Now that the Starlet is sold, we need to turn our attention back to the SAAB. If you have been following our project updates then you know that we have been trying to track down a few gremlins. Fuel… more»
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Jun 10, 2014 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stacked High: 1968 Triumph GT6
Oh the unusual places and conditions we find cars in! We have seen cars stored in some interesting locations and in peculiar arrangements, so seeing this 1968 Triumph GT6 stacked like Tetris blocks to the rafters of this barn… more»
Jun 10, 2014 • For Sale • 24 Comments
The Starlet is Sorted and Ready to Go
UPDATE 6/10/14 – The auction ended last night with a high bid of $1,925! Steve from Ohio was the winner and he plans to keep it as original as possible. He has quite a collection of Japanese cars, so… more»
Jun 9, 2014 • For Sale • 13 Comments
First Dibs: 1951 M.I. Special Roadster
Last June we featured a roadster that had been built using instructions and designs from the 1951 Mechanix Illustrated magazine. We haven’t seen or heard of another one since then, but recently John K got on and posted a… more»
Jun 9, 2014 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Big Dreams, Bad Idea: 1968 Ford Mustang
We all have big dreams, if we didn’t we wouldn’t all be on the hunt for barn finds. Seeing the potential in a car that has been parked and left untouched for decades requires being a dreamer, but it… more»
Jun 8, 2014 • Stories What's In Your Barn? • 28 Comments
What’s in Dan’s Barn?
Dan M is dedicated to a particular Swedish brand and has collected just about every significant model they ever built. Obviously guessing where Dan’s brand loyalties lie won’t be too difficult, but guessing each car’s year and model could… more»
Jun 6, 2014 • For Sale • 25 Comments
First Fuelie Corvette Factory Racer Hits the Market
While surfing eBay recently, I came across a listing for the first fuel injected Corvette race car. The lack of photos made me question the authenticity of the listing, as the very car has graced the pages of this… more»
Jun 6, 2014 • Stories • 11 Comments
How to Fix a Leaky Differential on a Fiat Spider
So now that I’ve announced my dirty little secret to the world, it’s about time to get my 1974 Fiat 124 Spider back on the road. Obviously my car is in need of a lot of work, but I… more»
Jun 5, 2014 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Hemmings Find: 1957 Aston Martin DB MK III
While browsing the classifieds, we stumbled upon this 1957 Aston Martin. We love AM barn finds and have featured a few over the years, so we figured this one deserved a mention too. It was supposedly parked sometime in… more»
Jun 4, 2014 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Flathead & Hardwood: 1948 Mercury Sportsman
Well it’s Wednesday and we all know what that means, it’s Wagon Wednesday! While hunting for interesting wagons, we realized it had been a while since we featured a real Woodie. So, when we came across this 1948 Mercury… more»
Jun 3, 2014 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Muscle or Super?: 1969 Ford Torino GT R-Code
As gearheads we sure have a lot of titles and classifications we use to distinguish groups of cars. We have hot rods, rat rods, muscle cars, imports, exotics and supercars. The most incredible part of our labels is how… more»
Jun 2, 2014 • For Sale • 30 Comments
RWD Supermini: 1982 Toyota Starlet
Well, it’s time to say goodbye to our trusty parts runner. Since our recent acquisition of the Miata, our little Toyota doesn’t get much action so we feel it would be better to get it into hands of someone… more»
Jun 2, 2014 • For Sale • 41 Comments
American Built Import: 1972 AMC Gremlin
The 1970’s were tough for American auto manufacturers. Foreign imports were flooding the market and American drivers just couldn’t get enough of these overseas fuel sippers. In an attempt to compete, American brands rushed their own econo-boxes to market…. more»
Jun 2, 2014 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Lionel Train House Find: 1946 Chevy Panel Truck
There is just something incredibly fascinating about old work vehicles. Perhaps it is the hard lives they lived or maybe it is how scarce they are becoming? We aren’t sure what it is, but we can’t help but be… more»
May 31, 2014 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Poor Man’s Ferrari: 1961 Fiat 2300S
It may not look like much in the photo, but this is a very special Fiat. With a powerful inline-six and luxurious seating for four, this Italian was built for high-speed jaunts through the Alps. You may not recognize… more»
May 31, 2014 • For Sale Name That Car • 60 Comments
Name That Car: Mystery SUV
The other day one of our good friends, Bradford, emailed us this photo. He had spent some time trying to identify it, but decided it might be easier to just ask for our help. He knew that our reader’s automobile… more»
