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First in Austin: 1956 Volvo PV444

While looking through the classifieds, we found this 1956 Volvo PV444. The blue paint looks worn and faded, but it is claimed to be completely original and unrestored. The seller does not provide many details but we assume it… more»

Indy Proven: 1955 Kurtis 500-KK Chassis

Frank Kurtis may be known for his winning midget and Indy cars, but he also built a handful of Indianapolis inspired street cars. Any of us would love to own one of these American made sports cars, but the… more»

1961 MGA Coupe Garage Find

The MGA coupe may not be as popular as the convertible, but you will be grateful for that hardtop when inclement weather hits. This 1961 MGA Coupe was recently pulled out of storage and includes a bunch of spares…. more»

Stop-Gap: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1954 Corvette sort of sits in the middle when it comes to collectibility. It is sandwiched by the first production year ’53 model and the V8 equipped ’55. Yet this car appears to be a viable project which… more»

Jensen Interceptor Package Deal

UPDATE 2/12/12 – The auction did not meet reserve at $5,000. We spoke with the seller and they said they are in negotiations with a few potential buyers. No one has sealed the deal yet though. If the project… more»

1973 Jensen Interceptor Project

UPDATE 2/7/12 – It appears to have sold offline. Bidding was up to $4,850. Jensen had built some interesting cars before it, but none had ever sold as well as the Interceptor did. They seemed to have found the… more»

1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster Garage Find

If you look closely you may be able to make out a pair of headlights peeking out from under all that junk. There is, in fact, a 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster hiding in there. It had been sitting… more»

Frenchman in Montana: 1955 Panhard Dyna Z

UPDATE 1/31/12 – Sold for the BIN price of $9,500. If the Citroen wasn’t strange enough for you, may we present this 1955 Panhard Dyna Z. Still French, but even more rare, this Panhard was also a cutting edge… more»

Mystery 1969 Baldwin-Motion Corvette SS 427

UPDATE 2/6/12 – The listing was ended by the seller. Back in December we featured a Motion Camaro that appeared to be the real deal. Well, we have now found a Corvette with is also claimed to be a… more»

Big Six Barn Find: 1922 Studebaker EK

Studebaker was one of the earliest American automobile manufacturers, opening its doors in 1852. They started off as a wagon manufacturer and went on to produce their first automobile in 1902. Most people remember Studebaker for the cars they… more»

Christmas Card: 1947 Chrysler Town & Country

UPDATE 1/24/11 – Did not meet reserve with only one bid of $35,000. The Chrysler Town & Country was so named because of the styling. Up front it looked city and out back country. This 1947 Chrysler Town &… more»

1959 Lancia Flaminia GT Project

UPDATE 1/24/12 – Sold at $23,199 with 26 bids. By the end of the fifties, the Aurelia was starting to show its age. The Lancia family had sold the company to Carlo Presenti in 1955 and he needed a… more»

First Year: 1953 Corvette Project

UPDATE 1/18/12 – The listing ended without any bids. Perhaps the seller should consider a more realistic asking price? Since we just featured a trio of muscle car convertible projects that you would have to be crazy to buy,… more»

1969 Camaro SS Convertible Project

UPDATE 1/22/12 – Sold for $13,813 with 38 bids! Sometimes a car is just too far gone to justify a restoration, but when you look at a car like this 1969 Camaro SS Convertible it’s hard to not want… more»

1970 Mustang Convertible Barn Find

Reader Jeff V. just found this red 1970 Mustang Convertible on the Madison, Wisconsin’s craigslist. It appears that the car is located in Evansville. The seller claims that this pony has been in a barn for fifteen years and… more»

Teenage Dream: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE 1/23/12 – Bidding ended at $42,050, but it did not meet reserve. Teenagers have dreamed of having a Corvette since it was first released in 1953. The owner of this 1957 Corvette got it when they turned 16,… more»