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Rusty Diamonds In Washington State!

We always love to see what kind of diamonds in the rough you guys come across, whether it’s a car that’s for sale or one that’s been abandoned out in a field. Reader William T recently shared some of… more»

Period Mods: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

People customized everything in the seventies. Vans, lowriders, and yes, even Corvettes. The ones we have found with period usually sport side pipes, shiny rims, and velvet interiors. This custom Corvette is no different, but the thing that does make this… more»

Long Wagon: 1965 Dodge W200

Just look at this long bed Power Wagon! Between its 4 door Crew Cab and full length bed, it looks to be about 20 feet long. These trucks were the ultimate utility vehicle when they came out and it’s easy… more»

Can You Find A Better One? Olds Toronado

We recently had a fun idea for a new feature called, “Can You Find A Better One?”. In this new feature, we will present a car that we find somewhere on the web that is currently for sale. We… more»

“Wench” Truck: 1974 International Harvester Loadstar

Here’s a heavy duty hauler for only $800! Sure, it needs a carb and head gasket, but it might be a good buy for someone who needs to tow. Let’s just hope the seller was referring to the winch when… more»

Low Miles, High MPGs: 1987 Chevy Chevette

If you’re like me, you tend to root for the underdog. Whether at a sporting event or in political contests, I like to see the little guy take a swing or two and maybe even earn a round of… more»

396/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Three ninety six and four are always good numbers to hear together. This ’69 Chevelle is claimed to have left the factory with Chevy’s famous big block and 4-speed combo. Unfortunately, the original engine is gone, but the trany is still in… more»

Worth The Wait: 1937 Packard 1023

In the 1930s Packard was the premier luxury automobile and this big 12 cylinder sedan was their finest. Many car-makers, like Peerless Franklin, Marmon, Ruxton, Stearns-Knight, Stutz, Duesenberg, and Pierce-Arrow did not survive the depression. Packard survived by building… more»

1980 Ford Fiesta With A Truckload Of Parts!

The seller of this Fiesta has owned it for over 30 years! They obviously loved this little guy because it’s in great condition and the sale includes a “truckload” of NOS and used parts. It may not be your typical… more»

No Time: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

We see this quite often, someone finds a great old car parked in a barn and they decide to try to save it. They buy it, get it home, and then realize they just don’t have time for it…. more»

Success Story: 1937 Cadillac Series 65

From Carl P – Hey,  I learned about this 1937 cadillac series 65 from you guys a few weeks ago.  Well, I struck a deal with the seller and drove from New York to Houston this past week. We got… more»

Pet Project: 1970 Pontiac GTO

The seller of this GTO claims that it is a barn find, but doesn’t elaborate much on its past. They do mention that it was owned by the same person for the last 20 years and was stored under… more»

Cheap Flyte: 1953 Nash Ambassador Airflyte

Thanks to Stuart F. for sending in this find! This is a 1953 Nash Ambassador Airflyte and it’s in Foley, Minnesota; a little over an hour northwest of Minneapolis. This solid car is listed on eBay with almost 30… more»

Classics Under Water In Houston

Reader Glen L sent us an email with a snapshot of a field of classic cars that are currently sitting in water somewhere near Houston, Texas. Yes, it’s really too bad to see classics submerged in the flood waters,… more»

18 Year Sleep: Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

While we all love the idea of a dirty, dusty barn find, there’s an ideal middle ground of discovering a slumbering vehicle that was maintained while it was used, and stored carefully enough that it didn’t become a mouse… more»

Toasty 1968 Chevelle Project

It’s always hard to decide whether a find is worth restoring or not. I’m really struggling with that question on this ’68 Chevelle. It’s said to be a solid barn find from the desert. While it looks cool in… more»