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Big BT7 Project: 1961 Austin Healey 3000

Austin Healey 3000’s have caught my attention ever since a high school friend’s cousin showed me his 1959 model replete with a Chevrolet 327 small-block engine and a Muncie four-speed manual transmission. Today’s find is a 1961 version that… more»

Midas Edition: 1979 International Scout

This 1979 International Harvester Scout is a rare Midas edition, loaded up with all sorts of custom touches courtesy of the Midas Van Conversion Company. In addition to its custom graphics, the Scout featured a tricked-out interior that is… more»

One of 347 Made: Pulse Litestar Autocycle

Just the other day, I was behind one of the goofiest contraptions I’ve ever seen. Effectively a tiny enclosure about a motorcycle with training wheels, I wasn’t sure if it was en ingenious way to enjoy motorcycle riding in… more»

Homemade Widebody: 1968 Triumph GT6

This 1968 Triumph GT6 has been stuck in project car limbo, with the current seller letting it go after discovering another, more compelling undertaking. Therefore, this GT6 is up for grabs, which has until recently been kept in climate… more»

Potential Ridge Runner: 1940 Ford Business Coupe

Right up there with Casey Jones, Daniel Boone, and John Henry lives the legend of the ridge runners.  These illegal whiskey hauling wildmen were the precursors to NASCAR and were the root stock of hot rodding in the South. … more»

Solid Project: 1953 Chevrolet 4100 Truck

This 1953 Chevrolet 4100 Truck spent its early life fighting fires but has now been inactive since 2007. It appears to be in quite reasonable condition and is ripe for restoration. Given its short wheelbase, it should fit into… more»

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»

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