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Storage Locker Score: 1987 BMW M6

Somewhere in Arizona, a dusty BMW M6 sits awaiting another shot at living. Apparently somewhat of a Storage Wars-type find, this M6 is offered with very little information on a website apparently specializing in the sell-off of storage unit discoveries… more»

Parked for 50 Years: One-Off ’64 Corvette

This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is a total one-off creation made by the son of a body shop owner who purchased the car as an insurance company write-off. Originally a heavily damaged convertible with no engine following a theft, the… more»

Beau Projet Voitures: Massive French Auction

There’s a lot of interesting vintage tin coming up for auction in France, where some 250 cars across a wide range of years and makes are up for grabs. The auction is set for this Saturday and will include… more»

Cheap Fun: 1964 Austin Healey Sprite

This red on red 1965 Austin Healey Sprite Mark III is for sale for $4,500 in San Antonio, Texas. It is listed here on Facebook Marketplace and needs a little TLC to get it back on the road, but… more»

Jim Wangers’ Glory Days! 1974 Pontiac Trans Am

Jim Wangers, the Godfather of the Pontiac GTO, is known for his innovative marketing strategies that spawned the muscle car era. However, many people don’t realize that he was an accomplished racer both on the track and on the… more»

Lucerne Blue 1972 Pontiac Trans Am 455

1972 was a strike year for General Motors so only 1,286 Trans Ams were built during the year. Early 2nd generation Trans Ams are highly desirable, especially when ordered in Lucerne Blue. This example is located in Santa Ana,… more»

Awesome Project! 1949 GMC Shorty Bus

I love shorty buses. When done right, they are really cool and are a great way to get to a car show or family event. The front ends look just like their pickup cousins and the large round passenger… more»

Nice V8 Project! 1960 Ford F-100

The 3rd generation of the Ford F-series pickups saw a pretty dramatic styling change from the previous years. Long gone were the “fat fenders” and curves of the 48-56, which were replaced with sharper lines, flat panels, and an… more»

Floor Pans Done: 1966 Porsche 912

This 1966 Porsche 912 is lacking an engine at the moment, but does come with a 5-speed manual transmission and new floor pans installed. The seller notes it is a desirable “three gauge” car that has evidence of previous… more»

Stalled Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

My first true cool car was a 1973 Camaro. Unfortunately, it was all I could afford in 1980 and $900 didn’t buy much, so the car had lots of problems. This 1973 Camaro is for sale on Facebook Marketplace… more»

Serious Big Block: 1959 Hall-Scott 6156-FE Engine

We’ve all seen plenty of big-block engines during our life, but this Hall-Scott could be one of the biggest that you are ever likely to see. This beauty has a capacity of 935ci, which is pretty impressive. If you… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe

Finding an unmodified and solid 1930 Ford Model A Coupe is getting to be a bit of a challenge these days. Many of these cars have been chopped, channeled or modified in some way, but Reader Ben B found… more»

Cheap Performance Sedans: Taurus SHO Package

Bidding ends soon for this cheap pair of Ford Taurus SHO performance sedans, and I’m shocked no one has yet lodged on bid on these long-dormant hot rods. The SHO’s are both first generation models that the seller is… more»

Dark-Roasted! 1971 De Tomaso Pantera Fire Sale

Sometimes, when you’re camping, you wake up early and start thinking about breakfast. You survey the smoldering remnants of the previous night’s fire, smiling as you recall how your beer-fueled buddies built an epic tribute to early man, a… more»

Nearly Finished: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Sometimes project cars come along, and the owner sings the car’s praises, but in the end, they turn out to be a horror story. Well, that doesn’t seem to be the case with this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. The… more»

8,500 Genuine Miles: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Convertible

It is hard to believe that someone would buy a car like this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, use it for about a year, and then park it. Believe it or not, that has been the fate of this car,… more»

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