Games for Car Guys

The other day, the creators of a game called Carnology, sent us a copy to take for a spin. The whole point of the game is to test your knowledge of cars. There are cards with pictures of automobiles… more»

British Hemi: 1962 Daimler SP250

This 1962 Daimler SP250 has been parked in the seller’s garage since 1985. The seller has owned it since 1967, but parked it after ethanol ate up some of the seals. There were only 2,645 of these built, with… more»

Black Plate Special: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

If that last T-Bird was too rusty for you, then we have a good option. This 1955 Thunderbird was built on the first day of production and has lived its whole life in sunny California. After sitting in storage… more»

1956 Ford Thunderbird Barn Find

Whenever we have featured Thunderbirds in the past, the response has been underwhelming. We get the feeling that there are very few of you who actually like these old birds. We think we may have found one though that… more»

S Without The S: 1969 Porsche 911 S

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to drive a friend’s 911. Another friend took my Mustang and we blasted down the twistiest back roads we could find. After breaking a few laws and frightening our passengers half to… more»

Real Barn Find: 1972 Ford Big Cow Truck

People have debated for years about what makes a “barn find” authentic. Some believe that it has to actually come out of a wooden barn to be the real deal. Well, we have one for those purists among us…. more»

1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Project

The Sprite may be best known for its “bugeye” face, but we like them because they offered consumers the driving thrills of more expensive sports cars at a much lower price. It was basically the sixties’ version of the… more»

BYOSCJ: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

If the Boss 429 from the other day was a little rich for your blood, then you may want to take a look at this 1970 Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet. Sure it has a little less power… more»

Original Survivor: 1942 Studebaker Coupe

We love finding barn finds and we also love helping those in need, so when we can do both at the same time, it’s a huge plus. Reader Ranger H shared this 1942 Studebaker Coupe, which is being auctioned… more»

Barn Limo: 1965 Mercedes 600 Pullman

Mercedes-Benz is known for building luxury vehicles and their top model in the 1960’s set the bar for luxury. In 1965, when this Mercedes 600 Pullman was new, it offered an impressive balance of luxury, comfort, and performance. It… more»

Nasty Boy: 1954 Austin Healey 100

We never understood the whole Nasty Boys trend of shoving V8s into Austin-Healeys, but some people obviously enjoy the whole thing very much. Sure, it is great fun having all that extra power, but cars like this rare BN1… more»

1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Survivor

This is one of those cars that you would expect to see at one of the big auction houses. There would be yelling, excitement, and the bidding would get out of control. Instead the owner has decided to quietly… more»

Quirky Driver: 1971 SAAB 96

Since Saab went under, it seems that the market for old 96s has waned. Maybe it is just our imagination though because this well-used one is seeing a lot of action on eBay. That could be because it is… more»

Ultra-Rare 1953 Muntz Jet Barn Find

There isn’t anything like the rush of discovering an ultra-rare sports car hidden in a barn. I can only imagine how it felt to discover this 1953 Muntz Jet. These sports cars are extremely rare and sought after. Earl… more»

Pair of Shoeboxes: 1950 Ford Custom Club Coupes

As the forties were coming to a close, Ford decided it was time for a new look. Curvacious bodies were a thing of the past, so they came up with something a little more square. The much-loved “shoebox” Ford… more»

Pine Scented Lotus Sprint

While browsing his local craigslist, reader Mark O. was surprised to find a Lotus. It’s not pretty, but it’s a Lotus! For some that means bad wiring and a cheap interior, but this American version of the Eclat also… more»

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