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Ur-TR: 1955 Triumph TR2

For all we see at most car events where British sports cars gather, Triumph’s roadster lineage may as well have started with the TR3, but it stands to reason that before there was a 3, there had to be… more»

Front Wheel Frenchman: 1949 Citroen Traction Avant

A favorite in France, the Traction Avant was a well received and quite stylish auto available to the masses from 1934 to 1957 with nearly 760,000 cars built. This particular car appears as a garage find, although it would… more»

No Reserve WS6: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 6.6

I know this is a ’79, but with a current bid of just $2,358, no reserve and less than a day to go, this Trans Am seems like a killer deal! It’s a 6.6 liter car with the WS6… more»

Warehouse Find: 1972 DeTomaso Pantera Project

The combination of Italian styling and American V8 power always seems to be a winning combination, and the original DeTomaso Pantera is a terrific example of this formula in action. This particular car is said to have been laid… more»

Skyparts? 1971 Buick Skylark GS Convertible

There is not a lot of this Skylark left, but there is enough to make it a worthwhile project. When it left the factory, this was a 1971 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 4-speed convertible. According to the seller, this… more»

True SS: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

According to the ad, this Chevelle was parked in a barn for 20 years, but it looks like it has been sitting right where it is for quite some time as well! I’m a Mopar guy, but the ’66… more»

What Happened? 1955 Cadillac 62 Convertible

Alright, this one is a bit confusing. From what I can gather from the seller’s rather short description that they discovered this Cadillac convertible in a barn just recently. After getting it out of the barn they installed a… more»

Endless Potential: Mercedes Pagoda Pile

It’s never a good sign when even the seller isn’t sure what’s in his driveway. This is a listing for one complete body of a Mercedes 230SL and another one that’s been cut in half. I’m not sure where… more»

Dusty Grand Tourer: 1985 Porsche 928S4

A few days ago, we profiled a stock Porsche 911S with sport seats that was being cleared out of a Texas estate. It looked like there were more cars hiding in the background, and we were right: this 1985… more»

Wrecked Gullwings: DeLorean Project Pair

While it’s not uncommon to see a dusty DeLorean DMC 12 come to light after years of careful neglect, we don’t often see wrecked project cars pop up for sale. This pair of DeLoreans is said to have just now… more»

11 Saabs for $10K: Saab Collection in the UK

This really does seem too good to be true, especially if you’re a Saab fanatic: 11 Saab projects for $10K, or 7,500 in British pounds since this barn find is overseas. The collection consists largely of late 1980s model… more»

Charcoal Edition: 1984 Mercury Capri RS Turbo

I know most people would prefer a V8 in their Fox body Mustang, but boy do I want this turbo powered Capri RS! It’s actually the Charcoal edition Capri, which means it has all kinds of fun factory upgrades…. more»

Two for One: Jaguar XJS Coupe & Convertible

Finding a pair of projects is usually cause for alarm, as sellers tend not to let good cars go cheaply. But in this instance, I think there’s some fair value to be gained by taking on this Jaguar XJS… more»

Selling Dad’s Projects: 1977 Porsche 911S

This 1977 Porsche 911S has already attracted bids over $20,000 with plenty of time left in the auction. The car is part of a larger collection of vehicles that the seller is clearing out as part of his father’s… more»

Gas Free: 1981 Ford Escort EV

As a general rule, you rarely want to have all of your exterior photos of a vehicle that you’re selling with the hood open. Maybe if it was a perfectly-restored engine ready for Pebble Beach or a mind-blowing restomod… more»

Super Rare 1-of-7 Mercedes Cabriolet Found!

A pair of vintage Mercedes – one of them a 1-of-7 right-hand-drive Adenauer cabriolet – has been discovered in a garage in Yorkshire in the UK. The two Mercedes, both 300-Series Adenauers, consist of the aforementioned convertible and a… more»