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5-Speed Project: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

DeLoreans have seemingly weathered multiple storms in the collector car industry without issue and they almost always appear sought-after even in rough shape. This is a DMC-12 with the preferred manual gearbox that is described as a project the… more»

Woodland Find: 1952 MG TD Midget

The T-Type was a series of body-on-frame, open 2-seater British sports cars produced by MG between 1936 and 1955. That included the MG TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Midget models. While similar to contemporary cars of the 1940s,… more»

Wooden Bumper Guard! 1951 Ford F1

Ford has dominated the pickup truck scene for much of the past 70 years, and here’s where it all began the first generation of the F-Series, which was built from 1948 to 1952. This one is a 1951 half-ton… more»

Too Far Gone? 1961 Porsche 356

The Porsche 356 was built from 1948 through 1965 and is considered an iconic ride nowadays. Light in weight, it was a nimble-handling sports car available in coupe and convertible body styles. More than 76,000 of them were built… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE – This Corvette sold for $8,411 after we first featured it. Well, it’s popped back up here on eBay but it is now in Florida with a new seller and bidding has already reached $13,900. Will you be… more»

99% Complete: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury

After covering this 1967 Plymouth Fury VIP earlier in the week, and reading all of the comments, I thought it would be interesting to compare it to a Fury from eight years prior. The condition is hardly the same… more»

Major League Provenance? 1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Do you know of Norm Miller?  I don’t but looking around I discovered he was a major-league outfielder, playing from 1965 until 1974 for both the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. His career batting average was .238 and… more»

T-Bird Powered 1939 Ford Tudor Hot Rod

The 1939 Ford is a classic shape, and it looks good as a coupe, convertible, or woody. The two- and four-door sedans are less happy and generally less valuable in the collector market. But the configurations are gaining traction,… more»

Spridget Project: 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite

The Austin-Healey Sprite was a small open sports car built in the UK from 1958 to 1971. It was produced at MG’s factory who added their badged version of the auto in 1961 called the MG Midget. Together, they… more»

Engine Options: 1971 Dodge Challenger

Dodge introduced its First Generation Challenger in 1970 as its entry into the pony car segment. One of two models based on Chrysler’s E-Body platform, it immediately drew admirers courtesy of its muscular styling. Our feature Challenger rolled off… more»

Open to Offers: 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

Some classic cars represent a collaborative effort by several companies, which is true of the 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. It utilized the underpinnings and drivetrain of a Beetle with a body designed by Carrozzeria Ghia and assembled by coachbuilders Karmann…. more»

Parked for 20 Years: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II

Life has a nasty habit of getting in the way of our best-laid plans, which is the case with this 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II and its current owner. Various circumstances mean it is a restoration project that stalled… more»

Rebuilt 401: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

When Buick introduced the Second Generation Electra 225 in 1961, it graphically demonstrated how styling trends could change dramatically. In 1959, fins were king, but by 1961, they were as out-of-date as VHS videos are today. By 1962, when… more»

No Rear Doors! 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

You spy a Nomadesque car like this 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and you think, wow, how unique – someone really wanted to make a statement by creating something that never existed. I have seen four-door models reduced to two,… more»

Celebrity Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

In previous articles, we’ve discussed various classic cars and whether previous celebrity ownership adds to their value. That is the question posed by this 1955 Ford Thunderbird. It found its way from its former home onto US soil in… more»

Yard Art or Parts Car? 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

It’s the eternal question faced by car enthusiasts; At what point does a classic reach the stage where it ceases to be a viable project and becomes a candidate to end its days as a parts car? The owner… more»