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Junkyard Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z

As we all know by now (or most of you, at least, have been beaten to death with this information), I bought a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 out of a salvage yard a few years back. I am happy… more»

Original 427/4-Speed Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Many factors determine whether a classic car is worthy of restoration. These include rarity, desirability, and historical significance. That brings us to this 1968 Corvette Convertible, which seems to tick the boxes. Although it isn’t exceedingly rare, it is… more»

Original California 1969 Ford Bronco

First-generation Ford Broncos have always been popular but when Ford reintroduced them in 2020, they have seen even more popularity. When you find one in solid, original condition like this 1969 model, they can command a premium price. This… more»

How Much? 1974 International Scout II

It wasn’t too long ago, a project like this 1974 International Scout II could have been picked up for a couple of thousand dollars. But like many other things lately, prices seem to be almost unbelievable. This one is… more»

15 Car Barn Find Collection For Sale

A fortunate few people will one day open a barn door to be confronted by a forgotten and desirable classic car. Fewer still will hit the jackpot by unearthing more than one car in that barn. Imagine the surprise… more»

Rusty Roller: 1970 Dodge Charger

It’s amazing what a redesign can do. The Dodge Charger was not an immediate success, selling just 53,000 units in 1966 and 1967 combined. Then Chrysler redid their B-bodied intermediates in 1968 and they delivered nearly 225,000 copies of… more»

Former Hot Rod? 1967 Chevrolet Nova

UPDATE 03/06/2023: Selling a classic can sometimes be challenging, and persistence is often the key to success. That appears to be the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Nova. The seller had no luck with their previous listing. Bidding reached… more»

One-Family Owned – 1964 Chevrolet Truck

This 1964 Chevrolet LWB pickup is being sold by the grandson of the original owner. It is located in Tacoma, Washington and will need restoration work to get it into safe operating condition. Gunter Kramer sent us the link…. more»

California Barn Find: 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

The R107 chassis Mercedes-Benz remains one of the more accessible contemporary classics that you can buy for safely under $10,000 if you’re not set on owning a concours example. The range of options is expansive, owing to the long-term… more»

Big Bad Green Project: 1970 AMC AMX

In the late 1960s/early 1970s, Chrysler had a plethora of wild colors for their hot cars. Like Plum Crazy and Hemi Orange. Not to be outdone, American Motors had a smaller assortment of crazy color choices in the “Big… more»

French Fiberglass: 1966 Matra D’Jet V

René Bonnet was one busy guy. Not only was he manufacturing automobiles, but he was also racing for Renault. It was his affiliation with Renault that caused Bonnet to leave his first automaking endeavor, a partnership with Charles Deutsche… more»

Original 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 4-Speed

Many purists believe that 1971 marked the turning point for the American muscle car. General Motors marques began detuning their high-performance V8s as tightening emission standards loomed while rising insurance costs drove many enthusiasts to seek less potent and… more»

Roller With Patina: 1974 Dodge Challenger

Declining sales led Chrysler to pull the plug on both the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger in 1974. The latter saw a production of little more than 11,000 copies before the end came in April, almost 10 years to… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air was born in 1950 as a 2-door hardtop with an exclusive roofline. That would continue until 1953 when the name attorned all of Chevrolet’s top-end automobiles. The cars received new sheet metal in 1953, so the… more»

No Reserve 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

When selecting a candidate for a project build, an enthusiast’s decision will usually be driven by their vision for the finished product. If a faithful restoration is the goal, an essentially complete and unmolested car is the obvious choice…. more»

Crazy 1975 Dodge Woodsman 4×4 Camper

According to the seller, this 1975 Dodge Woodsman 4×4 camper is one of only eight made. There were several versions of Woodsman’s produced over the years, but apparently, the 4×4 version with a bare aluminum body was very rare…. more»

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