan, you might want to take a look at this unusual Maserati that popped up on craigslist for a cool $99K. Said to have once been… more»
Behind the Ivy: 1959 Porsche 356
That phrase, “They’re still out there” – yes, that applies here. Like Tom Cotter’s amazing discovery in a North Carolina neighborhood, the moment a Porsche 356 emerges from an ivy-covered garage is a sight to behold. This 1959 356… more»
Rare Brawny Bug: 1962 Crofton Bug
As we’ve learned several thousand times before, just because a vehicle is rare doesn’t automatically mean that it’s monetarily valuable. This may be one of those cases, but this 1962 Crofton Brawny Bug sure is unique, and rare.. and… more»
Failed Widebody Convert: 1979 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s amazing to think of an era where you’d hack apart a Porsche 911 without thinking twice. These days, you’d be shamed on every web forum possible if you took a grinder or other apparatus to a 911 in… more»
One Ranger Owned: 1979 Dodge Power Wagon
Here’s a neat story: this 1979 Dodge Power Wagon was a dutiful companion to a ranger in the National Park Service stationed in Colorado. When he retired, so did the truck! The ranger maintained ownership well into his respective… more»
Left High and Dry: 1979 Fiat X1/9
Looking at the listing for this Fiat X1/9, it appears to be abanoned in a vacant lot somewhere near Mesa, Arizona. While it’s missing some parts like a front bumper and its windshield wipers, the body looks quite dry… more»
















