We love automotive oddities. There is just something about them that we can’t resist. Some of the oddballs we find seem like great ideas, others not so much. Some of them came from the factory as oddballs, while others… more»
Rusty Bus: 1966 VW Samba 21 Window
In the world of Microbuses, none are more desired by collectors than the VW Samba. The Samba or Deluxe Microbus, was a special edition designed for touring scenic mountain roads. Early ones had 23 windows, but later models came… more»
Weekend Reader Finds: April 14, 2014
There were some interesting finds sent in over the weekend. Whether you’re into Classic Americans, European Micro Cars, or stretched trucks we think there is something you’ll find interesting in this group. Several of these cars are ready to… more»
The Niki Lauda Edition Alfa Romeo Spider
Oh, how times have changed. There was a time when you could slap a professional race car driver’s name on a car, add some special decals, and a few other visual changes to it and sell it as a… more»
Parts or Project? 1954 Buick Special Wagon
Today might not be Wagon Wednesday, but when we saw this 1954 Buick Special that Doug M sent in, we knew we had to feature it right away. We love the looks of the ’54 Buick Special and especially… more»
VW Beetle Lot with Bonus Squareback
We love package deals. It can be a great way to buy a project because you will start out with plenty of spares. At the same time, transporting two or three cars, or in this case four, can get… more»
Electro Wedge: 1974 Vanguard CitiCar
When we car nuts talk to those who are less than interested in the history of the automobile, we often get frustrated by those who think electric and hybrid cars are some novel new bit of technology. Yes the… more»
1973 Chevelle SS 454 Wagon!
Yep, you read that right. This Chevelle wagon is fitted with the 454! It only happened for one year (1973) so we doubt you are going to find another one around. It may not be as “unmolested” as the… more»
Questionable Authenticity: 1948 Morgan 4/4
They say when something is too good to be true, it probably is. Well looking at this 1948 Morgan 4/4 project, we can’t help but wonder if that is the case here. The seller has listed it as a… more»
1969 Porsche 912 to 911 Conversion
We have seen a lot of engine swaps over the years and if done properly they are typically a worthwhile upgrade. There are however certain cars that are better left alone. Take upgrading a six cylinder Mustang to a… more»
Weekend Reader Finds: April 7, 2014
It’s time for some spring cleaning, which for us means it’s time to be on the lookout for a great find. As people start clearing out the clutter of the winter, they tend to clean out their garages, barns,… more»
Sliverstone’s Barn Finds and Projects Auction
Summer is nearly here, officially it already is, but the snow outside my window says otherwise! With summer comes finishing project cars, major auctions, and car shows. It seems like summer hasn’t really started until there have been a… more»