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Estate Sale – 1974 Jensen Healey Mark II

Non-operable for ten years, this 1974 Jensen Healey Convertible in Rockwall, Texas seeks a qualified individual to sort its mechanical and electrical systems (at least) and get the classic British sports car into the wind. We saw a remarkably… more»

No Reserve! 1967 MGB Roadster

Barn Finds has covered MGs of all ilks, most recently this nice Braken orange “B” roadster that Russ Dixon wrote up on August 7th; it sold nearly instantly. Here’s another great opportunity to put a British roadster in your… more»

Cheap Longroof: 1981 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon

The seller refers to this 1981 AMC Eagle Wagon as being in fair to good condition, and there is some interior work to do, but it looks pretty solid from what we can see in the photos. That being… more»

Pro Tour Prospect? 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

Ford’s Mustang is an American icon. Launched in late 1964, the Mustang sold 559,000 copies in its first full model year and just shy of 3 million through the end of first-generation production in 1973. Millions of Mustangs have… more»

Parked in The 1980s: 1957 Triumph TR3

Classic British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s make ideal candidates for a novice considering their first restoration project. Their elegantly simple engineering means that dismantling these vehicles to the last nut and bolt is straightforward for those… more»

Rolling Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO took the market by storm in 1964 and led to a whole array of mid-size competitors that would dominate the rest of the decade. Originally an option on the Tempest/LeMans, the GTO (“Gas, Tires & Oil”)… more»

Affordable Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The term “iconic” is probably overused in the classic world, although some cars have earned the right to wear that tag. One worthy candidate is the C3 Corvette, especially the chrome-bumper models with a big-block under the hood. This… more»

Stuck In Low Gear: 1974 Honda ATC90

Many sources list the Honda US90, the predecessor to the ATC90, as “the first ATV.” It’s always dangerous to list something as the first, last, biggest, smallest, oldest, whatever. It almost forces people to research it and prove us… more»

Rare Muscle Car: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SX

To help provide relief to buyers of performance cars who were paying rising insurance premiums, Oldsmobile came out with the Cutlass Supreme SX for 1970 and 1971. By not having a unique VIN that shouted “muscle car” to insurance… more»

Hemi Orange: 1974 Plymouth Duster 400 V8

The Duster was a popular fastback variant of the Plymouth Valiant. Between 1970 and 1976, they sold more than 1.3 million of them (plus a smaller number rebadged as the Dodge Dart Demon/Dart Sport). This 1974 edition no longer… more»

Malaise Era Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Oldsmobile collaborated with Hurst Performance on several occasions in the 1960s through the 1980s to produce some limited-production automobiles. Hurst shifters and special graphics helped set the cars apart from other mid-size Olds products. This 1974 edition does not… more»

Faceless Classic: 1971 Plymouth Duster

Many people view the grille and headlamps as the “face” of any vehicle. That means the lack of those items on this 1971 Plymouth Duster leaves it looking like a faceless classic. Don’t be fooled because this is a… more»

Andretti Edition: 1977 Alfa Romeo GT

Found in a shop belonging to an Alfa collector who passed away, this 1977 Alfa Romeo GT Andretti Edition is now for sale on craigslist for $7500. The car has been sitting for ten years without being started. Its… more»

Twin Turbo Project: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway

Forced induction was one of the great motoring trends of the 1980s. Manufacturers and aftermarket tuning specialists realized that it offered endless scope for development that boosted performance significantly. Callaway Cars took the bull by the horns, releasing cars… more»

1 of 1,499: 1957 Ford Thunderbird “Super V8”

First-generation Ford Thunderbirds (1955-57) were 2-seat personal luxury cars. They sold well enough but would do even better when the 1958 redesign brought seating for four. A rare 1957 T-Bird is the E-Code edition which came with a 312… more»

Hallmark Camper Adorned 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat 4WD!

Here’s a case where the topper may be more special than the truck it’s on, or at least that’s what the seller of this 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat was thinking a couple of years ago when he bought… more»

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