What makes a barn find so interesting? Is it the possibility of discovering some long lost gem? Maybe it’s the idea of finding an affordable and solid project? Or is it the story of the car and the possible… more»
Auctions Ending Soon
Jun 23, 2013 • Stories • 12 Comments
The First ’55 Vette
For at least four decades, Steve McCain has had a one-track mind for Corvettes. He decided early on that Chevrolet’s fiberglass sports car was just his style, and he bought his first one—a 1965 model—while still in high school…. more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Chevy Power: 1971 Triumph Stag
This 1971 Triumph Stag has been in dry storage for many years in California. It appears to be solid, but is going to need to be gone through before it can be driven safely. The engine has been swapped… more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 10 Comments
$1,500 Maserati Biturbo
Almost a year ago we featured an $850 Quattroporte and today we have this $1,500 Biturbo. We are not sure which project is scarier, but the prospect of owning a Maser on the cheap is tempting. The Biturbo maintains… more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ferrari Sitting In The Weeds
Here’s one for our readers located in the UK. This 1981 Ferrari 400i has been parked since 2000 with only 60k miles on the odometer. The seller claims to have documented history and it does run. It is going… more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Second Chance: 1970 Renault R10
You may have missed out on the Simca, but we doubt you could get any closer with this one. It’s a 1970 Renault R10 and we assume the driving experience will be very similar. It’s also a rear-engined French… more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Boring Barn Find: 1968 Volvo 144S
A four-door Volvo may not sound exciting, but these 144s are popular among road rallyists in Europe. They are well-built and the engine is bulletproof, making them ideal for endurance events. This particular example has been parked in this… more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 15 Comments
33k Mile 1966 Simca 1000
This 1966 Simca is claimed to have only covered 33k miles before being stashed away in a garage sometime in the eighties. The current owner has since freshened up the engine and gotten it running again, but it still… more»
Jun 21, 2013 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Assembly Required: 1969 Austin Mini
Minis are not complicated cars, but they are still complicated enough that we have seen quite a few unfinished projects on the market. This particular one looks promising. The dirty tasks of bodywork and paint are done and a… more»
Jun 20, 2013 • For Sale • 21 Comments
MG TD Engine Swaps
When compared to American cars of the era, the MG T-series was an agile machine. They handled great, but the acceleration left something to be desired for many owners. Hot cams and superchargers helped, but for a real boost,… more»
Jun 20, 2013 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Pampered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The seller of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro claims it has been pampered and meticulously cared for since new. The odometer currently reads just 14k miles and the seller claims that it’s all original. Given the condition and age, it… more»
Jun 20, 2013 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Brazilian Sports Car: 1975 VW SP2
Here’s a car you don’t see to very often. It is a Volkswagen SP2 and the reason you dont see them is because they were all built by VW of Brazil. Over 10k were produced, but only 670 were… more»
Jun 19, 2013 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1957 Chevrolet Nomad in the Barn
When it comes to classic American wagons, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is the King. It offered respectable performance and sportiness, but was still practical. This ’57 Nomad has been parked in this dark barn for many years… more»
Jun 18, 2013 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Last Mini to Leave the Factory
Reader Callum C. shared this interesting find with us. While it looks like a wrecked basket case, this Mini Clubman has quite the interesting story behind it. During World War II, British Leyland constructed a series of tunnels below… more»
Jun 17, 2013 • Sightings Stories • 115 Comments
Mystery Palm Beach Collection
Reader Claudio H. discovered this abandoned warehouse in the Palm Beach area. It and the property around it are littered with old cars. He tried to do some research to see if he could find out who the owner… more»
Jun 16, 2013 • Stories • 11 Comments
The Father & Son Hunting Team
Don and Keith Isley have the perfect father-and-son hobby: searching for old cars. The two have developed an eye for seeing cars that are virtually invisible to most enthusiasts. Take the Corvette that appears above. It was discovered by… more»
