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Prewar Original: 1934 Chrysler CA Sedan

Prewar automobiles in solid original condition are always a treat. This 1934 Chrysler CA Sedan is very solid and original with a lot of potential. Last driven a few years ago before storage, we hold hope that the engine… more»

3/4 Ton of Fun: 1952 Studebaker 2R11 Pickup

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is where this 1952 Studebaker 2R11 Pickup is located. It’s listed on eBay with two days left on the auction and a current bid price of just over $1,600, but the reserve isn’t met.

Checks All Boxes! 1971 International Harvester 1210

This one checks all of the boxes for me: it’s unusual, it’s a 4×4, it has the biggest V8, and it’s a 5-speed! This 1971 International Harvester 1210 pickup is in Freeman, South Dakota and is listed on eBay… more»

DIY-Friendly? 1978 Porsche 930

As you have have read on these pages, my daily driver 1995 M3 bit the dust a few weeks ago. In a perfect world, I would have stored it and gotten to refreshing the headgasket in a few years… more»

Not So Big in Texas: 1956 BMW Isetta

As someone who has never successfully flipped a car, I often wonder if the selling price tells you just how deep a flipper is into the car he’s selling. I can’t help but think that this cute 1956 BMW… more»

Off-Season Buy: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

After one of the best Indian Summers we’ve had in years, a blustery day in New England this morning has revealed that winter is indeed coming. I loathe the winter months, but they do represent a potentially good time… more»

Air Force Officer Owned: 1970 Ford Torino GT

I did a double take at first because this 1970 Ford Torino GT seemed quite familiar to me. Credit the factory “laser stripe,” which must have been a popular feature, for my deja vu: we profiled a similar car… more»

KITT Wannabe: 1986 Pontiac Firebird

For work, I recently attended the local showing of the Comic Con festival, where my employer was a sponsor. I had never been to this show but heard and seen plenty; consider me surprised when I saw a cadre… more»

Original Paint: 1970 Chevy Corvette

Sometimes, we all just have to admit that dealers and restoration shops have the upper hand. They’re the first ones to get a call about a barn find project, and they sure as heck can put together an ad… more»

$5K Hurst: 1979 Olds Cutlass

At the top of my eBay screen right now are the words, “Shop early Black Friday,” and it seems awfully convenient that they appear on a listing for cheap Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst edition. For just under $5K, you could… more»

1/2 A Project! $700 1962 Ford Thunderbird

$700 for a solid 1962 Ford Thunderbird, even one with terrible paint like this, seems like one heck of a deal. There’s only one thing…ok…two things…ok…three things wrong. But it still may be right for you! It’s located in… more»

The Red Car: 1949 MG TC Project

As we have discussed in these pages before, there are a lot of folks who were affected in a positive (some would say positive ground) way from reading Don Stanford’s book The Red Car. I know I don’t ever look… more»

ASC/McLaren Special: 1986 Mercury Capri

Ford’s Fox platform was quite versatile and served as the base for a wide array of vehicles. Of course, most of us associate it just with the Mustang. However, it was used for all kinds of family sedans, coupes… more»

Danger: High Voltage! 1988 Subaru DL EV

Just when you think you’ve seen it all from ol’ Scotty G, along comes a 1988 Subaru DL EV! This former tech-school student project is on eBay in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a current (ah hem) bid price of… more»

Corralled In: 1957 Chevy 3100 And Friends

These old trucks must have been getting restless being parked in this barn for so long, so the owner had to corral them in! Alright, that probably wasn’t the case, but it sure makes for a fun picture. I can… more»

Cheap Coupe DeVille: 1961 Cadillac Project

This may be your chance to get some big Cadillac fins on the cheap! Well, at least the entry price will be cheap. The restoration, not so much. This thing needs everything, but it does have a clear title…. more»

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