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Barn Find Brits: 1972 Land Rover 88 Series III

When you see two vehicles of the same model designation and era parked together in a barn, it’s hard to not to wonder what the previous owner had in mind. Clearly, this pair of Land Rover 88 Series III… more»

Can It Be Saved? 1976 Fiat 128 2-Door Sedan

A 2-door sedan version of Fiat’s 128 was almost my first car. No, really. I’d still love to have one, but maybe one that was already in nice condition. The seller has this 1976 Fiat 128 2-Door Sedan posted… more»

For Patina Lovers! 1957 Chevrolet 210

The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 continue to be sought out nearly 70 years after they were on showroom floors. More than 4.5 million of them were produced, providing us with a decent supply after all these years…. more»

Running Project: 1964 Buick Riviera

Buick added a new product to its portfolio in 1963, a personal luxury car. Called the Riviera, it combined luxury with a nice jolt of performance (401 or 425 cubic inch “Nailhead” V8s). The car rolled into its second… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

The phenomenon that later became known as the Tri-Five craze wrapped up near the end of 1957, but not before producing three years of memorable Chevys, all of which remain sought-after commodities in collector circles to this day.  The… more»

V8 Lottery: 1955 Ford F-100

Round ’em up, move ’em out ….  sorry, I’ve been on vacation in cattle country, but that describes the approach to the sale of this nice F-100, packed in among a few others of its kind at the seller’s… more»

Rare in Red: 1986 Bentley Mulsanne

For a white-hot minute, I was ready to start looking for transporters roaming the deserts of New Mexico to pick up a bargain Bentley. I know, I know – why go looking for one halfway across the country when… more»

Land Speed Racer Project: 1931 Pierce-Arrow

Some listings are straightforward. This one definitely isn’t. Up for auction on eBay is what’s described as a 1931 Pierce-Arrow land speed race car, currently located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it reads more like a piece of lost… more»

Older Restoration: 1958 Fairmont M9 Speeder

Two railroad-related finds in a week?! I’m just getting ready for angry comments about this not being “Railroad Finds,” but Barn Finds, where all good and dusty vehicles are American muscle car-related, and that’s it. Well, this is how… more»

Numbers-Matching Droptop: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible

Though this 1971 Dodge Challenger seems like excellent project material, it’s also one of those cars that I’d hate to be the next owner of, simply because this is one of those E-Bodies that trying to decide what to… more»

Two-Seater: 1969 Honda Z50A With Sidecar

I’m not sure if the founders of the World Sidecar Championship had a Honda 50 in mind when they started their organization in 1949. Yeah, let’s just say they didn’t. This 1969 Honda Z50A K1 with sidecar is listed… more»

One of 150 Made: Voegele Industries 1969 Amante GT

If you want to build a kit car today, what would you build? That term has taken on new meaning compared to the boom times for kit builders in the 60s and 70s when manufacturers of DIY kits were… more»

Rustoration Project! 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider

Webster’s Dictionary: Rust. 1: a reddish substance that forms on iron or some other metal, usually when it comes in contact with moisture or air … aka almost any old, neglected Alfa Romeo. This photo should nestle right next to… more»

Drive or Restore? 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J

The 1971-72 Pontiac Grand Prix’s rode on the same platform as the 1969-70s. But the big change was at the front end, where the car went from quad to dual headlights (the same approach used by the Chevy Monte… more»

Records From New: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE

This Pontiac Bonneville SSE is not what immediately comes to mind when imagining 90s-era performance sedans. And, by most accounts, it wasn’t worth the cost premium compared to what you got with the package. But when stacked up against… more»

Original Hemi: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

Although we’ve seen plenty of cars crossing our desks that have emerged from garages and barns, we sometimes see classics with slightly more left-field backgrounds. This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T is a perfect example, having recently returned to North… more»