Leno’s Long Lost Duesies

As throngs of people descend on the 18th hole at the Pebble Beach golf course this morning, we are at home. Circumstances prevented us from attending the world’s most prestigious automotive event this year, but we can guarantee that… more»

It’s Alive! The Volvo Roars To Life

We have some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. After adding some fresh fuel and a few squirts of carb cleaner we were able to get the 142 project car running. We knew it hadn’t… more»

Save A Racer: 1962 MGA Race Car

This 1962 MGA was raced at many of the major tracks including Laguna Seca, Lime Rock, Watkins Glens, and Sears Point between 1980 and 1988. It needs to get back into shape, but will hopefully be out on the… more»

Cleaning House: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Sprites can be great fun, if you fit… This 1960 Bugeye might be a good one if you’re in the market for an LBC. It needs some work on the floor, but appears to have been driven regularly. The… more»

Needs A Doctor: 1973 Triumph TR6

This 1973 Triumph TR6 was in regular use until 1993 when the owner moved and left it behind in Utah. They have since returned to the area and pulled their old car out, but it is now suffering from… more»

Green Orbs: 1972 Citroen SM

We love the idea of driving a Maserati powered Citroen. That combination of power and cushy ride turned a bland car into a great grand tourer. The looks may take some getting used to, but once you drive an… more»

Should We Save This Volvo?

Not long ago I traded off all my classic stuff for a shiny new Mustang GT. It was hot outside and I was fed up with the lack of A/C and all the headaches that come with driving a… more»

Pole Barn Full of Mopars

The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda rolling shell is interesting, but we want to know what else is hidden in this pole barn. The seller has started their eBay auction at $1k with no reserve and they also have 1970 Dodge… more»

Pretend Ferraris: Two 1967 Fiat Dino Coupes

After reading the tale of the Junkyard Ferrari, we keep dreaming of finding a long lost Ferrari, but even if we did happen to come across one, we would never be able to afford to buy and restore it…. more»

The Junkyard Ferrari

The following is the story about how a very special Ferrari was discovered in a junkyard. Recounted by Rob Cotter, this tale was originally published in Tom Cotter’s The Corvette in the Barn. It is reprinted here with permission… more»

Mystery Rod: 1932 American Austin Special

If you think it would be fun to build your own sports car, then you may want to take a look at this. Someone took a 1932 American Austin engine and frame, built a body around it, and stuck… more»

One Angry Catfish: 1961 Daimler SP250

This 1961 Daimler SP250 supposedly sat on a repair shop rack for 10 years waiting to be restored. The owner ended up falling ill and passing away before the car could be finished. The brakes and engine are claimed… more»

Power by Chrysler: 1974 Jensen Interceptor

What do you get when you shove a big Chrysler V8 into a British GT body? The Jensen Interceptor probably came to mind. These were high speed cruisers for those who could care less about mpg. This 1974 example… more»

Pieced Together: 1964 Corvette Convertible

This 1964 Corvette convertible has been parked in this garage for 30 years and has slowly been deteriorating. The seller inherited it from their father. It would seem their father either restored the car using whatever was available or… more»

Worth it or Not? 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Edition

Reader John C. shared this 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Edition he found and posed the question as to whether we thought it was worth buying or not. It looks to be in rough shape, but the seller is only… more»

Reader Ride: 1961 Renault Dauphine

Update 8/13/13 – Another price drop to $1,200. Update 8/10/13 – Bruce has decided to lower his price to $1,500. A friend of reader Bruce G found this low mileage 1961 Renault Dauphine that had been parked in a… more»

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