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Funky Art Car: 1941 Packard Hearse

When you are reading the listing for a car that has come onto the market and you find the word “hideous” in the text, you just know that you are onto an absolute winner. I’m not kidding here, because… more»

Mystery Model: BMW-Powered Kit Car

The seller of this BMW-powered kit car doesn’t know what make the car is, or even where it came from – all he knows is that it belonged to his father, who recently passed away. There’s been some chatter… more»

No Reserve Z-Project: 1972 Datsun 240Z

This 1972 Datsun 240Z is the preferred early edition of the long-running sports car, but not quite a Series 1 model. Still, with its less restrictive emissions equipment and slim chrome bumpers, a ’72 240Z is hardly a bad… more»

Plenty of Parts Included: 1968 Dodge Charger

While it might appear to be battered and bruised, this 1968 Dodge Charger does hold some promise as a project car. There must be plenty of people who can identify the potential because there are not only 168 people… more»

Dealer Installed Turbo: 1982 DeLorean DMC-12

One of the most commonly criticized aspects of the DeLorean was the fact that for a sports car, it lacked performance. That may not be an issue with this particular example, as a dealer-fitted turbocharger installation holds the promise… more»

Cheapest Cadillac? 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood

If you sit and compile a list of the most iconic American cars from the 1950s, then those distinctive fins and bullet tail-lights belong to a vehicle which simply had to make that list. The 1959 Cadillac was bold,… more»

Barn Fresh 1958 Porsche Speedster!

This 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster is selling at no reserve on Saturday, October 5. Said to be an impressive survivor with a wonderfully patina’d exterior, it’s one of the few that hasn’t been put into a museum or undergone… more»

Cheap Big Healey? 1959 Austin-Healey Project

This 1959 Austin Healey 3000 was acquired as part of a package deal, with the other roadster currently under restoration by the seller. It seems logical that this one was used for any needed parts and then put up… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1973 Mini Innocenti 1300 + Spares

The classic Mini is an absolute hoot to drive, with go-kart level handling and a clever design. If you’ve been hunting for a Mini project but want something a little different, Reader Mike N’s Innocenti is definitely worth a… more»

1957 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon With A Hidden Surprise

When someone sets out to create a custom car, things might not be all that they appear to be. That’s the case with this 1957 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon, because under the skin there lies a bit of a… more»

Unfinished Project: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 4×4

Well now, this is something just a bit different. This 1990 Corvette is what the owner refers to as a partially completed monster truck conversion, and it’s just waiting for someone to finish it to their own personal taste…. more»

454 Equipped: 1975 Chevrolet El Camino Super Sport

For lovers of the El Camino, 1975 was a significant year. This was the final year that you could walk into your local GM dealer and order your car fitted with a 454ci V8. That’s precisely what the original… more»

Solid Interest: 1950 Crosley Devin

With a body by Devin Enterprises draped over a 1950 Crosley chassis and running gear, this 1950 Crosley Devin is an interesting looking car. It is a lightweight little vehicle that seems to promise the next owner plenty of… more»

Big Block Wagon! 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

Two adults, two kids, two more kids, two dogs, two 4×8 sheets of plywood, and more… all are welcome in the faithful full-sized wagon, the ark of middle America. This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon in San Diego, California looks… more»

Only Cosmetic Damage: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

If you give it no more than a cursory glance, this 1954 Corvette is a really nice looking car. However, look a little longer and you can see some body and cosmetic damage that will need to be addressed…. more»

One Year Only: 1958 Edsel Citation Hardtop

Timing is everything, and it’s everything that Edsel simply didn’t have. The Edsel range was introduced to the motoring public amidst huge fanfare, and its first-year offerings were nothing if not interesting. One of those initial offerings was the… more»