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Over $10K Invested: 1979 Ford F250

The market for vintage trucks is a strong one, with lots of interest in solid baselines for any number of builds, from resto-mods to frame off restorations to shop trucks that wear their patina with pride. Perhaps that’s where… more»

Parts Included: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The list of work that this ’68 Camaro needs is as long as your arm, but thankfully, it does come with a stash of new parts to get the ball rolling. It is a true blank canvas, and you… more»

Lone Ranger: 1955 Ford Ranger 4-Wheel Drive

Marmon-Herrington is renowned for the 4-wheel-drive conversion work that they performed on Ford commercial vehicles, and it was this company that waved their magic wand over this vehicle. The owner claims that this is the only known survivor. He… more»

77K Miles: 1977 Chevrolet El Camino

It seems like we see a lot of El Caminos for sale from its last generation, but we don’t see many for sale from the 1973 to 1977 generation. This generation was a sizable vehicle with plenty of room in… more»

Winter Project: 1956 Porsche 356 Kit Car

Over the years, the popularity of kit cars has gone through cycles in popularity, and a lot of this has been based on either government regulations regarding safety requirements, or the quality (or lack thereof) of the various kits… more»

War Era Project: 1944 Chevrolet AK Series Pickup

Painted in war paint, but thought to be a civilian model pickup, this Canadian built pickup is a cool find. Its wartime era appearance and its solid cab and bed make it a prime example for restoration. With 6… more»

Alaskan Find: 1964 Porsche 356C

It is amazing where some cars will pop up, and surprisingly this ’64 Porsche 356C was found in Alaska. Very complete and thought to have only 75,000 original miles, this Porsche is going to need a lot of love… more»

Hot Rod Potential: 1952 Pontiac Tin Woody

Want the cool looks of a woody without all of the commitment of the wood body? Well this awesome ’52 Pontiac Tin Woody is a great looking project with a lot of potential. This is most certainly a great… more»

Did Mario Andretti Wreck This ZR1 Corvette?

UPDATE 1/17/19 – We just received an anonymous tip claiming that this Corvette was owned and wrecked by the famous race car driver, Mario Andretti! The tipster provided enough details to make us think they may actually know what… more»

2 of 494 Made: 1978 Plymouth Volaré Super Coupes

The late-1970s were an interesting time. How many of you were alive and aware at that time? As in, old enough to be a fully-thinking human being? I don’t even know if I’m a fully-thinking human being now, but… more»

Light Duty Survivor: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup

This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup, affectionately known by enthusiasts as a “Caddy,” wears some period modifications that make it slightly slicker than the old farm hands we typically see for sale. The seller says this one is a diesel,… more»

We Have Rust: 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee

Some restoration projects can be really straightforward and need little in the way of rust repairs. Others come along like this 1971 Super Bee, and the first question that pops into your head is, “Where do I start?” This… more»

Unfinished Project: 1961 Ford Falcon Futura

It’s amazing how circumstances can change, and how often a restoration project can stall. With all the good intentions in the world we believe that we will eventually complete our project, but eventually, we have to admit defeat, and… more»

Hot Rod Or Restore? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Even the purist have to stop and think about hopping up an old car every once in a while like this ’54 Corvette. Described as a gasser/hot rod, this Corvette is a solid roller with what appears to be… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1989 Chevrolet Cameo

In the world of collector trucks, the original Chevrolet Cameo is one of the most sought after and desirable. Well, reader Douglas P’s Cameo isn’t one of those late ’50s Chevrolets, rather the special edition S-10 that debuted in… more»

Primed for Finishing: 1977 VW Westfalia

This 1977 Volkswagen Westfalia pop-top is a project grade bay window van listed for an ambitious $12,500. While it has had some major work done and is said to run well enough, there’s plenty of rot-through to address and… more»

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