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Hard Hit: 1984 Buick Skylark T-Type

I’ve had my eye on this decrepit hot-rod Buick for quite some time, as it keeps popping up on eBay with a lower and lower price, now listed with a $350 Buy-It-Now. That’s pretty stupid cheap, but it comes… more»

Basement Find: 1935 Ford Phaeton

This old Ford was stored in a basement for almost 60 years. It’s very original and many of the missing parts are included. It will need running boards, an interior, top and much more. The front part of the floor… more»

Vandalized While Stored: 1970 Mercedes 280SE

As my wife and I continue to discuss whether we should buy a house or hold out for another year (blame the uncertainty on the perils of working in higher ed), I’ve come to terms with the fact that… more»

Ferrari 275 Fighter: 1967 Vetta Ventura

At first glance you might not know what this Rare Vetta Ventura is, I know I hadn’t ever heard of one before Dennis shared his most recent find with me. This now very rusty, but once beautiful machine is… more»

Classic Coupe: 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe

This first-generation 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe was stored in a barn for years and now it needs some help. Although, from what photos are shown by the seller, the body looks like it’s in great condition.

Rare Desert Find: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

The seller says that this rare and valuable car was sitting in the California desert for years. This is a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, 1 of 304 Broughams built in 1958 and car #578 out of 904 Eldorado Broughams built… more»

$300 Project: 1965 Volvo Amazon

When it comes to project cars, $300 is a significant number to me. Why? Because that’s the same price I purchased my project car for, and it leaves the door open for bringing even a long-idled car like this… more»

Locked In The Garage: 1960 Mini 850

I’m not sure why, but every time I see a Mini I get a big grin on my face. Talk about a happy little car! I’ve always thought it would be fun to take on restoring one of these… more»

Smokey 4×4: Land Rover Defender 90

I’ve had my eye on this Land Rover for a few days, if it were in the US, it would have been snatched up a long time ago! I’m going to guess the seller’s £2,095 Buy It Now and the fact… more»

To B Or Not To B: 1975 MGB

This B has been sitting since 1985 waiting for the bits to make it fun again. I’m thinking somewhere there are folks with rusty MGB projects gathering dust that might find this shell a fresh start. Or perhaps all… more»

Faded Glory:1978 Datsun 620 Mini Motorhome

Are you a classic camper fan? This all-original 1978 Datsun 620 Mini Motorhome can be found in nice, dry, Needles, California. This would be one fun project to update this cool camper! I remember when these were new, as probably… more»

Dry Docked Duck: DUKW Amphibious Vehicle

While the image of this six-wheeled amphibious DUKW peering out of the Oregon undergrowth is partly terrifying, it’s also not that unsettling given these former military vehicles now do parade laps in cities like Boston as a tourist attraction…. more»

Last Titled in ’72: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

This 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T is quite rough but aside from a paint color change, it could be a largely original specimen that is ripe for restoration. Despite its condition, Mopar fanatics will likely gravitate to the generous factory… more»

Ran When Parked: 1969 Dodge D200

You have to love the sellers who know exactly when they parked a vehicle before walking away for decades at a time. This 1969 Dodge D200 has sat drinking in some fine Nevada mountain vistas for the last 15… more»

Drivetrain Needed: 1967 Oldsmobile 442

Here’s a worthy project if there ever was one. This 1967 Oldsmobile 442 in western New York state is a rare car. To make things even more interesting, it’s a factory 4-speed car! And, to make things even more interesting,… more»

Mad Project: 1951 Muntz Jet

It’s been about 3 years since we last featured a Muntz Jet. That’s understandable though considering the fact that only a couple hundred of these handbuilt beauties were ever produced. Some claim that only about 50 exist today. That… more»