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DeSoto Project Pair: 1958 DeSoto Firesweeps

This pair of DeSoto Firesweeps has been listed on craigslist for a month now, sporting old-school Maine license plates and posted on the New Hampshire classifieds. The coupe is a rare one-year only model and is quite rough; the… more»

Rotary Rescue: 1988 Mazda RX7

While we tend to think of the classic barn find as a slice of Americana, the truth of the matter is there’s no limit to what folks will stash away among farm equipment and animal feed. This 1988 Mazda… more»

Subterranean Storage: Delahaye & Rolls-Royce

There are the stories of finds that make you want to believe you’ll get the phone call next time. This is one of them, as two friends discovered an incredible find sitting in the lower levels of a Long… more»

Glamping Potential: Pilot Panther Showman’s Caravan

You may think the term “glamping” is annoying (I’ll admit to not loving it), but it’s definitely a trend and a potential money maker for the savvy camper builder. The idea of making camping more laden with creature comforts… more»

Box Flares and Fat Tires: 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint

While the Grange Motors Racing Team may not spark any obvious connections, the seller is confident this track-prepped Lotus Elan Sprint did duty as one of their race cars back in the day. There certainly seems to be good… more»

It Still Runs: 1960 Mercedes 190SL

So many of the Mercedes-Benz 190SLs we feature command strong prices despite being seemingly hopeless restoration projects. This example has also been in long-term storage like many of those cars, but unlike them it actually runs and is relatively… more»

Muscle Car Carcass: 1969 Hurst/Olds Project

This rusted hulk may not look like much, but that gold and black stripe painted on the side should make every car guy take notice. This was once a mighty Hurst/Olds! GM had a rule in the sixties that… more»

Just Needs A Fender: 1971 Mercury Comet

Not a single bid, yet, for this barn find Mercury Comet, seemingly solid with a damaged passenger-side fender the most glaring fault. Obviously, the dusty exterior is not permanent, but in this era of barn finding, it is practically… more»

Starting At $5,000! 1978 Mercury Bobcat

A lot of people (most?) don’t like cars from the mid-late-1970s but I find them really fun and interesting. Sure, it wasn’t muscle car heaven but if a person likes wacky oddball cars like I do, you just have… more»

Stalled Restoration: 1957 Chevrolet 150-210-Bel Air

Finding a solid and unmolested ’57 Chevrolet has become only more difficult as time marches on. Although this 2 door hardtop looks to be quite a promising project that could be assembled and enjoyed in its current state, or… more»

No Leaks, No Hits: 1971 Lotus Europa

This 1971 Lotus Europa seems like a very good deal. $8,900 for an Europa in non-crusty, non-basketcase condition with a ton of recent maintenance completed seems quite fair, especially when sitting on a set of killer Cosmic alloy wheels…. more»

Post Office Find: 1995 BMW M3

This one is a tough one to write: nearly two years ago, I lost my beloved 1995 BMW M3 to headgasket failure. It was by far my favorite car to this point, and I actually preferred the ’95 with… more»

San Jose Estate Find: 1958 Jaguar Mark 1

This 1958 Jaguar Mark 1 is a recent find out of a San Jose estate, and has been parked for the last 30-plus years. Equipped with an automatic transmission, the big Jaguar sedan isn’t going for much right now… more»

1 of 4 Registered: 1976 Datsun 180B SSS

Otherwise known as a 610 or Nissan Bluebird, this 180B is a UK-market model with the desirable SSS trim. This denotes the 180B has the twin-carb version of the 1.8L L18 four-cylinder, along with a 5-speed manual and other… more»

Running When Parked: 1987 Yugo

Yugos still tend to draw a laugh from the car hobby, but it’s hard to deny there’s been a more memorable car (for better or for worst) made in the last thirty years. Even non-car people born in the… more»

Cheap Projects: Beetle, Lincoln Capri and Chevy C/10

An interesting collection of cars has popped up on craigslist, including a VW Beetle that has been sitting since 1972. Fortunately, it appears to be in very dry location as the sunburnt nose and license plate would attest. There… more»