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1954 Jaguar XK120 Coupe Project

The International Motor Show was an annual fete in Great Britain, held in the 30s at Earls Court, understandably interrupted for ten years between 1938 and 1948.  The show was re-introduced and its first post-war show was announced for late… more»

Clean Up and Ride! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The 1973 model year would be the last for the first-generation of the Ford Mustang. Nearly a decade after its original launch, the car was much different than the original: longer, wider, heavier, and more expensive. Sales had dwindled… more»

Stored 43 Years: 1930 Ford Model A

If Henry Ford was anything, he was a great businessman, with two successful car launches in a row. First, there was the Model T, which sold 15 million copies. And then there was the Model A, which saw another… more»

Cheap Thrills? 1987 Yugo GV Project

The Yugo. This is a car that has been the butt of more jokes than I could possibly list. For all of its flaws and failings, there is a dedicated group of individuals who adore these little cars and… more»

Cheap Survivor: 39k Mile 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The first generation of Chevy’s innovative compact, the Corvair, ran from 1960-64. The automobiles would be restyled for 1965-69, but still look like the cars before them. The first group of Corvairs took the most heat on safety from… more»

Worth Saving? 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

In 1968, Dodge brought out the second generation of the Charger and they were sharp cars, more aerodynamic than their predecessors. They would enjoy a three-year run and sold well. The R/T was the “Road/Track” edition and would come… more»

Unrestored Project: 1977 GMC Eleganza Motorhome

We’ve seen a rash of these front-wheel-drive GMC motorhomes come up for sale of late, and I suspect it has something to do with the wave of people tired of being house-bound and looking for a way out given… more»

Real Gran Sport? 1972 Buick Skylark GS

Buick has used the name Gran Sport (GS) on several performance cars built since 1965. Buick GS series automobiles were the most lavishly equipped GM sport models in their day. This 1972 edition purports to be a Skylark GS… more»

Bargain Choo Choo? 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS

This 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS Choo Choo Custom is located in Rockford, Illinois just west of Chicago. This car left the factory with the run of the mill standard Chevrolet 5.0 liter V8 engine and automatic transmission. The… more»

Smashed Spider: 1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto

As someone who is not immune to the siren song of a desirable car that is down on its luck, I can emphasize with this seller’s delusions of grandeur as it relates to hatching a plan to restore a… more»

Parked For 12 Years: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500/XL

Hidden away in the back corner of this shed is a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500/XL that is begging to be revived. It appears that it may have been restored in the past, but it has been parked for the… more»

Parked For 40 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

This 1968 Mustang GT Convertible is an unmolested classic that has been parked for 40-years. The current owner has coaxed it back to life, and it now runs and drives. The Mustang is fitted with a few interesting options… more»

Free Spirit Project: 1975 Buick Century Pace Car

Pace car tributes are almost always some of the cooler finds among the classic American car marketplace, if for no other reason than the paint-and-sticker scheme is unlike anything else you’d find on the dealer’s lot. The 1975 Buick… more»

That Nose! 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

When Pontiac introduced the Grand Am in 1973 as a “European-ish” sports coupe and sedan, reviews were mixed despite over 43,000 leaving showrooms. However, as time passes the memories grow fonder and a good Grand Am is now much… more»

One of 330 Made: Wrecked 1960 Triumph Italia 2000

This unusual 1960 Triumph Italia 2000 coupe is one of just 330 cars made, penned by renowned designer Giovanni Michelotti and assembled atop a Triumph TR3 chassis. The design is still striking today, and one we rarely see in… more»

Big Block 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

On paper, this 1966 Corvette coupe looks like a great project — with one “rat” in the way. It’s listed for sale here on eBay with a buy it now of $38,500 but the seller is suggesting that you… more»

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