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Stored Over 50 Years: 1959 Porsche 356A

There is just something about a barn fresh Porsche. Occasionally we find Porsches in this condition that have been in long term storage. My theory is these cars were loved by their owners but driven as daily transportation, then… more»

Prime Project: 1966 Ford Bronco

According to the ad, this 1966 Ford Bronco has been in the same family since at least 1972. It was parked a decade later and was last running in the late 1990s. It can beĀ found here on eBay with… more»

Real Deal? 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage

Had things gone according to plan, the Chevrolet Monza Mirage would have remained in production for more than its single model year. As a result, there could potentially have been significantly more built than the original 4,097 cars sold… more»

Parked Since ’69! 1955 Chevrolet 210

As the “Jan Brady” of Chevrolet trim levels, the middle trim 210 lacks the flashiness of the Marsha-level Bel Air, and the cuteness of the Cindy-ish 150. For full-on restoration the Bel Air’s additional trim and doo-dads take top… more»

440-Equipped: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

I admire the owner of this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. So often, we see project cars where the restoration process stalls before it has had a chance to start. These cars can then be left to deteriorate beyond the… more»

Suicide Shift Survivor: 1952 Harley-Davidson FL

Suicide shift, jockey shifter, suicide clutch, whatever you call it, a hand-shifted Harley is a piece of nostalgia that some people crave. When this 1952 Harley-Davidson was new, it could have come with the “new” foot-shift/hand clutch, however, this… more»

Rescued From The Crusher! 1965 International Harvester Scout

International Scouts are a sometimes overlooked segment of early SUV’s. Made from 1960 to 1965, the Scout 80 was built to rival the Jeep CJ and Toyota Land Cruiser and was a precursor to the Bronco. In fact, some… more»

Worthy Project Car? 1974 BMW 2002 Tii

This 1974 BMW 2002 Tii is a desirable project car, but is there a chance rust has proven itself a formidable opponent and that this car is past the point of saving? Hard to say, as the Tii’s have… more»

Motorcycle Powered? 1958 Berkeley SE 492

If you don’t know what a Berkeley SE 492 is, don’t feel bad about it. I’d never heard of of one either. All of us that are car people don’t want to admit that something slipped in under our… more»

Sporty 4×4: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4

This 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 is claimed to be a low-mileage example despite appearing a little rough around the edges, with 48,000 miles showing on the odometer. It certainly needs some love in the cosmetics department, but as an… more»

440 Equipped: 1968 Dodge Charger

It isn’t unusual to find 1968 Charger project cars riddled with rust, but that isn’t the case with this car. Below that tired exterior is a structurally sound classic that could conceivably be restored in a home workshop. It… more»

Rare Bucket Seats? 1963 Cadillac Convertible

By 1963, the worst excess of Cadillac’s late ’50s/early ’60s styling had been tamed. Cadillac was in line, at this point, for a long run of substantial sales success, with buttoned-down styling, that would last long into the ’70s…. more»

Swamp Thing! 1968 Ford Bronco

Ford’s Western-themed Bronco promises adventure and fun at every turn, and nothing’s hotter today than the first generation of these rugged short-wheelbase utility vehicles. The Bronco speaks to fans of all ages seeking a connection to a simpler time… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1968 Corvette Convertible is a car that comes with a mystery or two. The owner purchased the vehicle from a deceased estate. The family of the deceased former owner was unable to provide any significant information about the… more»

1,000 Horsepower Crate Engine! 426 Mopar Hellephant

The term “a piece of automotive history” can be thrown around indiscriminately sometimes, but in the case of this crate engine, it is true. You are looking at a 1000 horsepower, 426 cubic inch, “Hellephant” crate engine from Mopar!… more»

428 CJ Jet Ram Air: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I is a loaded-up project car that the seller has owned for many years, but has determined he is not likely to restore any time soon. It is a genuine R-Code (428 Cobra Jet… more»

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