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Stalled Project: Factory Five 818 S

It seems that no matter what brand the kit car is, or how well built it may be, there’s always a strong likelihood it ends up an unfinished project in someone’s basement. The car seen here is sold by… more»

Rare French Classic: 1950 Simca 8 Sport

While build totals can’t be confirmed, the Simca 8 Sport could be considered to be a rare French classic. Bringing together renowned designers and builders, the car that rolled off the production line possessed classic lines that hold up… more»

Classified Find: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL AMG

Of all of the European tuning houses, there is probably none more famous than AMG. The company has been weaving its magic on Mercedes-Benz products since the 1960s, and some of their offerings have become the most desirable in… more»

1 of 738: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

One of the holy grail engines from the 1960s is Chrysler’s 426 Hemi which output nearly one horsepower per cubic inch. Only 738 of them went into the Dodge Coronet in 1966, which would make a sweet survivor or… more»

One-Owner Ltd Edition: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The best thing that may have ever happened to the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was the release of the Smokey & The Bandit movie in 1977. The year of the release, sales went up 47%, followed by another 36%… more»

Ragtop Project: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible

For many, the Pontiac GTO started the muscle car movement in the mid-1960s. It was a potent mid-size automobile that enjoyed a more than 10-year run with a brief Australian-based resurrection 30 years later. Convertibles are rarer today than… more»

Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

There is a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time. That is the case for the seller of this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. He located this classic hidden away in a barn. It… more»

Cheap Classic: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Leading a life of adventure can be a great thing, but there are times when it isn’t. The latter scenario would seem to be the case with this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. Not only has this limited-edition classic… more»

454/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

The original owner of this 1971 Corvette was an enthusiast who loved these cars, and he used this one regularly until he parked it in a barn around 20-years ago. He recently passed away, so it is a classic… more»

Original 383: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

The late 1960s and early 1970s marked one of the most adventurous in American motoring history when it came to the question of paint colors. Subtlety took second place to in-your-face shades like the yellow worn by this 1971… more»

Big Block Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger

Considering the emphasis that Dodge placed on performance in the 1960s, it’s surprising they were the last major manufacturer to join the pony car race. Even AMC got there ahead of Dodge. However, the wait was worth it because… more»

Grandpa’s Hunting Truck: 1978 International Harvester Scout

Can you imagine a better hunting truck than a Scout? It’s certainly likely one of the top 10 examples of a vehicle you can see parked on a large tract of land, with all the requisite features of a… more»

Race Support Transporter: 1960 Austin FFK140

Old race transporters are quite possibly the best reason to buy a humongous, non-running vehicle and park it on your lawn. I can’t abide by most things that fall into this category, but transporters for racing teams are just… more»

Rare 1961 Morris Minor Panel Barn Find

While it wasn’t an uncommon sight on the road in its home country, spotting a 1961 Morris Minor Panel Van on American streets is extremely unusual. This one was found hidden away in a barn, and it needs a… more»

No Reserve 1988 BMW M3 Project

$40,000 for a car that needs an engine rebuild: if there’s any further proof needed that the E30 M3 market is still completely bananas, look no further. This example of BMW’s halo car of the 1980s is a dusty… more»

Shed Find: 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger Project

Before you get your hopes up, you must realize that this 1974 Ford Bronco is a project. Once your expectations are a little lower, this truck appears to have a lot of potential. The Bronco is listed here on… more»

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