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Clean English Tin: 1959 Ford Anglia 100E

British and pint sized, the Ford Anglia is a well-recognized car in Europe, as well as in America. More commonly seen now a ’days with V8 swaps, and big tires, it isn’t all that often that a clean one… more»

The Imperial Convertible: 1965 Chrysler Imperial

Although I’ve never owned one myself, I have not one but two friends who currently own mid-60s Chrysler Imperials. In fact, one of them is my roommate! Both cars are projects, much like this ’65 Imperial convertible. This might… more»

Real Porsche Power: 1970 Porsche 914-6

The 914 was a joint project between Volkswagen and Porsche so many 911 enthusiasts do not consider it to be a full member of the family. It’s hard to argue against this one’s pedigree though. This particular car is a… more»

Survivor Oval Window: 1957 VW Beetle

This 1957 VW Beetle is a desirable oval window model, representing a distinct design phase in the Beetle’s history that incorporated a number of features not found on later cars. Bullet-style turn signals, chrome bumpers and recessed headlamps are… more»

Early Turbo Coupe: 1983 Ford Thunderbird

This 1983 Ford Thunderbird turbo coupe wears an unusual shade of forest green paint and is a pleasing mix between a sensibly upgraded example and one that hasn’t been boosted to death. The seller claims its early birthdate places… more»

Better Than Stocks and Bonds? 1956 Cadillac

1956 Eldorados are beautiful, and feature great styling, with a unique exhaust that comes through the rear bumper. But is a car such as this better than stocks and bonds? Well the seller seems to think so. Although this… more»

Straight Driver: 1974 Datsun 260Z

What is there to say, that hasn’t already been said about the Datsun Z car? It is the Japanese sports car that stole America’s heart 47 years ago. The Z car is still relevant today with many who have… more»

Dry Western Original: 1958 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4

I love American pickup trucks from the 1950s, especially factory 4×4 trucks, and I love Dodge pickups; my dad owned three 1980s Dodge pickups during my childhood before switching to GM pickups. This 1958 Dodge Power Wagon is not… more»

Flintstone Muscle: 1970 Chevelle SS 396

Sitting since 1980, this 1970 Chevelle is said to be a real SS 396. Unfortunately, the original engine block is missing but there still seems to be enough left to make a decent project. For sale here on Hemmings in Lynchburg, Virginia… more»

Garaged Since 1981! 1960 Thunderbird Convertible Project

Though the First Generation Thunderbird (1955-1957) achieved Collectible status almost immediately, Ford sold four times as many Second-Generation “T-birds”  from 1958 to 1960. This 1960 Thunderbird Convertible, offered here on eBay and stored since 1981, would likely draw a… more»

Still Daily Driving: 1988 Ford Tempo Coupe

While it’s hard to appreciate cars that were shockingly ordinary, finding one that has been lovingly maintained is always worth noting. This 1988 Ford Tempo Coupe has clearly performed dutifully for its owner, with the seller noting the car… more»

To Bee Or Not To Bee: 1969 Super Bee Yard Find

If this Montana Yard Find was a station wagon, and had a couple more windows, it might make a decent dog house. With its Canine Coupe value dashed, this 1969 Dodge Super Bee finds itself here on eBay.  Though… more»

Fire Survivor: 1990 Chevy Corvette ZR1

Corvette’s ZR1 is a monster performer and one of the better bargains on the used sportscar market today. This example is selling for the low price of just $12,500 (or $8,500 if only one bidder appears), but that cheap… more»

Two Suede Shoes: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVilles

There is a saying that is common both in the military and disaster prepping communities concerning the importance of redundancy: “Two is one.  One is none.” The idea is that you should always have two of something important is… more»

Is This Project a Drag? 1968 Pontiac LeMans

If you squint hard enough, you can almost see this car screaming down the quarter mile. Here’s your chance to own a drag racing car and finish it with your own style.  For sale here on craigslist in Post… more»

Don’t Overlook Me: 1974 Jensen-Healey

Pity the poor Jensen-Healey, the overlooked British sports car. Much of this, I think, has to do with being born too late; like the unloved Triumph TR7 of a few years later, its purely ’70s style lacks the olde-world… more»

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