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Ratty T/A: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Indy Pace Car

For some, this car may take the term “patina” a little too far. But make no mistake, the seller knows this is a Ratty T/A.  It even says so across the windshield.  With an asking price of $7,500, this… more»

39k Genuine Miles: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

There can be many casualties of a relationship breakdown, and the fact that this 1973 Mustang Mach 1 has only 39,000 genuine miles on the odometer is one of the more unusual consequences of such a situation. Due to… more»

Parked in ’74: 1952 Jaguar XK120 FHC

This 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe might appear to be an expensive starting point for a restoration project, but upon completion, it could be a car that is capable of commanding a solid 6-digit value. What makes it… more»

Parked In The ’90s: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1961 Corvette isn’t completely original, but what it represents is a solid prospect for restoration. The car has been sitting since the early 1990s, but has been returned to a running state, and could be driven as it… more»

Fallen Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang

This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback was a desirable specimen at one time, loaded with good parts and built in far more limited quantities than the coupe. However, this example has fallen on hard times and was clearly put out… more»

Parked in 1988: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop

Parked in this shed in 1988, this 1963 Galaxie is a 2-owner vehicle with a claimed 89,000 miles on the clock. It looks like a solid car that is just waiting to be restored. The time has come for… more»

Cheap Kit Car: $950 Bradley GT Project

At one time, this VW based kit car had to have been a bit wild! It is a Bradley GT and is for sale in Austin, Texas for $950 and you can see it here on Craigslist. While a… more»

Agony and Ecstasy: 1966 Lotus Elan

The Lotus Elan is a study in contrasts. Built as the first Lotus designed exclusively for public roads, the car has attracted a following far in excess of its production numbers. Enthusiasts and writers wax poetically about its other… more»

Garage Find: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Some individuals would refer to GM’s 1958 designs as wretched excess. I wouldn’t go that far, but let’s just say chrome was in vogue in 1958 and the Corvette was no exception. While 1959 was similar but different for… more»

Rare Mexican Sunroof? 1965 Ford Mustang GT

This 1965 Ford Mustang is unusual for a few reasons, it’s a Mexican-market car and it has an electric sunroof! It’s also a GT model and the seller claims you won’t likely find many others like it because the… more»

Original Bubble Car: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

It was the appearance of the original Iso Isetta that caused the world to coin the phrase “bubble car.” It was a term that seemed to find its way onto many other micro-cars of the era, but the Isetta… more»

20 Year Sleep: 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster

This Jaguar XK140 cuts a pretty forlorn figure sitting in this barn. It is a spot that it has occupied for more than 20-years while it has waited for someone to come along and return it to its best…. more»

Stored 20 Years: 1974 Pontiac GTO

This 1974 Pontiac GTO is one of a very small number of the Ventura-based models that arrived after the GTO’s hey-day as an American muscle car icon. Although not terribly popular compared to the original “Goat,” these were still… more»

Sweet Graphics: 1979 Ford Free Wheelin’ Bronco

This 1979 Ford Bronco is a well-worn example of the rare Free Wheelin’ edition, which got some cosmetic upgrades and was offered across the Ford truck lineup from 1977-1981. The Bronco is described as a running/driving example equipped with… more»

One Family Since New! 1955 Oldsmobile 88

Wouldn’t it be great to be a fly on the wall at a large self-storage facility, think of all of the old cars that are probably squirreled away behind those orange roll-up doors! That’s the first thing that I… more»

Brush Find: 1959 Volkswagen Bus

Despite being hidden by the weeds, bidders have pushed this listing for a 1959 Volkswagen Bus project to nearly $30,000. This is an early, double-door panel model that looks to be quite rusty but is also seemingly quite complete… more»

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