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1960 MGA Coupe Project

Some people were not very happy when MG switched from the pre-war looks of the T-series cars to the modern curves of the MGA. Much of the drive-train was carried over from the old car, but the new exterior… more»

Endurance Champ: 1916 Maxwell 25 Tourer

Update 7/24/13 – The auction ended at $770 with 6 bids and the reserve was not met Most of us don’t know much about pre-war cars and even fewer of us have memories of them. That is a sad… more»

Cheap Thrills: 1977 Triumph Spitfire Beater

The rat rod guys may think they are tough, but they have nothing on the owner of this 1977 Triumph Spitfire. He is a brave man. The floor is gone and it may burst into flames at any moment,… more»

1 of 7 Left: 1939 Ford Eifel Cabriolet

Even the Ford faithful may have a hard time identifying this one. It is a 1939 Ford Eifel and the reason you probably don’t recognize it, is because it was built in Germany. That’s right, a German Ford. It… more»

Third Time Lucky: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project

If Memoirs of a Tiger Hunter wasn’t enough for you, here is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger that you can make your own. This is the real deal, but a previous owner thought it needed a refreshing so they took… more»

Refined Brute: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Panteras can appeal to any sort of enthusiast. They have the refinement of an Italian sports car and brute force of an American muscle car. The whole concept is a good one, but unfortunately many have now been lost… more»

1970 El Camino SS396 Project

We would normally advise you against the purchase of a stalled project, but this one caught our eye. It is a 1970 El Camino SS396 and it’s equipped with bucket seats and a Muncie four-speed! It’s basically the same… more»

Unsung Superleggera: 1964 Sunbeam Venezia

What does Ferrari and Aston Martin have in common with Sunbeam? Well, not much except for the fact that Touring of Italy built a lightweight version for each company. The other cars have become highly sought after collectibles while… more»

Buried 1970 Buick GS 350

Finding a classic car buried under a mountain of junk comes with a mixture of feelings, ranging from curiosity and excitement to fear of what damage may have been done to the body. This 1970 Buick Skylark GS 350… more»

Rusty Pony: 1969 Camaro Z/28

The First generation Z/28 Camaro was by no means the fastest pony car, but it was one of the quickest around a road track and it did it in style. While it could go in a straight line, it… more»

Needs Finished: 1947 Willys CJ2A

The recent heat wave has made us long for the cool air of the mountains. For those of you lucky enough to live by the Rockies, a Jeep can open up a whole new world to explore. This 1947… more»

75 Muscle Cars For Sale

For nearly 40 years, Dave’s Goldwest Auto Wrecking has been buying and selling wrecked muscle cars in Southern California. Sadly, after all these years, they are closing their doors and are selling off all their inventory and land. They… more»

Fiery Phoenix: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula

What makes a barn find so interesting? Is it the possibility of discovering some long lost gem? Maybe it’s the idea of finding an affordable and solid project? Or is it the story of the car and the possible… more»

$1,500 Maserati Biturbo

Almost a year ago we featured an $850 Quattroporte and today we have this $1,500 Biturbo. We are not sure which project is scarier, but the prospect of owning a Maser on the cheap is tempting. The Biturbo maintains… more»

Assembly Required: 1969 Austin Mini

Minis are not complicated cars, but they are still complicated enough that we have seen quite a few unfinished projects on the market. This particular one looks promising. The dirty tasks of bodywork and paint are done and a… more»

Barbie’s First Car: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite

When we first spotted this 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite, we assumed it was a color change done in bad taste. Well, it turns out that Austin actually churned out a few pink Sprites. The seller claims that only 50 ever… more»

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