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RS200 Replica: 1993 Toyota MR2

There is seemingly no limit to someone’s creativity if they wish to build a car that is otherwise unobtainable for mere mortals. We’ve seen it for generations, now, where various econoboxes are used to help someone get a little… more»

E24 Project: 1984 BMW 633CSI

There’s a distinct quality of vehicles that haven’t been abandoned for decades but perhaps fell on hard times in the last few years. In my opinion, these are compelling to buy as projects, as the neglect is perhaps only… more»

Too Far Gone? 1950 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

The DeVille debuted in 1949 as a top trim package on the Series 62 Cadillacs. That included the Coupe DeVille, which was one of the first pillarless 2-door hardtops. These cars became a series of their own later in… more»

Solid Carport Find? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300

If someone wrote a book on how not to sell a classic, they could utilize the listing for this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 as a prime example. From the limited images to the almost nonexistent description, an in-person inspection… more»

Easy Restoration: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

The Hawks were a series of Studebaker and – for one year – Packard automobiles produced from 1956 to 1964. One of the earliest was the Golden Hawk, a 2-door hardtop that had a run of three years (1956… more»

$1,600 Or Offer: 1968 International 1200C 4×4

You can hardly get a four-wheel brake job for $1,600 these days, and here is an entire truck for that price.  It needs work, of course, but what old vehicle doesn’t? This 1968 International 1200C 4×4 pickup can be… more»

Running Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Ford only produced the Boss 302 for two years (1969-1970). This example is claimed to be a Marti Report certified example located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is listed here on eBay and has been bid to $40,600 with 8… more»

Rare Original Color: Code Z 1956 Ford Thunderbird

Based on the provided photos and current condition of this two owner, two-seater 1956 Ford Thunderbird, it hasn’t led a pampered life and will need restoring (which will take a lot of green). But, on the plus side, the… more»

42k Mile Barn Find: 1971 Dodge Dart Demon

Following in the footsteps of Plymouth’s Valiant-based Duster, the Dodge division got its own corporate cousin a year later, with the Dart Demon making its first appearance for the 1971 model year.  While both cars are very similar outside,… more»

3-On-The-Tree W/O.D.: 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood

While old station wagons continue to be a collector’s hit, I’m not certain about the prospects for this 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood. The listing states that the car is in “Good Condition,” but I think that’s a debatable position. The… more»

BF Exclusive: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible A-Code

Who doesn’t like an original-era Mustang? OK, maybe Chevy people, but the rest of us are all in, especially when you’re talking about a 1965, and an A-code convertible at that. The chance for you to own this car… more»

Graffiti Special: 1990 Dodge Dynasty

The Dodge Dynasty was one of the largest variants of the Chrysler K-Car, in production from 1988 to 1993. It employed front-wheel-drive, a V6 engine, and was considered a mid-size car by size and weight. This 1990 example of… more»

Rebuilt Six-Banger: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon

Ford Motor Co. decided there was a market for a fourth brand in its lineup. So, they introduced the Edsel in 1958 using features not found on other FOMOCO products (like a push-button transmission in the middle of the… more»

Stored 10 Years: 1974 Lotus Elite

The Lotus Elite remains a textbook example of what might have been. For all of our chatter about cars made by GM that were almost great – I’m looking at you, Pontiac Fiero – Lotus has had its fair… more»

1956 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door St. Regis

Tri-tone paint right from the 1956 brochure makes this 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door St. Regis Hard Top stand out in a crowd, and a first-generation hemi’ V8 backs up that style with performance. This Rapid City, South Dakota… more»

Canadian Survivor: 1965 Plymouth Savoy

The Savoy nameplate was applied to Plymouth’s full-size cars in the U.S. from 1951 to 1964 and usually signified the entry-level model. But for the new C-body Plymouths built in Windsor, Ontario, in 1965 for consumption within Canada, the… more»

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