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BF Auction: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Few project cars generate excitement quite like a Jaguar E-Type, and this 1967 Jaguar XK-E Roadster Series 1.5 looks like the sort of long-stalled restoration that could tempt an ambitious British car enthusiast. Located in San Diego, California, this… more»

Restore, or Parts? 1937 Graham Supercharged Four-Door Sedan

Graham, along with several of its peers, limped into the latter years of the Great Depression with slender earnings and a tattered balance sheet. Financial distress encouraged creative maneuvers – all in the name of staying alive. Competitors became… more»

Turbo Project: 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC McLaren

As many of us know, just because a car is rare, does not make it valuable. Sadly, this adage of the car hobby sometimes has unintended consequences, and a truly special car still can’t escape the clutches of low… more»

By the Barn Find: 1970 Porsche 911

Hard to believe this still happens, but yes, vintage Porsche 911s are still left outside under a wet tarp for unknown reasons. This particular car supposedly even had its mechanical bits rebuilt prior to being left outside. It’s hard… more»

340/4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda

This 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda demonstrates the importance of not judging a book by its cover. It looks pretty rough and ready, but the news is positive when we delve below the surface. The seller states that it is rock-solid,… more»

Original Big-Block: No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS is a genuine barn find. It’s a sad, sorry sight, but it appears that this classic started life with a big-block under the hood. Returning it to its former glory will not be for… more»

Ever Seen One? 1959 Moretti 750 Tour du Monde

The Moretti 750 Tour du Monte was a limited production sports coupe and convertible built in Italy in the late 1950s/early 1960s. At least 150 examples are thought to have been built, so they were rare when new and… more»

7 HP Gas Powered Lusse Bumper Car

In a way, the thought of vintage bumper cars sort of brings back painful memories from my childhood, as operators often called me out for crashing them too aggressively as a youngster in the seventies on the Dodgem ride… more»

Parked Since ’64: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5L

These days, you can never be too sure if the image you’re looking at hasn’t been enhanced with AI. It’s becoming a serious issue, affecting everything from the authenticity of items you want to buy and the very pictures… more»

454 V8 Stalled Restoration: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1973 model year was the last for the Chevrolet Corvette with chrome bumpers in the rear. Due to changing safety requirements, the rear end received the “Endura” treatment the following year. And the 454 cubic inch V8 was… more»

Never Run 409 V8! 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala

In 1958, to celebrate their 50th year in the car business, each division of General Motors fielded a “halo” car. At Chevy, it was the Impala (technically part of the Bel Air series). The Impala was offered only as… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet got into the mid-size automobile market in 1964 with the Chevelle. The Malibu was the top-of-the-line model and dominated sales. With a restyle in 1966, the Sport Sedan body style was added (Chevy-speak for 4-door hardtop). That offering… more»

Pandemic Project: 1982 Porsche 928 5-Speed

There’s much written about enthusiasts spending too much money at the height of the pandemic on “fun” vehicles, especially recreational assets that begged owners to become overnight overlanders. We’ve seen a fairly dramatic price correction in most instances, but… more»

Barn Find Fastback: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2

Anyone who has spent any time around early Mustangs know exactly where they rust—everywhere. That’s why it’s important to look past the sunbaked paint to the solid sheetmetal on this 1966 2+2 barn find. The seller, who is located… more»

Early Specimen: 1972 BMW 2002tii

Room for four, a brilliant suspension, and a rev-happy fuel-injected engine made BMW’s 2002 tii a game changer. This tidy-looking two-door sedan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania seeks a new owner for the first time in 25 years, according to the… more»

Rough Ragtop: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

The 1964 model year was a big one for General Motors. Four mid-size muscle cars would be born, including the 4-4-2 over at Oldsmobile, a performance extension of the Cutlass. In 1968, the 4-4-2 became a separate series as… more»