The Datsun 240Z has an interesting history as a car that served as the basis for V8 conversions, including one that received factory backing. That car was known as a Scarab, and is a highly desirable specimen of the… more»
Pony Project: 1971 Mustang SportRoof
It’s always a bit scary to take on someone’s unfinished project, there’s just so many unknowns. But if you have a basic idea of what your doing and are willing to put in the work, they can be great… more»
Lost to the Jungle: 1965 Triumph Herald
Perhaps best known for its stint as a sailboat in an old Top Gear episode, the Triumph Herald is rarely seen today in project form. A quick check of craigslist reveals some recently deleted ads and one decent driver, but… more»
Does Not Run: 1930 Mack Fire Truck
It looks like this is a building full of interesting projects, so perhaps now it’s time to sell something and they’ve started with the biggest vehicle first? “Does Not Run” is all the information provided about this Mack in… more»
OG VW P/U: 1960 Volkswagen Single-Cab Pickup
Yesterday we saw a 1969 VW Beetle that had been converted into a kooky, fun pickup truck, but of course there have been factory-built Volkswagen trucks all along, too, including the Golf-based Caddy in the ’80s and continuing right… more»
Deco Dictator: 1937 Studebaker
Many things can be said about 1930’s America, but some of the automotive styling that was born during the Deco era really left a heavy impression upon American creativity and beauty. With a wide array of wonderful descriptive words… more»
I’m On Fire (Again): 1956 Ford Thunderbird
In a previous story, I wrote about a former teacher who owned a 1955 Thunderbird. A ride in her yellow Thunderbird is probably the root cause for my desire to own one of these two seat beauties, and, thanks… more»
Survivor Short Bed: 1982 Toyota Truck 4×4
Before anyone says it: yes Toyotas can be classics! FJ40s and pickups are highly sought after and hold their value, much like most other Toyota products. Toyota has a long history of making reliable and affordable cars and trucks,… more»
Off-Brand Batmobile: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Reader Shane F. sent us this unusually styled 1972 Corvette with the link titled as “Batman called, he wants his car back.” At first, I saw little resemblance to anything Batman would be found in. The more I looked… more»
Estate Sale Find: 1967 Volvo 122
Said to have been found at a local estate sale, this Volvo 122 sedan is a stalled restoration project of unknown quality. Looking like it was loved at one time, the sedan sits on flat tires but has a… more»
Muscle Car Underdog: 1970 AMC AMX
Who doesn’t love a good underdog story? If there is an underdog in the 1970’s muscle car war, it’s AMC’s AMX. Coming from a company known for making cheap transportation, the AMX really came out of no where and… more»
Coke Delivery: 1970 Chevy C-10 Short Bed
It’s hard to put a price on novelty, but that’s what the seller of a former Coca-Cola owned delivery truck is trying to do with a tired 1970 Chevy C10 short-box pickup. There’s limited information about these Coke-branded vehicles,… more»
Idaho Roller: 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Chevrolet introduced the first-generation K5 Blazer in 1969 to compete with the Ford Bronco and International Harvester Scout. The thinkers at GM based the K5 on a shortened pickup truck, reducing costs and presenting a roomier, more comfortable alternative… more»
Pole Barn Find: 1970 Boss 302 Mustang
So my jaw hit the floor when I was reading the listing here on eBay for this 1970 Boss 302 Mustang. The seller says they “put it away in a pole barn for 30 years and kind of forgot… more»
Velvet Hammer: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
After consuming sufficient automotive TV, web, or print content, most motorheads learn about the “Mercedes sedan with the limousine motor.” While not as widely recognized in the United States as, say, a 1969 Charger, even muscle-car fans know that,… more»
Colorado Cougar: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Envisioned as a “man’s car that a Mustang owner could step up to,” the Cougar debuted in 1967 at six inches longer than its Mustang sibling and with three extra inches of wheelbase. These dimensions and Mercury’s styling gave… more»


















