Automobiles that served as a “press car” or “demonstration vehicle” have always had an added level of intrigue over their early-production counterparts. Knowing a particular car graced the pages of automobile magazines being flung by road test editors seemingly… more»
Project Cars
15 Year Lock Up: Alfa Romeo GTV
A relative on my Dad’s side always had an old Volvo or BMW socked away, including a 2002 that my brother and I watched rot away in his driveway (his choice, not ours). From that point on, I figured… more»
Muscle Truck: 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
These photos are among the most disappointing that I have ever seen in a listing that has a main goal of selling a vehicle. That doesn’t mean that the vehicle depicted by those photos is disappointing, quite the opposite…. more»
Stylish Conversion: 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Eureka
If you are the kind of car enthusiast that wants a car that’s different, stylish, rare, and offers loads of space, then this 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Eureka may be your next ride. Offering a tremendous amount of space and… more»
Aim High: 1965 Ford F-100 Stepside
“Off we go, into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun..”.. Try getting that song out of your head now. This is a former Air Force truck – a 1965 Ford F-100 Stepside. It can be found… more»
427 And A 4-Speed! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
Now, this is a killer combo! This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible left the factory with a 410 horsepower Q-code 427 V8 and a 4-speed, making it one heck of a drop top. It’s in rough shape, but there… more»
Solid Tu-Door: 1933 Ford Tudor
Parked on jack stands, and looking a bit weathered, this Ford Tudor is a very solid candidate to revive, especially considering it is a native California car. When the 1950’s came about this Ford received a little hot rod… more»
Cobra Comparision: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II
A lot of us sit a lot, too much in fact. Most of us know that sitting too much is bad for our health, the same way that it’s bad for a car to sit for a long time… more»
Ambitious Owners Only: 1980 Triumph TR8
This little factoid blows my mind: it is estimated only 200 Triumph TR8 coupes are still on the roads in North America. Granted, I hardly ever see them and the only other example I saw was in a junkyard… more»
Sportruck Stripes: 1980 VW Rabbit Pickup
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»
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»
















