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Forgotten Project: 1977 Toyota Celica GT

The first-generation Toyota Celica is one of the more sought-after Japanese cars, with recent auction sales pointing to the fact that collectors aren’t being shy about plunking down some very real cash to own one of the best. Similarly,… more»

Mini Bimmer Project Lot: BMW Isetta Duo

Unpacking another enthusiast’s collection can represent a staggering amount of work. Piles of random parts, mislabeled boxes, and sorting out what’s a usable item versus a throwaway can represent hours’ worth of effort for unknown gain. In the case… more»

Brit with a 440: 1974 Jensen Interceptor

Jensen Interceptors are not one of the more commonly seen cars from the 1960s and 1970s, with only 7,141 sales spanning the production model years of 1966-1976. With an American powerplant (from Chrysler) to increase reliability, this unassuming British… more»

Hot 1970 Dodge Dart 340 Swinger

Decisions, decisions. The next owner of this 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger will face a few as they tailor this classic to their specific needs. The current owner has slotted an upgraded V8 under the hood and transformed it into… more»

Supercharged Garage Find: 1989 Honda CRX Si

Modern-day barn finds more often than not are in someone’s garage, not a rickety red barn. This 1989 Honda CRX Si is an unusual find, not only for being a modern vehicle that looks like any other dusty barn… more»

One-Owner Shed Find: 1970 Pontiac GTO

While the letters “GTO” are commonly thought to mean “Gas, Tires, & Oil,” the name goes deeper than that. Suggested by John DeLorean himself, the name was inspired by the successful race car, the Ferrari 250 GTO. It’s an… more»

Cozy 1963 Airstream Globetrotter Project

With the pandemic and its work-from-home ethos, many people have discovered the positive aspects of living in a van down by the river. You can get away from home…while still being at home. Custom camper builds have emerged as… more»

Original V8 Shortbed: 1955 Chevrolet 3100

Late 1955 was an important time for Chevrolet as it introduced ints new Task Force truck range. Not only did this new model offer more modern styling than its predecessor, but it brought a V8 to the table for… more»

Stalled Project? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Drop-Top

Chevrolet execs didn’t see the Ford Mustang as a serious threat when it first hit the market, but they soon realized they had erred when sales of the new “pony car” went through the roof. So, a crash program… more»

Series 1 Automatic: 1971 Datsun 240Z

In some cases, finding a sports car equipped with an automatic transmission is a good thing, as it means a vehicle that would otherwise typically be abused has survived in better-than-expected condition thanks to being used as more of… more»

Riviera Blue Project: 1973 BMW 2002

Bidding is downright reasonable for this 1973 BMW 2002, which is a desirable round taillight model that originally came from California. As such, the car is said to be largely dry and free from the cancerous rust that can… more»

V8/3-Speed: 1960 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

Following in the vein of this 1950 Pontiac Sedan Delivery is this 1960 Chevrolet example. We have covered this vintage SD on Barn Finds before – with approximately 5,300 produced, they’re not exactly rare. But, they’re still an interesting… more»

Questionable Modifications: 1970 Porsche 914/6

While it can be painful to house an ugly duckling in your garage, the desirability of some models far outshines whatever temporary veneer hides their true identity. In the case of a rarity like a genuine Porsche 914/6, the… more»

A Trio Of Rare Austin Gipsy 4x4s!

The Austin Gipsy was created by British Motor Corp. to compete against the success Land Rover had in getting lucrative government contracts for producing utility vehicles. The Jeep-like early SUVs were built between 1958-68 until the BMC merger with… more»

Highly Optioned: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible

Sometimes there’s nothing quite like having a relative that owns a new car dealership. That is the story behind this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible. The original owner’s brother ordered the car on her behalf through his dealership… more»

Daily Driver? 1964 Ford Falcon Futura

The 1960s became the age of the compact car, at least from Detroit’s perspective. Ford launched the Falcon in 1960 and it would see success throughout the entire decade. Its platform would launch at least two other popular Ford… more»

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