I’ve wondered for a long time exactly what logic led Volvo to have the first P1800 bodies built by Jensen in England. Don’t get me wrong; I love British cars. But generally they were and are known for their… more»
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Jan 25, 2015 • Our Projects Stories • 26 Comments
It Runs Again: 1964 Volvo 122S
So on Wednesday last week, we busily hurried to get everything done at the office so we could head to Jesse’s garage to work on the 1964 Volvo 122S that had made residence there since he purchased it a… more»
Jan 24, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1973 Land Rover For $1,450!
Things didn’t change much during the time that Land Rover built their Series I, II, and IIIs. Obviously small improvements were made along the way though so if you actually plan on driving yours, it might be a good… more»
Jan 23, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
A Thousand Words: 1973 Triumph TR6
I’m sure you have heard the old saying a picture is worth a thousand words, but I have often wondered if that really is the case, especially with car listings. A photos sure can say a lot about a… more»
Jan 23, 2015 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Two Door Sedan: 1960 Ford Fairlane Club
As I’m sure all of you know by now, when it comes to my taste in cars, I walk to the beat of my own drum. Don’t get me wrong, I love many of the popular classics (think Mustangs),… more»
Jan 23, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
33k Mile 1997 Mazda Miata
One of my buddies laughed at me the other day when I said that Miatas are now considered classics. 1990 doesn’t seem that long ago to some of us, but the Miata is now 25 years old so it… more»
Jan 23, 2015 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Dealership Find: Kaisers, Willys, & Stanley Steamer
We know a “find” is special when more than one person sends it in. This one came in from Fred W and Sam R. Apparently, the seller’s family has been in the car business since the 40s. His grandfather… more»
Jan 23, 2015 • For Sale • 11 Comments
More Than Parts: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Throughout automotive history, there have been any number of cars that transition from throwaway projects to desirable specimens. Rarely does that phenomenon crystallize so perfectly than with the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that recently has enjoyed a fast-rising tide… more»
Jan 23, 2015 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Junkyard Jewel: 1969 MGC GT
We have discussed the dangers of buying a car through Copart before. They deal in salvage vehicles and they don’t provide much information, so it can be very risky. Still, every once in a while we run across something… more»
Jan 22, 2015 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Slightly Batty: 1957 Lincoln Capri
Lincoln in the ‘50s was a far cry from the Lincoln of today. Believe it or not, the brand was known for its high performance cars, especially the Capri model as seen here. Positioned below both the Continental and… more»
Jan 22, 2015 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1967 Fiat-Alfa Romeo Ghia 1500GT…Wait What?
Two famous Italian car makers names together for one vehicle. You might be asking yourself when Fiat and Alfa come together to build a car. These two car makers were close competitors for most of the last century, including… more»
Jan 22, 2015 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Second Chances: 1963 Porsche 356
In a world of skyrocketing Porsche prices, it’s refreshing to see one for sale that makes owning such a classic attainable. That feeling only grows stronger when you realize it’s a very original car coming out of long-time family… more»
Jan 21, 2015 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Exotic Ruin: 1977 Lotus Esprit
It’s a sad day when a former exotic lies torn apart and broken in a dimly lit garage. Even if it comes from an era that wasn’t exactly a bright spot for performance automobiles, it always makes me cringe… more»
Jan 21, 2015 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Save Me: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
Happy Wagon Wednesday! To celebrate, I would like to present you with this 1958 Chevrolet Nomad. It apparently lived its whole life in California (as evidenced by the black license plates) before a restoration shop in Florida picked it… more»
Jan 20, 2015 • For Sale • 17 Comments
A Big Idea: 1970 Subaru 360
If an automaker wants to make a big dent in the market quickly, there’s no better way to do it than by building a car for the masses. Volkswagen did it with the Beetle, and Ford with the Model… more»
Jan 20, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Iron Not So Giant: 1956 Lloyd LT600
My day job has me in Germany at the moment, and reader Markus R was kind enough to send us this intriguing Lloyd “bus” find located in Aschaffenburg , Germany. I can’t really decide what car it reminds me… more»
