Blame my in-laws: this weekend, I was forced to clean out a makeshift storage closet in our back bedroom of all BMW parts, new and old, as we have guests coming. It’s not unfair – my wife and I… more»
Project Cars
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Genuine Patina: 1928 Ford Model A Tudor
As interest in prewar cars has waned prices have plunged. Older restorations have often sat forgotten for years and when they’re sold prices range from $10,000 to $15,000. Here’s a restored example at the museum priced at $15,500. There… more»
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Soviet Cycle-Car: 1983 SMZ S-3D
Hang onto your big, furry hats, this one will be a little different. This is a 1983 SMZ S-3D. This highly unusual yet highly desirable (for me, at least) car is listed on eBay in London, United Kingdom, with a Buy… more»
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Plexiglass Roof: 1954 Mercury Sun Valley
Sun Valley may be the name of a ski town in Idaho, but it is also the name of an option fitted to some Ford and Mercury cars in 1954. It was basically a huge sunroof right over the front seat… more»
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Ratty Four Door: 1955 Chevrolet Wagon
This 1955 Chevy Wagon might be a ratty 4 door, but with an asking price of $1,775 might be a worthwhile project. Or maybe not, it has a lot of rust and is missing a lot of trim. It… more»
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Local Legend: 1968 Ford Mustang
Do you ever get the feeling looking at a car that it was once a terror on local streets? This 1968 Ford Mustang here on eBay is said to be a long-time North Carolina car, and it just strikes me as… more»
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Hood Ride: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
There’s a movement among some elements of the car hobby to embrace the rattiness of a vehicle – hence, the modern manifestation of the term “rat rod” which once actually meant something. These days, some of the younger members… more»
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Should I Show My Wife? 1959 Jaguar Mark IX
Thankfully, this seller took pictures when they removed this 1960 Jaguar Mk. IX from the Clearwater, Florida barn three years ago. The seller at that point was the child of the owner that had kept the car in the barn… more»
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Hopeless? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
There have been a number of early Corvettes written up lately, each with its own set of issues as the result of age, neglect and collision damage. This one listed on eBay suffers all the above plus it’s been… more»
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Waltzing Matilda: 1964 Wolseley 1500
This 1964 Wolseley 1500, nicknamed Matilda, is in Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, about 40 minutes southeast of Coventry. This blue, barn find is listed on eBay with a current bid price of £301 ($440) and four days left on the… more»
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Pontiac-Commissioned Prototype: The Fitchbird
The “Fitchbird.” I actually thought these cars were long, long gone, but apparently not. John Fitch, one of the greatest American sports car drivers ever (among other things–Mr. Fitch was an extremely accomplished man) modified two Firebirds at the… more»
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Barn Find Bristol: 1953 Bristol 403
What a gorgeous car, and a unique car, not to mention a valuable car! This 1953 Bristol 403 is found on eBay in Bury, United Kingdom with bids up to £9,500 ($13,903) and two days left on the auction. This… more»
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Last Driven in ’72: 1964 Chevy Impala
Barn Finds reader Jim S. spotted this 1964 Chevy Impala convertible here on eBay, which appears to be the epitome of a long-stored garage find that is now in need of total restoration. These third-generation Impalas remain quite desirable today, even… more»
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Second Take But Different: 1963 Studebaker Champ Pickup
Thanks to CJS1872 for this cool Studebaker truck find that’s a little different from the one we featured less than a week ago. It’s been mildly customized with an earlier Studebaker car dashboard and a universal wiring harness, but has… more»
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Mopar Speed Boat: 1972 Chrysler Conqueror
Living in an area where we are surrounded by water on the coastline, there has been no shortage of boats being rolled out on trailers at the warm weather inches its way back (sad to say, New Hampshire’ites got… more»
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Sign Of The Cat: 1970 Mercury Cougar
Thanks go to reader Michael K for sending us news of this intriguing 1970 Mercury Cougar for sale on craigslist in Birmingham, Alabama. The seller does not provide extensive or detailed information about the car, but just enough to… more»
