After featuring the optimistically priced roadside BMW, I was reminded of a Citroen that is parked along the highway at a perpetual flea market in Montana. I have thought about stopping many times, but always seem to miss the exit. I have tried calling… more»
Sep 11, 2013 • Sightings Stories • 35 Comments
Highway Sighting: 1975 BMW 2002
We have all stopped to look at cars parked along the highway. Sometimes they are bargains, but other times it is obvious that the car was parked along the road because no one in town wanted it. The rust… more»
Sep 10, 2013 • For Sale • 3 Comments
From the Crypt: 1952 MG TD
Instead of parking a hearse in your front yard for Halloween, may we suggest this MG? The best part of our plan is that after the trick or treaters have left, you can drag it into the garage and… more»
Sep 10, 2013 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Porsche Power: 1960 Devin D
This 1960 Devin D has been parked for a number of years, under both the previous and current owner’s care. It is in need of a complete restoration, but includes a number of spare parts. When it was first… more»
Sep 10, 2013 • Stories • 16 Comments
Reader Find: 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
This photo may look familiar. We used it in our New Years post, but never told the story behind the car lurking in that barn. We are sure a few of you have wondered what became of it, so… more»
Sep 9, 2013 • For Sale • 27 Comments
French FWD: 1937 Citroen Traction Avant
Front wheel drive and unibody construction are common features of modern automobiles, but back in the thirties they were unheard of. Consumers were nervous that unitized bodies bodies would not offer the strength provided by a frame and the… more»
Sep 9, 2013 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Big Bad Oranges: 1969 AMC AMX Pair
In 1969, AMC was trying its hardest to compete with Ford and Chevrolet. The AMX was their answer to the Mustang and the Camaro, but it never achieved the same level of success as these two iconic cars. In… more»
Sep 8, 2013 • Stories • 13 Comments
Rescuing an Allard
Sydney Allard blazed a trail that many manufacturers—Shelby, Aston Martin, Facel Vega, Bristol, Rover, and others—would follow: he put an American V-8 in a British-built car. He started with flathead Fords because he owned a Ford dealership in England…. more»
Sep 8, 2013 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1960 Porsche 356B S90 Roadster
This Porsche Roadster has supposedly been stashed away since the 70’s. It may be a little rough around the edges, but this was the most powerful 356 you could get in 1960. Super 90 stood for 90 horsepower and… more»
Sep 8, 2013 • For Sale • 8 Comments
$300 Bike: 1965 Bridgestone BS-90
We all know Bridgestone today for their tires, but the company actually started with bicycles. Naturally they then moved onto motorcycles and even had some success with racing in Japan. This BS-90 is nothing fancy, but should make for… more»
Sep 6, 2013 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Field Full of Pre-War Cars in Maine
If you’re a fan of pre-war cars, then we have found something you are going to want to see. This field in Maine is full of them, including a number of cars from the early 1900’s. The seller claims… more»
Sep 6, 2013 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Inline Five: 1978 Audi 5000
Update 9/6/13 – This one has been pulled out out of the barn and cleaned up a bit. They are still asking $980, but it actually looks like a decent project. From 11/26/12 – Audi was the first manufacturer… more»
Sep 5, 2013 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Perfect Pairing: 1953 Alvis-Healey Roadster
When Alvis Motor and the Healey Company struck a deal in the early 1950’s to build a car together, the result was a car that was both beautiful and fantastic to drive. Sadly, after only 25 cars were built… more»
Sep 5, 2013 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Racing Heritage: 1978 Renault 17 Gordini
Gordini is to Renault what Abarth is to Fiat. Gordini was a sports car builder who helped Renault with their race cars in the sixties. Renault later purchased the company and used the name on their high-performance offerings. When… more»
Sep 5, 2013 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Better Option: 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite
Before you run out and buy the Sprite from earlier, may we suggest this 1963 example. This car is better for many reasons. It is a Mark II so that means no quarter windows and unfortunately, less power. That… more»
Sep 5, 2013 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two Times Lucky: Austin-Healey Sprite
Someone got lucky and stumbled across this Austin-Healey Sprite and now they think they might get lucky again by selling it. They claim that worse examples sell for 3-4k on eBay. Only problem is that they don’t have a… more»
