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Cobra Jet Convertible! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7

Well admittedly, this one doesn’t look like much. The debate will be what it is versus what it was – does the value carry forward? On paper, this is a rare car and worthy of a close look. It’s… more»

Dirty Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Time marches on, and sometimes it marches right across a classic car leaving plenty of damage in its wake. That is the case with this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, but it is definitely a car that could be restored. Below… more»

Original 322: 1954 Buick Century

The previous owner of this 1954 Buick Century passed away a few years ago, and it was then that the vehicle roared into life for the last time. It has been sitting ever since, and while the current owner… more»

Barn Fresh: 1949 Plymouth Special DeLuxe

The seller of this 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe repeats a well-known phrase in the auto world, “When the top goes down, the price goes up.” That’s true in many cases, even if the convertible in question needs a full… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1960 Triumph TR3A

The seller has already done some of the work on this gray 1960 Triumph TR3A as it is a running, driving and stopping find! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where bidders have moved the price up to… more»

Stalled Restoration: 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Phaeton

Now this restoration was started before I was even born, but, speaking from my limited experience, I fully understand how restoration can hit the figurative wall. No explanation is given as to why the restoration of this 1930 Ford… more»

Affordable Classic? 1980 Triumph TR7

I’ve noticed in the last few years that the much-maligned Triumph TR7 has finally approached collectible status. One of the things that are universally felt by enthusiasts is that TR7 build quality got better as time went on and… more»

Take Me Home! 1953 MG TD Barn Find

It’s been almost sad to watch MG T-Series values drop as the folks that loved them when they were younger (both the cars and the people) age out of the collector vehicle market. On the other hand, that drop… more»

Real Factory Half-Cab: 1969 Ford Bronco

First-generation Ford Broncos came in several cab configurations. Most of them had a full top while some were roadsters and some were half-cabs. There are a lot of half-cab Broncos that weren’t born that way from the factory, but… more»

Army Helper: 1942 Dodge Power Wagon Carryall

In southeast New York, there’s a 1942 Dodge Power Wagon that needs rescuing. It is believed to be a former military mobile repair vehicle and you can tell it has led quite a life. It can be found here… more»

Finish It Your Way: 1931 Ford Model AA Panel Delivery

This truck is a little bit of a hodgepodge of different vehicles put together. The seller says they believe it started life as a truck from the Denver Police Museum which was one of 41 ever made by Ford…. more»

Buy, Not Rent, This 1968 Shelby Hertz GT350 Mustang!

The opportunities to purchase a relatively complete, straight and running 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 are pretty hard to come by. With the auction here on eBay ending so soon for this car, you’d better move quickly. Current bidding is… more»

Restoration Commenced: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

The seller of this 1970 Mustang Fastback is very quick to emphasize that it isn’t a genuine Boss, but that it is a solid and complete car just waiting for someone to complete the restoration that the current owner… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL

At some point in time, this 1966 Fairlane 500 XL is going to require some restoration work and rust repairs, but the good news is that the vehicle does appear to be structurally sound. That means that the next… more»

Roller Project: 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS

There are no shortages of descriptions that sellers use to describe their cars. They run the gamut from zero description to a tome, from a complete downplay to an over-the-top “give me a break, please” exaggeration and then all… more»

No Reserve: 1953 Studebaker Champion

You really have to love No Reserve auctions, because these open up the possibility of securing a project car for a fairly affordable price. The owner of this 1953 Studebaker Champion Hardtop purchased the vehicle from an estate sale,… more»

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