While restored and survivor-grade Isettas are commanding good money these days, basketcase examples still tend to go cheaply or not go at all. This Isetta is missing major components, including the drivetrain and windows, and there’s a fair amount… more»
Project Cars
Fire Victim: Superformance Shelby Daytona Coupe
The Superformance brand of recreations are among some of the most sought after in the industry, known for their exacting details and a close working relationship with Carroll Shelby. This particular example is a Shelby Daytona Coupe, also known… more»
Walkthrough Cabin: 1967 VW Bus
While the auction world loses its collective mind over vintage VW Buses with 21 windows, now may be the time to grab a lesser-windowed Type 2 for a whole lot less. This 1967 VW bus is an 11-window model… more»
VIN Swapped Accident Victim: 1966 Lotus Cortina
Witness the power of a Lotus Cortina: the VIN has been swapped; accident damage is extensive; the motor and transmission are gone. Yet it’s still above $1,500 on eBay and the seller is confident enough in a sale that… more»
Factory Undercoating: 1970 Porsche 914
This 1970 Porsche 914 is listed at no reserve and is said to be a long-time Washington State resident. The underbody still sports factory undercoating and the seller claims rust is limited to just a few spots, including the… more»
Fuselage Project: 1969 Dodge Polara
We had a 1969 Plymouth Fury III when I was growing up and at that time I didn’t know about the whole fuselage-style thing, I just knew that I liked it, especially when my dad would jump on it… more»
Pepsi-Owned Pickup: 1970 Chevrolet C20
The last time we featured a delivery truck owned by a soft drink company it was a former Coca-Cola vehicle, also in North Carolina like the formerly Pepsi-owned example. Guess they drink a lot of soda pop in the… more»
Wood Slats Rescue: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
There’s always some shock value to seeing a vehicle that brings good money in restored condition languishing in a private yard. That’s not to say this 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup is worth crazy money, but it is… more»
$5K and Up: 15 Barn Finds in Pennsylvania
Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a very intriguing listing on craigslist, showing what appears to be a vast quonset hut-like structure full of big body luxury sedans. The seller says all of the car stored here are barn finds… more»
Closing Its Doors: Utah’s Only Classic Salvage Yard
Prepare to be bummed out: a haven of vintage cars and parts that’s been an Utah institution for decades is set to wind down in June. McBride’s Auto Wrecking in Grantsville, Utah is being forced to shutter after new… more»
Strong Runner: 1967 VW Beetle
Said to be a California car from new, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle presents as an honest survivor that is said to run quite well. This generation isn’t my favorite but I do prefer them over the later cars; those… more»
One Mechanic Maintained: 1978 Fiat X1/9
This Fiat X1/9 is claimed to have been in long-time original ownership, serviced by one mechanic for its entire existence. The level of commitment and care is evident in the straight sheetmetal and original body graphics still in place…. more»
Rough Renault: Early-1970s Renault 17 TS
Huuu’eee, this 1971-1974 Renault 17 TS is in tough shape. It’ll be a labor and/or labor of love to bring this one back. It can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in Friendsville, Pennsylvania –… more»
Micros In The Snow: Pair Of 1970s VW Buses
Do you ever wonder if a seller is hiding some other treasure on their property – and when they list an item for sale, he or she gets turned off by inquiries into items beyond what’s pictured? I have… more»
















