When I first saw the pictures of this Cortina Estate, the nose-in-the air attitude caused by a lack of drivetrain had me thinking of my very British father’s suggestion of “keeping a stiff upper lip” when faced with crisis…. more»
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1971 Mustang Mach 1: Too Rusty to Rescue?
Yesterday, I completed the purchase of a new project. I’m not ready to divulge the details just yet, but I will soon! It’s always a bit nerve-wracking, especially when you tend to buy cars like I do from sunny… more»
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1959 Volvo PV544 for $1,000
Even though both a 122 and a 145 currently reside in my garage, I still want to find a 544. That may sound crazy because the PV544 is the most archaic of the bunch, but it was also the lightest…. more»
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5 Mile Truck: 1964 Chevy C-10
Looking at this 1964 Chevy C-10 Pickup, you might think it is just another restored truck, but in reality this has only seen 5 miles since brand new. How could that be possible you might ask? You see this… more»
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$400 for a TD?! Oh, wait…
Since test driving an MG TD a years back, I have considered picking up a T-series project to restore on multiple occasions. They aren’t very fast, but with a slick gearbox and agile handling, they present an affordable opportunity to experience what… more»
Meet My Daily Driver: 1972 Volvo 145E
Some of you already know, but for those who don’t, I just bought another Volvo! After dragging our Amazon project home the other day, I decided that I needed the wagon that we found while out hunting. The Miata… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1967 Jaguar E-Type
Disassembly is easy to do but it can also be the undoing of an ongoing restoration. That’s been a clear lesson in project car ownership for yours truly: finish what you start. When life gets in the way, days… more»
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Challenge Met! A Pair of Metropolitans!
Do you like two-tone, Anglo-American cars that look like bathtubs? Have we got a deal for you! Not one, but two barn find Metropolitans are at auction right now. Thanks goes to Jim S for finding the yellow and… more»
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Yank Tank in Britain: 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood
Barn Finds reader Ricky M sent us a tip that a rather large piece of American iron had found its way to the UK and was for sale. At 19 feet long, this Cadillac must dwarf most cars, and… more»
Find of the Year: The Baillon Collection
Looks like the car world is going to end the year with a bang! We have seen some amazing discoveries this past year, but I think it is safe to say that this one takes the cake. Outside of… more»
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Mystery Car: Information Needed!
Typically the submissions we receive lead us to a car that someone is looking to sell, but this recent submission from Richard B is the first ad I’ve seen that the seller is seeking something other than money. In… more»
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Four-Eyed Justice: 1986 Ford Mustang SSP
There are cars that I like and there are cars that I believe should be in every enthusiast collection. The Special Service Package Ford Mustangs fall into the latter category, as it rubs me the right way on multiple… more»
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Ol’ Blue: 1965 International D1100 Pickup
One thing you can say about the 60’s International pickups and Travelalls is that they have a very distinctive style (which I happen to like). They have the reputation for being very tough, but not very luxurious. Some even… more»
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Tragic History: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
If you’re a Mopar nut or simply love NASCAR and its history, than there is no doubt that you have at least heard of the Dodge Charger Daytona. These odd looking race cars were designed and built to dominate… more»
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Just a Name: 1983 Shelby Charger
How many of you have recently purchased a brand-new car for the sole purpose of mothballing it for future sale? None of you? I’m shocked. Perhaps it was a generational thing, as the lackluster performance cars of the ’80s… more»
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Triple Intercept: Three Jensen Interceptors!
Being an oddball British car lover, it shouldn’t surprise you that a Jensen Interceptor has long been on my most wanted list. I’ve almost bought one twice, but been scared off both times by rust issues. The big Jensen… more»
