This car intrigued us because we couldn’t figure out what it was. Turns out it is a coachbuilt car which was based on the VW Beetle. Don’t let its humble origins turn you off though, these things are rare… more»
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Poor Man’s Porsche: 1969 Skoda 1000MB
Skoda isn’t a brand we see very often here in the States, but these Czechoslovakian built cars are great. Not only are they quirky and unique, but they are reliable and fun. This 1969 Skoda 1000MB was just recently… more»
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1968 Mercury Cougar Convertible
The Mercury Cougar fans out there are probably thinking, “the Cougar wasn’t offered as a convertible until 1969.” And your right, there wasn’t a convertible Cougar until ’69. As it turns out this ’68 Cougar started life as a… more»
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Steinbaugh Special: 1977 Leata Caballero
When we first saw this car we had to do a double take and it left us with a lot of questions. What in the world is it? Is it a luxury car or a truck? And where in the… more»
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Calling Jay Leno: 1915 Van Blerck Special
Here is another high dollar beast, but this one makes the Allard look tame. This monstrosity was built by Gary Wales and it has changed hands a few times since then. We think this one might be right up… more»
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Bob Hope Special: 1948 Mercury Custom
It’s not a barn find, but we had to feature this car because it is so unique. This custom creation was built by Lloyd Templeton back in the 50s. It won many awards in it’s day and Bob Hope… more»
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1960 Berkeley T60 Basket Case
Some cars are just so strange that you can’t help but be intrigued by them. The Berkeley three-wheeler is one of those cars and we are excited to see another one of these great little cars hit the market…. more»
Kellison J-5 Salt Flat Racer
Update 9/19/11 – It has been relisted here. Update 9/17/11 – The auction ended at $12k without meeting reserve. There are few fiberglass bodied vehicles as sleek and impressive looking as the Kellison J-5. Most Kellison J-5s were sold… more»
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Once Lost, Now Found: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
At first glance we assumed this car was the same one we featured in July. Turns out it is another 1954 Kaiser Darrin. Considering that there were only 435 ever built it seems strange that we would find two… more»
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Motorcycle Alternative: 1972 Honda Z600
With soaring gas prices we figured it was a good time to feature a fuel efficient classic. This 1972 Honda Z600 has more character than modern offerings and will probably get more miles per gallon. It is located in… more»
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Peruvian Find: 1966 Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagato
Here is an Alfa you don’t see very often. It is a 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint Zagato and it has lived part of its life in a museum in Peru. We are not sure if it will be… more»
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Lemons Contender: 1979 Pinto Cruising Wagon
Since we will be at the Concours d’Lemons on Saturday, we figured we should dig up a good car for the event. This 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon is not perfect, but it would be a standout at this… more»
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1968 Lancia Fulvia Zagato Sport 1.3
This Zagato bodied Lancia Fulvia might not be a barn find, but it’s a survivor that was a museum piece for the majority of its life. When the current owner purchased the car, it had a claimed 9,900 miles,… more»
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Original Driver: 1965 Volvo PV544
When the Volvo PV544 was released in 1958, it had the styling of a much older car, but the latest technology of the day. These cars came to be know for their reliability and they even had considerable success… more»
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Glas Garage Find: 1965 Glas 1300 GT
When we first saw this barn find we didn’t know what it was. We thought that perhaps it was an Italian or British sports car. We had heard of the Glas brand, but we didn’t realize that they built… more»
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Electric Find: 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident
We’ve seen a current trend in the collector car market that has kind of surprises us, the rise of micro cars. Micro cars use to only been seen in museum collections, but popularity for these little classics has been… more»
