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Original 327 Equipped 1969 Chevrolet Camaro!

Despite the 1969 Camaro’s prominent status on many enthusiasts’ Top Ten list of cars-to-own-someday, examples turn up for sale every week across the budget spectrum. You want a DIY project? How about one with an oak tree for an… more»

Rough And Ready: 1972 Ford Bronco Sport

There’s nothing quite like a No Reserve auction to bring the potential buyers running, and this 1972 Bronco is quite a good example of that. After opening at $6,500, the bidding has risen to $8,700, and at that price,… more»

Buy One Get One Free: Two 1987 Yugo GV Projects

Recently, it seems like Facebook Marketplace has become a more popular place to find good deals on vehicles and parts. However, the platform often leads to uninformed inquiries from buyers and also sellers with overly ambitious expectations. The latter… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1955 Chevrolet 150

This 1955 Chevrolet 150 has been sitting since 1982, and that has been long enough for its dark blue paint to gather a reasonable coating of mold. For the new owner, this is a car that represents a blank… more»

Perfect First Project: 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe

The owner of this 1930 Ford Model A suggests that it would be equally suited to either a restoration or rod project. While I appreciate both, I think that it would be a shame to see a car that… more»

Fresh Paint: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

The owner of this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 has commenced the restoration process but has decided to part with the car before it is complete. With the ongoing popularity of the 442, there has been some interest shown in this… more»

26k Genuine Miles: 1960 NSU Sport Prinz

Designed by the famed Bertone Studios and released in 1958, the Sport Prinz was an attempt by NSU to inject some sporting excitement into its range. It offered improvements in performance over its 2-door sedan cousin, and during its… more»

Aussie Winter Project: 1959 Ford Skyliner

With 12,915 cars rolling off the production line, the 1959 Ford Skyliner is not the rarest car on the planet. However, in the place that this particular car calls home, it is a rare sight indeed. Located in Brighton… more»

Sitting Since 1980: 1967 Lotus Elan SE Coupe

For those who love the Mazda MX5/Miata, this is where the story of that car really began. The design philosophy of the Elan was used to provide the guiding principles behind the Miata, and best encapsulated the Colin Chapman… more»

More Info Needed: 1968 Dodge Charger

When you are looking at an online advertisement for a classic car, there is probably nothing more frustrating than having the seller dangle a small amount of information in front of you, and then they leave you hanging. That’s… more»

Turbo SUV: 1992 GMC Typhoon Project

Based on the GMC Jimmy of the time, the 1992 GMC Typhoon remains one of the greatest performance SUVs ever produced, with eye-catching styling and impressive driving dynamics. However, any vehicle can deteriorate when left out, which is definitely… more»

Junkyard Cosworth Update: Missing Link Found!

When I last reported on the progress being made on my junkyard find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, there was a fairly big item on my list of missing components that was stripped out by the junkyard I bought… more»

Stored For Decades: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Here is a project car which hasn’t seen the light of day in decades, it has just recently been uncovered for the sale. Being sold by the grandchild of the owner, it is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and listed… more»

1 of 22! 1968 AMC AMX Von Piranha

If you’re an AMX fan but a regular AMX (is there such a thing as a regular AMX?!) isn’t good enough for you, here’s one that will knock you on your keister and have you scrambling to get in… more»

Buried Treasure: MG TD/Singer Le Mans

This MG TD is an interesting car because it’s not what you can see that’s important, but what is hiding under the skin that holds all of the value. What you can see is an ordinary MG TD body,… more»

UPDATE: 1968 Plymouth Fury III Convertible

Update 3/1/2019 – We heard from Frank and he really needs to find a new home for this Plymouth, so he’s relisted it on eBay with a reserve that’s lower than it’s been bid up to previously. He’s also… more»

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