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Storage Unit Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Can you imagine finding this at one of those storage unit auctions? I’m not sure if that’s how the seller got a hold of it, but they claim that this ’57 Chevy has been in storage for at least 10… more»

Black Plate Mopar: 1965 Dodge Custom 880

Update 10/24/17 – I’m not sure where my brain was when I wrote this, but I mistakenly stated that this Polara is equipped with a 318 when it really is powered by a 383! Bidding is just a little… more»

V8 Power: 1979 AMC Spirit AMX

I’ve always quietly liked these unique looking American beasts. There is just something about them that looks heavy, comfortable and powerful. This “true barn find” can be found here on craigslist located in Beacon Falls, CT with an asking… more»

Restoration Debate: 1970 BMW 2800CS

BMW’s beautiful E9 coupe is one of the fan favorites of the vintage Bimmer crowd, but finding the right car is essential for a happy ownership experience. The mechanicals are not complicated, but the bodies are extremely prone to… more»

Outlaw or Restore: 1974 Porsche 911

The market for air-cooled 911s seems to be correcting a bit, with only the best cars or survivor-grade projects going for top dollar. That’s a good thing, because it means some cars deserving of restoration will become attainable for… more»

Track Support Potential: 1970 Fiat 850

One of my primary goals with the HiAce project I own is to convert it to a camper van for both exploring our nation’s National Parks system and also for attending a few weekend-long racing events each year. This… more»

Rare SR5 Package: 1975 Toyota Corolla SR5

As some of you know, my 1981 Toyota HiAce project originated in Georgia after arriving by way of Panama, courtesy of a service member. Georgia in general is hiding a fair amount of project car treasure, aided by military… more»

IMSA History: 1982 Ford Escort

This is cool: a 1982 Ford Escort built from a “body in white” chassis that’s been a race car since new. It flew under the IMSA flag and seems to offer a ton of bang for the buck, from… more»

Hates to Scrap It: 1984 Maserati Biturbo

Ah, the whipping boy of 1980s Italian luxury: the Maserati Biturbo. Despite their reputation for horrendous reliability, I have to ask why so many are seemingly still “around.” They must have sold a ton of these when new, especially… more»

No Hemis Here: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

At first glance, this 1971 Barracuda looks like a Hemi ‘Cuda, but in reality it is simply a base model Barracuda. Clearly a survivor of the 1970s and 1980s, this Plymouth is being sold by what sounds like its… more»

Rough and Real Z28: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro

Camaros are cool, but this one might be too far gone. Though this is a real Z28, with an $8,500 price tag in this condition a restoration doesn’t make financial sense when a nice and restored one can be… more»

Turbo-Chaaaarged: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa

There’s been some excitement in the Corvair community over the last couple of days as a ’65 Monza coupe sold at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction for a healthy $25,300. It’s a really nice car, with some visual modifications that… more»

Real R/T: 1970 Dodge Charger

Now before anyone starts going off about General Lee clones, this is an actual GoMango Orange 1970 Charger! According to the seller, this is one of 463 built in this color. This is also a real R/T car, and… more»

Bubble Top Camper: 1968 Dodge A100 Camper

It would seem that as the week progresses that cool vintage camper vans keep showing up for sale. These Dodge A100’s are great looking vans, and offer a great use of space with a nice range of drive-train options…. more»

1965 Chevelle Malibu: A Bargain?

This one’s for all you folks who claim you can’t get an original two-door V8 Chevrolet for a reasonable sum of money. This 1965 Chevelle Malibu is listed for sale here on eBay and the buy it now price is only… more»

Highly Valued Ranch: 1959 Ford Wagon

Well, this is one of those cars you just don’t see every day.  As most of you know, station wagons were once very popular.  While most ended up as kid and grocery haulers, some wagons were used for other… more»

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