Project or Parts? 1970 Lotus Elan

I have to admit, this Lotus Elan looked pretty promising from afar – and I’m still not quite sure why the seller thinks it’s potentially a parts car. Sure, there are some fairly important pieces missing like most of… more»

Wooden Cage? 1947 Citroen U23 Truck

I’m not sure what this 1947 (it says both 46 and 47 in the ad) Citroen AX wood-bodied truck was originally designed to carry, but I do know it was carried from France to Canada at some point and is… more»

Pete’s Place: Massive Stash In Pennsylvania

Right now, in the Eastern part of Pennsylvania, lies about 8 acres of vintage tin, some of which is being reclaimed by Mother Nature, most of which is still salvageable, but all can be for sale for the right… more»

Euro-Spec E21 Barn Find: 1980 BMW 320/6

This 1980 BMW 320/6 is a dead-ringer for the barn find E21 I found in Connecticut a few years ago, right down to being a British market car with RHD steering. When I see finds like this, I’m even… more»

SS 396 Tribute: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

Turning a base model Chevelle into an SS tribute car isn’t all that difficult if all you care about are the looks. Just slap an SS badge on the car and you are good to go, but if you… more»

BF Success Story: Howell Craft VW Dune Buggy

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and the latest… more»

383 Six-Pack! 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring-Plus

Plymouth fuselage styling began in 1969’s full-sized cars and graced the redesigned mid-sized Satellite in 1971. This Satellite Sebring-Plus outside Greenville, South Carolina seeks a new owner here on craigslist. Currently decorated as a faux Road Runner (also available… more»

READER AD: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

Now, this is a barn find! Well, technically, it’s a carport find but either way, it’s an awesome find. Reader Rick H found it after it sat in the previous owner’s carport for the past 24 years. It’s going… more»

Rarest of the Rare? 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45LV

We may think the idea of a comfortable SUV that can take the family and tackle the trail is a new concept, but the FJ45-series Toyota Land Cruiser says otherwise. This one is a rare FJ45LV, which effectively translates… more»

1 Of 700: 1982 HMV Free-Way 450E Deluxe

Here is another unusual car for you lovers of anything out of the ordinary, and I know that you’re out there. This 1982 HMV Free-Way can be found here on craigslist in Fountain Valley, California. The seller is asking… more»

1970 Fiat 850 Spider For Just $220!

To see a sweet little Italian convertible like this 1970 Fiat 850 Spider left to rot in the elements is a pretty sad sight. However, one person’s loss could be another’s gain. It is probably beyond salvation, but with… more»

Black Plate 1966 Ford Cortina GT

As the 1960s dawned, Ford of Britain was working away feverishly developing a new family-sized car that was not only capable of seating two adults and two to three children but would be inexpensive to produce and to sell…. more»

Package Deal: 1959 Chevrolet El Caminos

Some vehicles can tend to generate more interest than others when they are listed for sale, and the listing for this pigeon-pair of Chevrolet El Caminos is a perfect example. A quick check of the advertisement here on eBay… more»

Turbocharged Land Yacht: 1984 Buick Riviera T-Type

You’d be forgiven if you overlooked the Riviera as yet one more vehicle the General stuck a turbocharged powerplant into in the 80s. This example is a recent discovery after the seller took possession of a property; he has… more»

Is This 1973 Datsun 240Z Beyond Help?

At what point do you look at a classic car and decide that it may well be beyond salvation? That is the question that faces us with this 1973 Datsun 240Z. We’ve seen some really nice examples of the… more»

43k Miles: 1974 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon

Beautiful Pinto: two words that more than a few people don’t think go together. They do in my world, especially when the 1974 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon is as nice as this example appears to be. This woody wagon… more»

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