Reader Find: 1951 A40 Austin Sports

From Fred H – I attended the monthly Saturday coffee of the Boise Idaho British Car Club in August and announced I had sold my MG and was looking for a new project. I was directed to a visitor… more»

Alpines, Tigers, And Donkeys! Oh My!

The Sunbeam Alpine may not be the most desirable LBC amongst enthusiasts, but the V8 equipped Tiger is a different story! Well, if you have your sights set on a Tiger, or even its little brother, there is a… more»

Cold As Ice: 1983 Renault Fuego Turbo

A few years ago, I stumbled across a very complete Renault Fuego Turbo in a long-forgotten salvage yard. It’s still there today, behind a 1980s Camry and alongside a fence that houses a dog run, complete with requisite junkyard… more»

Join The Parade: 1957 Goliath Estate

So, the other day I spotted a 1957 Goliath listed on craigslist right here in my neck of the woods. It looked interesting so I gave the owner a call. Unfortunately, they were asking $2,500 for this oddball project…. more»

The Underdog: Two 1968 AMC Javelins

I’ve always been the type to cheer for the underdog. There’s nothing better than seeing the weaker competitor rise to the challenge and conquer the superior force. Maybe that’s why I’ve always had a soft spot for the AMC… more»

13,600 Miles: 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door

There are some cars that need no introduction, and the 1957 Chevrolet is one of them. It’s an icon, and if there were trademarks associated with the design, they have been stolen and used without permission over and over… more»

Six Wheeled Party Bus: 1969 Alvis FV620 Stalwart

Remember the Alvis we recently featured, well we have another Alvis for you! Alvis continued making commercial and military vehicles after automobile production ended. One of the vehicles that was quite successful with the British Army was the 6-wheeled… more»

Supreme Sounds: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6

I suspect it is safe to say that for any of us who describe ourselves as brand aficionados, there’s always that one car or marque that temps us to leave our familiar and friendly automotive allegiances. Although I love… more»

Possible WS6: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Admittedly, I don’t know much about the second generation Firebird. They just have never really excited me that much. I knew they were considered the last of the true muscle cars by many enthusiasts and that one starred in… more»

Pony Project: 1967 Camaro RS/SS

After traversing Oregon in our little white Mustang, I became a Pony car believer. I have always had an appreciation for Pony cars, but I had no idea just how awesome they could be. I have always leaned more… more»

Chicken Coop Find: Standard Vanguard Sportsman

Let me begin by telling you that I am completely biased about this car. We own one of the 12 left running of the 901 ever produced, and the only one ever officially imported to the United States…and I… more»

Is This 1964 Datsun Fairlady For You?

Japanese sports cars are hot right now, especially the rare Toyota 2000GT. Perfect ones sell for about $1 million these days. Much more affordable are the Datsun Roadsters, which were made in far greater numbers than the 2000GT, so… more»

1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Package Deal

That phrase, “Happy wife, happy life” didn’t come about by accident. Somewhere out there, a man learned that if his significant other was content with his behavior and actions, the quality of life that followed would be worth the… more»

4X4 With A View: 1982 AMC Eagle Sundancer

Ever since I drove my first miles in our family’s bright orange 1971 AMC Hornet Sportabout, I’ve had a soft spot for Hornets, Concords, and Eagles. This has to be the most exotic variant of the type, with both… more»

2015 Barn Finds Calendar!

It may be late, but I think everyone will agree that this year’s calendar was well worth the wait! It’s printed on high quality paper and spiral bound so it should hold up well on your garage wall this… more»

Treasure Island Hackney: 1957 Beardmore Taxi

“Hackney Carriage” is the official term used for London’s famous taxis. From the 1950’s to the 80’s, these black retro-styled cabs made up much of London’s traffic, although almost all of them were Austin FX3’s and FX4’s. Over 75,000… more»

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