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Good Starting Point: 1956 Continental Mark II

The Continental Mark II was the most expensive American-built car of 1956 (eclipsed by the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham in 1957, its second and final year), and restored examples are still highly valued today, a testament to the Mark II’s… more»

Jeff Bought A Junkyard Cosworth-Mercedes 190E 2.3-16!

As some of you may have seen, I’ve been hinting that I wanted to find a new project car with four doors. I settled on a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 as the ideal target, but buying one would mean… more»

Full Restoration Required: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

The owner of this 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS is a person of few words, and unfortunately, his pictures don’t say a lot either. Still, it’s what we have to work with, so let’s do our best. The Impala is… more»

A Winter project: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

If you are looking for a Winter project, then this one might just be a beauty. This 1957 Ford Skyliner is just waiting for someone to restore it, and not only does it appear to be solid and virtually… more»

Stored for 46 Years: 1965 Ford Galaxie

The owner of this 1965 Galaxie believes that the car has been sitting in storage for the last 46 years. He also believes that the car may have only traveled 1,400 miles during its life. There will be plenty… more»

We Build Excitement: 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix Turbo

“We build excitement!” Pontiac ads crowed in the 1980s and ’90s, and while many elements of Pontiac’s late-20th century conception of excitement may not have aged super well, there were at least some credible performance cars involved. One of… more»

Aussie Market Leader: 1984 Ford Falcon XE S Pack

A few weeks ago I wrote a story about a 1984 Holden Commodore, and in the spirit of fair play, today we are looking at the car that was its direct competitor at the time, the Ford Falcon XE…. more»

Stored For 30 Years: 1968 Pontiac GTO

This once magnificent 1968 Pontiac GTO has definitely seen better days, but it is worth taking a look to see whether it can be returned to its former glory. You will find it listed for sale here on Craigslist…. more»

Cabriolet Project: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Historically, one of the least expensive ways to get into a classic car was to purchase an old VW Beetle. Bargain Beetles have become hard to find now, but you might feel this is one listed here on eBay. The… more»

The Anteater: Cheap Racer With Bonneville History

It took me a while, but I was able to find some history on this very unusual land speed record car called “The Anteater.” It’s currently listed for sale here on craigslist for $1,500 and is located in Pinon… more»

Huge Crosley Stash: Super Sport, Pickup, And Parts!

Barn Finder Ikey H must feel that there are some entrepreneurs within our ranks because he has sent this “cluster of Crosleys” for us to consider. Thanks so much for that Ikey. You will find this package deal listed… more»

Drive, Restore, Or Rod It? 1951 Chevrolet 3100

Barn Finder Jay B has located a really great old truck for us to feature, so thank you so much for that Jay. This is one of those vehicles where the future use is only limited by your imagination,… more»

3 For 1: Touring Motorcycle Trio

While the seller titled this auction as being for only a 1986 Honda Gold Wing, it actually includes three motorcycles; there’s also a 1978 Gold Wing and a 1983 Yamaha Venture included. All three bikes are listed for sale here… more»

Sitting Since ’84: 1960 MGA Roadster

Introduced in 1955, the MGA was the replacement for the MG TF. Because its styling and engineering followed distinctly different paths to its predecessors, the car was given the model designation of MGA, signifying a new start for the… more»

Crazy Backyard Find: 1967 Mercedes-Benz S600

Next to the long-wheelbase version, nothing suggests you’re an important national servant, successful athlete, or world-famous musician quite like a standard length Mercedes-Benz S600 limo. Introduced in 1963, this generation of the S600 represented the epitome of German luxury. Normally… more»

Stored For 80 Years: 1916 Oldsmobile Model 44

This 1916 Oldsmobile represents a major restoration project, but the car also represents a significant moment in the history of Oldsmobile, so the effort may be worth it. You will find it listed for sale here on eBay. The… more»