You may not be able to tell from this photo of the fender, but this bucket of bolts was once a beautiful 1951 Jowett Jupiter. Don’t feel bad if that doesn’t sound familiar. Only about 900 were built over… more»
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Mar 11, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1973 Triumph TR6: British Beater
Before I bought the MGB, I was seriously considering a Triumph. I was imagining something that looked kind of rough, but that could be made a runner. So, when then 1973 Triumph TR6 showed up here on eBay I… more»
Mar 11, 2015 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1978 Maserati Merak SS Garage Find
The thrill of dragging home a exotic “garage find” like this 1978 Maserati Merak SS is alluring, but sometimes the reality of the situation isn’t as romantic. After you get it home, you have to figure out why it… more»
Mar 11, 2015 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1971 Ford Mustangs: Two For One
What’s better than a Mustang? How about two Mustangs? These 1971 Pony cars might not be the most desirable of years, but they are being offered as a two for one deal with a few extra pieces thrown in. It… more»
Mar 11, 2015 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1972 Plymouth Duster 340: Parked For 10
This 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 looks like a fun project with its hood snorkel and deck spoiler. It has been parked for 10 years so it will obviously need to be gone through. As the seller mentions, the fuel… more»
Mar 11, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Italian Swiss Cheese: 1968 Fiat Dino Coupe
Ferrari had a problem they needed to solve. Somehow, they needed to sell a bunch of cars to homologate their new Formula 2 V6 engine. There was no way they were going to sell enough 206 “Dino” Ferraris. The… more»
Mar 11, 2015 • For Sale Our Projects • 36 Comments
1971 MGB GT: Safety Fast!
Some of you questioned the fire sale of my 145. Well, here’s the answer. This little beauty popped up on craigslist and I couldn’t resist. This 1971 MGB GT isn’t perfect, but it has had extensive work done to… more»
Mar 10, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
What Are Vincent’s Survivors Worth?
A while back Reader Vincent Q sent us some photos of the cars that are currently in his collection of 13! He’s been following the site for a while and thought he would send in two of his cars… more»
Mar 10, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Austin Of England: 1949 Austin A40 Sports
I’ll never understand why it is so hard for some seller’s to take decent photos of their cars, but for whatever reason some just can’t do it. I would normally skip over a listing like this one, poor quality… more»
Mar 9, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Big Finned Classic: 1957 Dodge Lancer
Whether you know their names or not, there are automotive heros out there that have shaped the car world as we know it. Names that might come to mind include Henry Ford, Carroll Shelby, Harley Earl, and many more. Virgil… more»
Mar 9, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Feeling Spritely? Austin-Healey Sprites
It’s safe to say that the 1958-61 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark I “Bugeye” (or “Frogeye” for our British readers) is one of the most beloved of all British sports cars. With its “cheeky grin” and great mix of simplicity and… more»
Mar 9, 2015 • For Sale • 24 Comments
The One, The Only Ford Pintochero
No, your eyes are not deceiving you, and no, Ford did not make a factory Pinto truck. Someone decided to, though, I’m guessing out of a Pinto wagon, and it looks like they did a pretty darn good job… more»
Mar 7, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Bargain Brit Project: 1965 Triumph Spitfire
It’s not often in this world that I run across an opportunity this promising. There are already four Spitfires in my family, so I’m not the right buyer for this project, but someone may be getting a tremendous deal…. more»
Mar 6, 2015 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Face Off: ’70s Luxury Showdown
As of late, I’ve been re-watching some of my favorite action flicks that feature a heavy emphasis on vintage machinery, whether in the background or being hammered around a crowded city street. The French Connection, The Seven Ups and… more»
Mar 6, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Pair Of Arachnids: Two Fiat 850 Spiders
A very long time ago, I was given my first tools by my Dad. It was the factory toolkit from his Fiat 850 Coupe. He still had the car, which I had christened “Midge” (for Midget, cause it was… more»
Mar 5, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Not Quite Teslas: Pair of 1976 CitiCars
I’ll bet a lot of you think the Tesla is the first electric car marketed in the US (the one you see above isn’t it either, there were electrics available very early in the automobile’s history). The Citicar/CommutaCar was… more»
