An original and complete car should never be cut up to build a hot rod. But, what about an empty shell that has been sitting for years? This 1940 Ford Coupe may just fit the bill. The interior has… more»
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Jul 2, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Birds Of A Feather: 5 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3s
Imagine stumbling upon the collection of a marque aficionado who was particularly smitten with one model. That’s exactly what the sellers of these five Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3’s claim they found in a Colorado garage! And now each car is… more»
Jul 2, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parts Runner: 1964 Corvair Rampside
One of the more unusual factory pickups I’m aware of is the Corvair Rampside. Featuring the GM air-cooled flat six cylinder in the rear and an unusual side door to the bed as well as a “cab over” design,… more»
Jul 2, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1975 Triumph TR7: Too Many Tickets
The seller of this 1975 Triumph TR7 with a Ford V8 swap claims his right foot caused him too much trouble, leading to the car being parked and put up for auction here on eBay with a starting bid of… more»
Jul 2, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1967 Renault Caravelle: 8k Mile Survivor
I’m a sucker for drop top European sports cars and low mileage survivors. Put the two together and you have the perfect combination, well at least in my book. In all honesty, this Renault Caravelle wouldn’t be my first… more»
Jul 2, 2015 • Stories • 29 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Return to the Forest
As I mentioned a few entries ago, my last junkyard visit provided more than enough fodder for a few weeks’ worth of posts. We’ll revisit this yard in Western Massachusetts for some additional diamonds in the rough, and, as… more»
Jul 2, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Tri-Five Alternative: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
This 1957 Pontiac Star Chief has just been rescued from being in storage since 1971. While it was parked on a cement pad, it was only covered up with car covers and tarps. It’s located in Emeryville, California and is… more»
Jul 2, 2015 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible for $4,800
While not the prettiest or fastest thing on 4 wheels, this 1972 Mercury Cougar convertible listed here on eBay with a Buy-it-Now of $4,800 is certainly a cheap entry into a classic daily driver. The paint job is straight… more»
Jul 1, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Too Much Power: 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to drive a Dodge Viper GTS around an autocross course. I told the instructor the car had too much power, and wasn’t all that fun to drive – he, of course,… more»
Jul 1, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1973 Buick Centurion Convertible: Big Red
There’s something magic about a great big red convertible with a monster V8 under the hood. Loud in more ways than one, this Buick fits the bill. The Centurion is located in Los Angeles, California (what better place for… more»
Jul 1, 2015 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Chevybaker: 1965 Studebaker Daytona Sport Sedan
Studebaker was on its way out when it released the Daytona Sports Sedan in 1965. They continued building cars, but in an attempt to stay afloat, they had to look elsewhere for their engines. After testing a few, they… more»
Jul 1, 2015 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1975 Harley-Davidson SX250: Warehouse Project
When most of us think of Harley-Davidson, images of big motorcycles come to mind, but the company actually has experimented with a number of sizes of bikes. They’ve literally built everything from mopeds to dirt bikes and anything inbetween…. more»
Jul 1, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Affordable Supercar: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
Pantera values have been on an upward trend lately, so if you are in the market, this might be a good time to pick one up. These cars represent an affordable alternative to more exotic supercars. That doesn’t mean… more»
Jul 1, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1957 Citroen 2CV For $2,500!
About 10 years ago I remember seeing one of these. It was parked in front of a strip mall and was painted up with Little Caesars Pizza logos. It was an effective sign, but one day it disappeared. Up… more»
Jul 1, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
What A Buzz: 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360
This AMC Hornet has been done up for drag racing and from the looks of it, the work was done quite a while ago. The engine was built, the interior stripped, a roll cage added, and some slicks were… more»
Jul 1, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1972 Mustang Mach 1: Feeling Green?
Here’s a reasonably priced project with lots of potential, a 1972 Mustang Mach 1 with a 302 and automatic for $5500. It’s said to be all original except for the paint and said to have the original engine and… more»
