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Stalled Project: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Even though 46-years have passed since production ended, the Jaguar E-Type Roadster has the ability to send me weak at the knees. This is a car that received many accolades during its lifetime and many more in subsequent years…. more»

Drop-Top 390 V8 Project: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente

From 1960-65, the Comet was Mercury’s compact car offering and lived in the shadows of the Ford Falcon, which sold in much greater numbers. For 1966, Mercury would go in a different direction and promote the Comet to intermediate… more»

Customized Barn Find: 1977 Chevrolet K10 Stepside

Have you ever been sorely tempted by a project, even convinced to look the other way on expensive repairs, if the general appearance just rubbed you the right way? We don’t need a PhD in here to know that… more»

30 Years Stored! 1965 Lotus Elan

The Lotus Elan is a delight to drive (if you’re small enough of stature) and is known to be the driving experience Mazda engineers chose to emulate when they created the Miata. This one has been stationary for a… more»

First Year Convertible: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The popular Ford Mustang was unchecked (except for the Barracuda) in the new pony car market until the Chevy Camaro came along in 1967. It, too, would be a success, selling 285,000 units in its first year. The convertible… more»

20 Year Garage Find: 1993 Porsche 968 Cabriolet

This rare Porsche 968 Cabriolet has seen better days, seemingly left in the garage for 20 years or so following a series of mishaps that left the bumper covers cracked and the body splattered with bondo. The 968 is… more»

Ravaged by Racoons: Austin Healey 3000 Mark 3

This Austin Healey 3000 Mark 3 is in rough shape, there’s no way to sugarcoat it. It’s listed as a 1968, although the last year for this model was 1967, so the actual year is unknown.  The only way… more»

20 Years in Warehouse: 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6

As of late, I’m on the hunt for a 1980s Alfa Romeo. Specifically, a 75 / Milano sedan, in either the base model flavor or upgraded Verde trim. So, I’ve noticed that while the best cars are commanding respectable… more»

Arizona Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window

When you stumble across an elderly gentleman living in a shipping container in the middle of nowhere in Arizona, it would be easy not to spare him a second glance and to think that he would have nothing to… more»

Potent Upgrade: 1988 Jaguar XJ-S

While the Jaguar XJ-S is instantly recognized as one of the world’s great Grand Tourers, few people remember that the cars also tasted significant success in motorsport. Bob Tullius steered one to victory in the 1977 Trans Am series,… more»

2 Owner T-tops: 1980 Pontiac Formula

This 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula is located in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a project and shows some neglect but it is reported to be a 2 owner car that when restored would look sharp. The car is listed here… more»

Hoard of Mopars and More in Texas!

Once upon a time, a Texas named John Haynie took a liking to Chrysler products and started amassing a collection of them. By the time he passed away at the age of 52, his arsenal had grown to more… more»

Repair or Part Out? 1979 Fiat 128

The Fiat 128 was a small econobox built in Italy between 1969-85 but only imported to the U.S. from 1971-79. It would sell relatively well in the ’70s because the OPEC oil embargo drove up the price of gasoline…. more»

Parts And Pieces: 1970 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last major U.S. automaker to get into the pony car space, but that was more than five years after the rush had started. It would do well in its first year, selling nearly 77,000 units, but… more»

455 V8 Project: 1971 Pontiac Firebird

After a successful first three years, the Pontiac Firebird (and Chevy Camaro) was redesigned for 1970. The second generation would carry the car through the 1981 model year and overall sales of nearly 1.2 million cars. This 1971 edition,… more»

No Reserve Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It can become a common theme with 1st Generation Mustang project cars. I would like a dollar for every example I’ve seen with significant rust problems because I suspect that I would finish up with enough cash to buy… more»

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