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Who Gives A Messerschmitt?

ThisĀ 1955 Messerschmitt KR200 was supposedly parked about 40 years ago. It is claimed to have been running then, but is obviously going to need a full restoration now. These may be odd looking little cars, but they actually have… more»

Mid-Engined Saab for $2,000

Normally we try to stay away from modified cars, but this one is so absurd that it deserves a mention. You didn’t misread the title, the engine is mounted mid-ship in this Saab. The seller claims that it one… more»

Swayback: 1954 Woodill Wildfire

There were a number of American specials built during the 1950’s, but few were as handsome and unique as the Woodill Wildfire. The creator, Robert Woodill, like many other sports car enthusiasts of his day, desired a better sports… more»

Concours Concept: 1935 Packard Motorhome

Bruce Meyer may have caused a stir when he convinced the bigwigs at Pebble Beach to let a few hotrods participate back in 1997, but we have a new class proposal for next year that will cause a real… more»

Facelift Gone Wrong: 1961 Triumph TR3A

Whether we are talking about people or cars, a poorly done facelift is never a good thing. Take Michael Jackson or this 1961 Triumph TR3A for an example of how wrong things can go. Thankfully, unlike the work done… more»

Rare and Odd Micro: 1946 Motorette Truckette

This little micro car, if it can be classified as a car, might look like nothing more than a couple pieces of sheet metal riveted together, but it actually is a rare vehicle. These small 3-wheelers were originally intended… more»

Montana Mystery Car Identified

Well, it turns out that there was a reason that the Montana mystery car looked so familiar and it wasn’t because of the hodgepodge of parts used. It has actually been on and off the market since 2005. The… more»

Highway Sighting: Montana Mystery Car

While on a trip through Montana I spotted a classic car dealer along the interstate. They had a few old Chevys and Fords, but this little roadster is what stood out to me. It looked awkwardly familiar. This was… more»

Sturgis or Bust: 1985 Pulse AutoCycle

It’s a motorcycle, it’s a plane, no it’s a 1985 Pulse AutoCycle! Now that is something you don’t hear everyday. We spotted one of these plane-bikes a while back in the corner of a garage so when this one… more»

15 Passenger 4×4: 1972 International Harvester

With summer winding down and winter not far off, it’s about time to start looking for a fall project. When we received a tip about an International Harvester, we thought it might be the perfect choice for someone needing… more»

One Angry Catfish: 1961 Daimler SP250

This 1961 Daimler SP250 supposedly sat on a repair shop rack for 10 years waiting to be restored. The owner ended up falling ill and passing away before the car could be finished. The brakes and engine are claimed… more»

In the Rough: 1960 GSM Delta Convertible

This fiberglass body might look like a kit car, but it is actually a limited production sports car built in South Africa back in the 1960’s. The company, Glass Sport Motors, built between 150 and 200 of these lightweight… more»

Field Find Fiberfab

Reader John M. has been putting his down-time to good use while on a business trip. While surfing the area’s craigslist for parts for his Austin Healey, he came across this ad for a Fiberfab Jamaican. It is sitting… more»

Abarth Potential: 1965 O.T.A.S. Torino

Here’s one we have never seen before. It is an 1965 O.T.A.S. Torino 820 and don’t feel bad if you mistook it for an Abarth Scorpione. They were both based off the Lombardi Grand Prix car, but with their… more»

One More Wheel: 1934 BSA Family Four

Most of us know BSA for their bikes, but they also tried their hand at cars. Well, sort of… Heck, they built all sorts of stuff. BSA stood for The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited, so you can imagine… more»

Pop-eyed Italian: 1961 Lancia Flaminia Cabriolet

When we first saw this 1961 Lancia Flaminia Touring Cabriolet, we were rather confused by the protruding headlamps. The coachbuilt Carrozzeria Touring body featured four distinctive headlights, but they didn’t protrude this far out of the body. Apparently a… more»

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