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Hot Rod Potential: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Have you ever wanted to build a hot rod out of a C1 but just didn’t have the heart to do it to a nice car? Well, this 1954 Corvette looks like a prime candidate for a hot rod… more»

Sporty Hauler: 1964 Dodge D100 CSS

  With the abundance of high-end features available on trucks today, it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t too long ago that pickups were strictly utilitarian vehicles marketed to farmers, tradespeople and other down-to-business customers. That makes this 1964… more»

Three for $500: Forest Find Triumph GT6s

This trio of Triumph GT6s are sitting on what looks to be the edge of a property near Salem, Virginia. While it’s impossible to tell from the photos, the cars look like they could be miles away from anything,… more»

Walt Kowalski Car: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

The seller caught my eye with this 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport, which does look an awful lot like the movie car in the Clint Eastwood film, Gran Torino. Owned by fictional character Walk Kolowski, a community patriarch who… more»

Rare 343 V8 4-Speed! 1967 AMC Marlin

On first glance, at least from the front 3/4 views, it’s hard to tell that this isn’t an AMC Ambassador but it is, in fact, a very rare 1967 AMC Marlin which for ’67 was based on the bigger… more»

$5,000 Retractable: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

There is a stark difference between a 1957 Chevrolet and a 1957 Ford and I’m betting that the Chevy would win almost any popularity contests between the two. But, a car like this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is… more»

Lawn Art Project: 1959 Panhard Dyna Z

Here’s one you don’t see everyday: a Panhard Dyna Z from the late 1950s, a fascinating French creation that offered unusual styling, room for six, and utilized aluminum to cut down on weight. The catfish-like nose gives the impression… more»

Pre-War Post-War Project: 1950 BMW R35

BMW has had an interesting history, to say the least. And when you throw a couple of world wars in the mix it gets really interesting. This 1950 BMW R35 is listed on eBay in Watkinsville, Georgia. Nobody has… more»

289 V8 and 4-Speed: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente

The seller says that this 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente has been stored for over 30 years, hopefully it wasn’t stored outside for over 30 years. In fact they do say that it has been in a garage since the… more»

Exclusive: 1973 Volkswagen Bus

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»

Give Me A Break: 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break

I never thought that I’d own a French car but I do. They’re an acquired taste for sure, at least for those of us who weren’t born and raised in France. This 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break is a… more»

Long-Stored Fuelie: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1961 Chevy Corvette has been off the road and stored since 1985. It is a desirable fuel injection car, otherwise known as a “fuelie” and retains its numbers-matching engine. The body was originally red and trace remnants remain… more»

Fins And A Big Block: 1959 Plymouth Savoy

“Suddenly, it’s 1960” was the ad slogan that introduced the legendary Forward Look generation of Mopars back in 1957.  For Plymouth, that slogan had a double meaning by 1959, as big changes were coming in the following year. In… more»

Good Floors: 1957 Chevy Nomad

For years, there was a dilapidated repair shop out by my uncle’s place in Western Massachusetts. Whenever I’d visit, we’d try to take a pass by and gawk at a rusty Nomad that seemingly never moved. The car is… more»

E2A Replica: 1962 Jaguar E-Type

We’ve certainly seen plenty of recreations in the sports car world, and Jaguars are among the most frequently copied. But this 1962 E-Type appears to be a thoughtful concoction to pay homage to the iconic lightweight racecar, the E2A…. more»

Exclusive: 1955 Chevrolet Pickup

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»