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Canada’s Chevelle SS: 1967 Pontiac Beaumont SD396

Do you love Chevelle SS396s, but want something different than everything else at your local car shows? If so, then this 1967 Pontiac Beaumont is the car for you! This Pontiac is presented to us in project form from… more»

Never Restored? 1930 Ford Model A

With a car as old as this 1930 Model A, it is unlikely that you’d ever find one still with the original owner, if not impossible. This particular example is no exception, minus the fact that it is still… more»

Where Is It Now? Wrecked Ford GT40

This is one for any internet sleuths looking to prove their mettle: what happened to this burned Ford GT40? We’re not sure if it’s the real deal or a replica, but a vintage Ohio license plate seems to suggest… more»

Former Show Car: 1987 Chevy Celebrity Eurosport VR

We’ve written about the elusive Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport VR sparingly because they come up for sale so infrequently. There’s been one car lingering out there for quite some time with an extremely optimistic listing price, but this recent barn… more»

Colorado Garage Find: 1970 Ford F100

This 1970 Ford F100 longbed pickup has been resting in a Colorado garage for the last ten years. Featuring a 360 paired to four-speed manual, the truck has some cool period pinstriping and dog dish-style hubcaps that give it… more»

Straight Outta the 80s: 1970 Ford Mustang

Oh, if this 1970 Ford Mustang could talk. Although it’s said to be crusty underneath, I hope someone rescues it and preserves the wild bodykit it’s currently wearing. This in-period modified example is located in Wisconsin with a variety… more»

Underwater Since ’85: Sunk Amphicar Rescue

When researching some background data on the recent Amphicar we featured, I came across this excellent story about an Amphicar that sank in a lake in western Massachusetts and was left sitting there until the early 2000s – when… more»

Found in Japan: Mercedes 350SL + Parts Car

This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350SL is a rare ex-Japan market car with right-hand drive steering and all of its Euro-spec parts still attached. It comes with a 450SL parts car which can help address some of the rot issues on… more»

Final Assembly Required: ’57 OSCA-Maserati Barchetta

The OSCA name is synonymous with major motorsports events such as the Mille Miglia on the international stage and the Sebring 12 Hours here in the states. A small company devoted to building competition-grade vehicles, OSCA traces its lineage… more»

Belgian Barn Find: Michelotti-Bodied XK140 and More

A car collector and former coachbuilder recently passed away in Belgium, and he left an impressive collection of classic vehicles behind. Among them is this stunning Michelotti-bodied Jaguar XK140, of which only a handful are believed to have been… more»

Rare in Hennarot: 27 Years Owned 1988 BMW M3

It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan of the E30-chassis BMW 3-Series; after all, a 1987 325is was my first real project car and one I still own today, approaching a decade in my care. While the M3… more»

Tradesman Sleeper: 1978 Dodge B200

The word “sleeper” here is not intended to be indicative of a inconspicuous hot rod, or a long-distance tractor cab with a bed in back. But it is a van you can sleep in, among other activities, that the… more»

Street Parked: Former BMW-Autogas M1 Racer

The BMW M1 is perhaps the company’s most well-known and sought-after supercar. After all, BMW may routinely produce performance cars as part of its standard likeup but mid-engined supercars come along rarely. This particular M1 had fallen off the… more»

Tall Hauler: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire

Stupid refrigerator, how am I supposed to bring this thing home, and I’m not paying to have it delivered! No worries, this 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire is your answer. Or, it will be after a few weekends (weeks/months) of work…. more»

Bluegrass Connection: Dr. Stanley’s 1964 Avanti

This 1964 Studebaker Avanti is a desirable early generation car that was unfortunately torn down for a restoration that never began. The coupe has a mild celebrity connection, at one time belogning to Dr. Ralph Stanley, a well-known bluegrass… more»

1 Of 2,520: 1964 Rambler Typhoon

With only 2,520 made, this 1964 Rambler Typhoon is a rare car. This unique project can be found here on eBay in Bellevue, Washington with one bid of $800 and there is no reserve. I got a car from… more»