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Bavarian Barn Find: 1974 BMW 3.0CS

The E9 BMW remains one of the more collectible models among the company’s vintage lineup, but that doesn’t mean every version of this pillarless coupe is fetching top dollar. Like so many other cars from this era, changes in… more»

Chop Top? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Let’s say you’re a casual old car lover, and the primary reason you’d want a ‘50s cruiser is to take leisurely Sunday drives. Not for you the car-show circuit and the judges looking at the stampings on the battery… more»

Running Project: 1970 AMC Javelin SST

American Motors got into the pony car game about the same time as General Motors. The Javelin (when flanked by the 2-seat GT version called the AMX) sold well enough by AMC standards. The car would see two generations… more»

Forgotten Project: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette

If you’re like me, you can see potential in almost any project car. In fact, I’d say I get more excited when I see that the car in question has clearly been neglected and forgotten, as it makes me… more»

1989 Bentley Turbo R Barn Find

When it comes to playing dangerous games in the world of car collecting, picking up a dirt-cheap luxury model is perhaps one the riskiest gambles you can take. These are the cars that were previously the top dogs of… more»

Garage Find: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

When you consider how many Jeep Grand Wagoneers still pop up for sale, evidently hidden in garages or barns, it’s truly amazing how many of these early SUVs Jeep must have sold back in the day. These things are… more»

Rare SportBike: 1985 Honda MB-5

When it comes to vintage motorcycles, dirt bikes, and scooters, you really have your choice of any number of makes and models that could serve as a worthy restoration project. Big bikes, small bikes, fast bikes, slow bikes –… more»

Cheap GN: 1985 Buick Grand National

It’s rare to find one of the halo muscle cars of the 1980s offered as trade bait for another project or even listed with a reasonable asking price. But that’s what we have here, and although this 1985 Buick… more»

Unfinished Project: 1983 Dune Buggy

This generically named dune buggy project is a bit of a mystery, owing to the fact that the seller doesn’t identify it as one kit versus another. The good news is, despite its anonymity, a lot of heavy lifting… more»

Ran When Parked: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

Over the years, Ford sold a lot of Galaxie 500s. It was their bread-and-butter car for quite some time, just as the Impala was Chevrolet’s. The most noticeable change for 1968 that the full-size cars went back to horizontal… more»

80k Original Miles: 1983 Ford F150 XLT

This 1983 Ford F150 XLT has been parked in this shed for the past 10-years. It doesn’t currently run, but it is a classic pickup that looks ripe for revival. If you think that you have what it would… more»

390 Equipped: 1968 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan

This 1968 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan is hiding its light under a bushel. Its exterior shows some scars and minor rust issues, but below the surface is a classic wagon with a tidy interior and a drivetrain that has… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

By 1973, Chevrolet’s Corvette was becoming more sedate and more refined. This was good news for some potential buyers, but it was less so for those who desired a hard-edged sports car. Modern technology means that a buyer could… more»

Stalled Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The 1957 Bel-Air was the first of the Tri-Five Chevrolets to grab the attention of classic car enthusiasts. While offerings from the other two years have now developed a strong following, the ’57 remains the most desirable. This ’57… more»

428 CJ Ram Air! 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I

By 1969, Ford Motor Company was pushing their FE-based 428 CI engine out of the way and making room for the 429 CI “385” series motor. The 428 still had some runway to go, however, and it remained a… more»

Free Field Find: 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV

The words “free car” rarely have any association with a vehicle of even modest desirability, but it appears in this instance – at least for Alfa Romeo fans – there may be a chance to end up with a… more»

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