The Junkyard Ferrari

The following is the story about how a very special Ferrari was discovered in a junkyard. Recounted by Rob Cotter, this tale was originally published in Tom Cotter’s The Corvette in the Barn. It is reprinted here with permission… more»

Mystery Rod: 1932 American Austin Special

If you think it would be fun to build your own sports car, then you may want to take a look at this. Someone took a 1932 American Austin engine and frame, built a body around it, and stuck… more»

One Angry Catfish: 1961 Daimler SP250

This 1961 Daimler SP250 supposedly sat on a repair shop rack for 10 years waiting to be restored. The owner ended up falling ill and passing away before the car could be finished. The brakes and engine are claimed… more»

Power by Chrysler: 1974 Jensen Interceptor

What do you get when you shove a big Chrysler V8 into a British GT body? The Jensen Interceptor probably came to mind. These were high speed cruisers for those who could care less about mpg. This 1974 example… more»

Pieced Together: 1964 Corvette Convertible

This 1964 Corvette convertible has been parked in this garage for 30 years and has slowly been deteriorating. The seller inherited it from their father. It would seem their father either restored the car using whatever was available or… more»

Worth it or Not? 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Edition

Reader John C. shared this 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Edition he found and posed the question as to whether we thought it was worth buying or not. It looks to be in rough shape, but the seller is only… more»

Reader Ride: 1961 Renault Dauphine

Update 8/13/13 – Another price drop to $1,200. Update 8/10/13 – Bruce has decided to lower his price to $1,500. A friend of reader Bruce G found this low mileage 1961 Renault Dauphine that had been parked in a… more»

Tractor Not Included: 1970 Chevy Nova SS 396

During the muscle car era, the Chevy Nova was considered a compact car and while by today’s standards it is a big car, in those days it was small compared to the other muscle cars on the street. Even… more»

In the Rough: 1960 GSM Delta Convertible

This fiberglass body might look like a kit car, but it is actually a limited production sports car built in South Africa back in the 1960’s. The company, Glass Sport Motors, built between 150 and 200 of these lightweight… more»

Bonneville Tire Hauler: 1947 Diamond T

This might look like your run of the mill farm truck, but this 1947 Diamond T Model 201 wasn’t always parked on the farm. It spent the first part of its life hauling tires across Utah and possibly to… more»

Herbie’s Girlfriend: 1976 Lancia Scorpion

Unfortunately, most Lancia Scorpions have long since fallen victims to rust. In fact, there is one parked under a tarp down the street and it kills me every time I drive by because I know that there won’t be… more»

Small Bike, Big Fun: 1973 Kawasaki G5

Sometimes cars can get expensive. There is lot to go wrong. Sheet-metal, upholstery, trim, the list just goes on and on. We love them, but sometimes we just want something cheap and simple to wrench on. That is when… more»

1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible

1969 was the first year for the Cougar convertible. A Mustang drop-top may be more desirable, but this could be a more affordable way into essentially the same car, albeit with more luxury. The Cougar was always the more… more»

Small Town Cat: 1954 Jaguar MK VII M

Being based in Wyoming, we often hear stories from old timers about long lost exotics hiding on ranches and in the small towns spread across our state. Sadly, we have yet to come across one of these lost gems…. more»

Field Find Fiberfab

Reader John M. has been putting his down-time to good use while on a business trip. While surfing the area’s craigslist for parts for his Austin Healey, he came across this ad for a Fiberfab Jamaican. It is sitting… more»

Black Shadows of Saigon

Today we have an interesting tale about a box full of Vincents. It was written by Lee Klancher and first appeared in Tom Cotter’s book, The Vincent in the Barn. We have gained permission to reprint it here for your… more»

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