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Garage Find: 1956 Porsche Speedster

It’s hard to believe that some of the most limited production and coveted sports cars ever made are still being found in forgotten garages. Just last week, we profiled a rare Convertible D roadster that was with the same… more»

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Survivor!

There are times when tackling someone’s unfinished project can be fraught with heartache. At other times, it doesn’t seem so bad as a buyer can see exactly what they are getting themselves into. The latter scenario appears to be… more»

One Family For 56 Years: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

Every car that survives long enough has a story, sometimes many of them. These objects that we love are, like all things, ephemeral; they succumb to rust and wrecks and mechanical failures. They burn and they get crushed. They’re… more»

Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2

This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 is a case of appearing far worse than it actually is, as despite its roughshod looks and evidence of vandalism, the car is actually quite solid underneath and comes with numerous spare parts needed… more»

Barn Fresh 1958 MGA Roadster

The MG MGA was devised as a new sports car for the MG brand in the early 1950s. Previous models from MG had high seating positions, upright grilles, and separate fenders. The MGA, with its enclosed pontoon fenders, low-slung… more»

429-Powered: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 was a high-performance version that Ford introduced for the 1969 model year, and it instantly became a huge hit. By the time this 1973 Mustang Mach 1 was built, the model had undergone its first facelift… more»

Top Banana? 1970 Dodge Challenger Project

The Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda were released in 1970 as a late response to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, which dominated the pony car market in the late Sixties. One characteristic that distinguished these new Mopar E-Body… more»

One of 341! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler SCJ 4-Speed

This is quite a find, it’s a genuine 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler, not a Cyclone GT, but a performance car that came equipped with some pretty serious hardware. Unfortunately, time has gotten the better of it, but there is… more»

Unfinished Project: 1957 Pontiac Custom Safari

When Chevrolet came out with what would become known as the “Tri Five” Chevies, that included the addition of the Nomad 2-door sport wagon. Pontiac would follow suite with its version called the Safari and – it, too –… more»

Engine Revival Started: 1971 Mercedes 300 SEL 3.5V8

Close your eyes, pitch a horseshoe, and today, you’ll hit a Mercedes somewhere. That was not the case in 1971 when they were still considered to be a somewhat exotic import, purchased by individuals that really appreciated German quality… more»

One Owner? 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

What constitutes a one-owner vehicle? Is it a car that was only kept and driven by a single person, or one that after a long time may have passed into another set of hands but otherwise remained undriven and… more»

Mechanic Special: 1987 Dodge Shelby CSX

There’s potentially a serious diamond in the rough with this rare, project-grade 1987 Dodge Shelby CSX up for grabs in Hayward, California. This is the first year model of Carroll Shelby’s “Experimental” project (hence, CSX), and it was a… more»

Parked For 48 Years! 1964 Studebaker Avanti

It is a fact that the RMS Titanic sank because by the time the iceberg was spotted, the evasive maneuvers attempted by the crew were too little, too late. The same is true of Studebaker as a manufacturer. The… more»

Finned Project: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Sometimes an enthusiast will buy a project car, and they’ll wonder if they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. Some people will wave the white flag, while others will decide to chew harder in a bid to return… more»

Shed Find: 1949 Chevrolet Pickup

A lot of old farm trucks seem to be coming out of the upper Midwest lately and this 1949 is no exception. It can be found for sale in Murdock, Minnesota here on eBay with a current bid of… more»

Rare 4-Speed: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

One of the early personal luxury cars, the Grand Prix mixed muscle with comfort right from the beginning. Launched in 1962, the first generation of the car would run through 1968. The nameplate itself would end up being one… more»

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