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RS200 Replica: 1993 Toyota MR2

There is seemingly no limit to someone’s creativity if they wish to build a car that is otherwise unobtainable for mere mortals. We’ve seen it for generations, now, where various econoboxes are used to help someone get a little… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT

I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»

Estate Find Fixer Upper: 19XX Yugo GV

Now that’s a barn find! I mean, maybe not in the mind-blowing importance of the vehicle in question, but in an old(ish) car actually being shown in a dusty, dirty barn. A few generations of birds, mice, and other… more»

Supercharged Trophy Winner: 1995 Toyota Previa DX

Among the more unusual cars from the 1990s is the Toyota Previa. A minivan by any other name, the Previa has quickly become adored by fans of the Radwood movement, or really anything built from the late 80s to… more»

Turbocharged Roadster: 1979 Panther Lima Turbo

The idea of driving a neoclassical roadster on a fair weather day is one that requires a unique mindset. You have to appreciate the era in which the design was in its prime, at least enough to commit to… more»

European Car of the Year: 1982 Lancia Delta LX

Among the cars or trucks that get imported are a select few performance vehicles that many enthusiasts drool over. The Nissan Skyline, Mazda RX-7, Mercedes-Benz 190E Evolution, and a handful of others have sat at the top of the… more»

Barn Stored Since 1992: 1953 Austin A40 Somerset

I’m almost clinically afraid of flying, but I was happy I did when I visited England back in 2009. As something of an Anglophile, I love British history, art, literature, architecture, and most importantly, its cars, and there were… more»

Surprisingly Sought After: 1993 Geo Metro Convertible

Our country’s relationship with fuel economy is one of the goofier aspects of our culture. No one likes filling up multiple times per week, but we also stand firm in our resolve that if we want to drive something… more»

23K Mile Museum Car: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Hatchback

Here’s a comment that few will ever hear at the gas station: “That Vega belongs in a museum!” Well, this Vega has been in a museum for 25 years, in the collection of “Downtown DeSoto” in Clinton, Missouri, and… more»

Man Cave Art: Full-Size 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet built more than 1.5 million automobiles in 1957, which included 168,000 Bel Air Sport Coupes. The seller’s “car” used to be one of them, but only the left side remains. From head to toe, the left profile of… more»

One of None: 1968 Dodge Charger Drop-Top

Chrysler totally revamped its B-bodied intermediates in 1968, including the Dodge Charger. After two years of lukewarm sales, the Charger took off in ’68 and sold more than 222,000 examples in the next three years. However, none of them… more»

V4 Fun: 1967 Saab 96

This 1967 Saab 96 is a very tidy example of the cheap and cheerful model produced by the Swedish manufacturer between 1960 and 1980. It’s being sold on eBay by Park Place LTD in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle). The… more»

Tri-Five Shorty: 1956 Chevrolet Station Wagon

In a world where bigger is often considered better, someone took the opposite approach here and gave this 1956 Chevrolet a significant haircut.  Based on the trim and dash, I believe it may have begun life as a 210… more»

Modified Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

In the Corvette kingdom, a 1963 Split Window Coupe is considered royalty, and that’s sort of what you’re getting here.  However, it’s not entirely, so read on to find out if the pros here are enough to persuade you… more»

Former Trophy Winner: 1976 Sterling Kit Car

Kit cars are an acquired taste for sure, but something we can likely all agree on is that a canopy roof that pops up to allow passengers to enter and exit is pretty darn cool. That’s the setup on… more»

Van, Boat, Or Motorhome? 1986 Ford Boaterhome!

If this rig had a helicopter as part of the package, it would really be something, not that a van that swallows a huge boat and then hauls it around as if nothing was unusual about that, wasn’t enough…. more»

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