The 1948 Tucker was the most innovative new Post-WW2 car offered to the car-hungry American public. Created quickly in a 6-month period as a ‘safety’ car, the goal was to market a brand new design at a time when… more»
Project Cars
Stepnose Garage Find: 1966 Alfa Romeo GTV
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, or GTV, is one of Alfa’s most iconic models. In fact, it was so popular that production ran from 1963 to 1977. During this 14 year period, the GTV saw many revisions… more»
Hawaiian Barn Find: 1970 Porsche 914-6
There was a time when the 914 was considered by most Porsche purists as nothing more then the 911’s younger red-headed step-brother. But with the ever rising prices of 911s and 912s, the 914 is quickly being an affordable… more»
Dusty Garage Find: 1961 Corvette
UPDATE 6/4/12 – It has been re-listed! There aren’t many car nuts out there that don’t dream of finding a C1 Corvette hidden in a little old ladies garage or barn. We know when we come across one it… more»
Saviour Needed: 1947 Pontiac Streamliner Woody
It’s not often that a seller threatens with what they will do to their vehicle if it doesn’t sell, but in the case of this rare 1947 Pontiac Streamliner woody wagon, it will likely be chopped up to create… more»
Split Window Survivor: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray
1963 was the last year for many signature Corvette design elements, such as the trademark split rear window and stylish hood vents. While we may never know why this example sat dusty and forgotten for so many years, but… more»
Neil Armstrong’s 1967 Corvette Sting Ray
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the first US human space flight, so it seems appropriate to talk about America’s space heros. As a perk for being heros, the astronauts were given Corvettes on $1/year leases by Jim Rathman’s… more»
Thirty Year Sleep: 1959 Peerless GT
Another day, another Peerless. This is the latest Peerless GT to be aroused from its slumber, and it is far more complete than the ’58 model just featured. Although it’s been awaiting restoration for 30 years, number 145 out… more»
1964 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Project
Second generation Corvettes have appreciated to the point where few car guys can afford a restored one, and many of us don’t have the experience or can’t afford to restore a basket-case either. But every once in a while… more»
Field Find: 1958 Peerless GT
It seems that despite its low survival rate, the remaining Peerless GT coupes pop up quite frequently. An early example has appeared for sale, and it is quite a project. Believed to have been manufactured halfway through the first phase… more»
Back Seat Driver: 1970 Lotus Elan +2 S
While a Miata may be the logical choice as a daily driver, the idea of owning its spiritual predecessor with two additional seats in the back is far more appealing to us. The Lotus Elan is the car many… more»
Prancing Project: 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT
The Dino 206GT and 246GT were Ferrari’s first mid-engined production cars. Their sensuous lines, exotic engine placement, and good driving dynamics earned them high marks from both automotive commentators and sports car enthusiasts alike, and their values have climbed… more»
Mom’s E9: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
BMW E9 series coupes are normally considered prized possessions, but that fact didn’t stop one retired nurse from leaving her’s in the garage like yesterday’s newspapers. After retiring in 1997, she drove this 1974 BMW 3.0CS into the garage… more»
Contortionist Coupe: 1970 Lotus Europa S2
Lotus founder Colin Chapman said, “Simplify, then add lightness.” The Lotus Europa epitomized that sentiment, weighing no more than 1,570 lbs. across the entire production run. Models ranged from affordable sports coupes to highly-tuned competition models, but every trim… more»
Backyard Vette: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
If you drive around any rural area in the United States, you are bound to spot a few old cars parked behind houses or in fields. Normally they are not worth getting too excited over, but every once in… more»
First Of A Few: 1951 Healey Abbott
Before Austin-Healey, there was the Donald Healey Motor Company. The Healey Abbott was one of the fastest cars in its day, with a tuned twin-cam motor capable of speeds over 100 m.p.h. The example featured here has the added… more»
















