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Endless Possibilities: 1964 AEC Routemaster Double-Decker Bus

Black cabs and red double-decker buses. When people think of the London streetscape, more often than not, it is those two vehicles that will appear somewhere in their imaginations. So beloved was the original Routemaster double-decker, that when the… more»

Broken In: 1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof

It is hard to argue that this car is not a barn find. It has been sitting for 30 years in Seymour, Indiana waiting to be rescued. Bought from an estate sale, the car can be seen here on… more»

Hideaway Lights: 1972 Dodge Charger

This 1972 Dodge Charger may potentially have a terminally locked-up engine, but its nearly rust-free body should more than make up for the challenges of rebuilding the 318 that’s under the hood. Throw in the desirable hideaway headlamps and… more»

Project Westy: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia

Volkswagen’s Vanagons are undoubtedly popular vehicles, thanks to their unmistakable looks and practicality. This 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia is a rather extensive project that was stationary for the past 14 years, but it is available here on eBay for… more»

Hemi-Powered Project: 1955 DeSoto Firedome

If there was ever a car that sounded like it belongs in a James Bond movie it’s this 1955 DeSoto Firedome. What a great name and a great line of cars with an interesting history of moving up and… more»

Turbo Project: 1987 Buick Regal T-Type

This 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T follows closely on the heels of a recent post for a survivor-grade example we featured. The Turbo T is effectively a Grand National without the attitude despite having just as much performance on-board,… more»

Worth Fixing? 1966 Ford Bronco For $1,900

I, as much as the next guy, like to see vehicles rescued. I also think the finder of elusive projects should get to command a fair price for their efforts to drag long-forgotten hulks out of their resting place…. more»

Driveway Find: 1971 Buick Riviera

The year 1971 was a big one for GM. The full-sized “B” body cars became even fuller-sized, the Vega (and its on-going saga) was introduced and power started to trend downwards in compliance with the newly legislated Clean-Air Act…. more»

Wrecked Rolls: 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

If I had the time, I’d love to track the sales from this seller of wrecked European luxury and exotic cars. Do they all go on to get restored? Or are they just used as parts cars, a justifiable… more»

1931 Buick Limousine Barn Find!

At first glance, you might think this is a Bentley limousine barn find. Well, you are close. It is actually a 1931 Buick series 95 limo that features a ’31 Bentley grille. The seller was doing a Bentley conversion… more»

Short Box Conversion! 1950 GMC Truck

This 1950 GMC truck is an original California ride and it used to be a long box! Yep, it has been converted to a short bed by “professionally” cutting the frame and bed along with replacing the running boards… more»

Hardtop Luxury: 1955 Packard 400

The combined Studebaker-Packard Corporation was having hard times when this 1955 Packard 400 came onto the scene. In another year, the company would produce its last car in Detroit and a couple of years after that, Packards would be… more»

Finish Your Way! Chopped 1930 Ford Hot Rod

By the 1960s, millions of Ford coupes littered the nation’s junk-yards, back yards, and barnyards. Folks made them into sandboxes and chicken coops, tractors, saw mills, and other contraptions. Stuffing a later model V8 in the lightweight bodies or… more»

Parked In ’59! 1938 LaSalle Touring Sedan

I doubt that we’ll ever see an era like it again. When the 1930s dawned, the General Motors “Companion Make Program” was in full swing, allowing the company to produce distinct brands to fill every perceive niche in the… more»

Triple Mustang Stash: S-Code, T-Code, And ’64 1/2!

Bidding is nearing $30,000 for a package deal featuring three desirable Mustang projects, but the reserve remains unmet. Usually, these multi-car offerings fail to entice bidders into action because of the additional logistical hurdles involved in transporting multiple vehicles,… more»

Rusty Bird: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Many people would look at this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am and see a rusty hulk of a car. A closer examination of the car and VIN indicate that this car was equipped with rare Hurst t-tops and a W72… more»

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