Trailer Park Superbird

You never know where you might find a car. Take this 1970 Plymouth Superbird for example. Apparently, the owner keeps it parked under a carport next to their trailer house. They have owned it for over 30 years, but… more»

1968 AMC AMX Project

AMC attempted to combine muscle car power with sports car handling when they released the AMX in 1968. It only seated two because the wheelbase was kept short to help in the twisties. It had its short comings, but… more»

Lotus Fighter: 1973 Ginetta G15

When people think of lightweight, they think Lotus. But, we would like to present another contender for the crown of lightness. Ginetta has been around since the fifties and has built some pretty sprightly cars themselves. This is a… more»

1950 Muntz Jet Project

After making his fortune from TV manufacturing, Earl Muntz decided to enter the automobile industry. To get things started quickly he purchased the rights to the Kurtis Sports and renamed it the Muntz Jet. The first 28 cars were… more»

Mad Max Mopar: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T

When we see Dodge’s Road and Track, or R/T, designation on a Mopar, the first thing we tend to think of is big block V8s and tons of torque. This 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T offers both those things and… more»

Unfinished 1963 Morgan 4/4 Project

Update 4/29/13 – The seller has relisted this Morgan a few times and has now lowered the starting bid. From 4/12/13 – We often run into project cars that someone had all intentions of restoring, but failed to finish…. more»

1966 Pontiac Le Mans Four-Door Survivor

Update 4/29/13 – After not meeting reserve, the seller has relisted it. From 4/18/13 – We have debated the desirability of four-door classics before. Sure we would prefer the two-door version, but this 1966 Pontiac Le Mans is in… more»

Japanese Fire Truck: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser

What boy doesn’t dream of driving a fire engine? There is just something mesmerizing about those big red trucks. This 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser might not be the type of fire engine most of us dreamt of as a… more»

1960 Ford Thunderbird Barn Find

Known as the Squarebird, the second generation Ford Thunderbird isn’t the most sought after car and as a result can be had on the cheap. Styling aside, these Birds offered lots of features and solid performance. This 1960 Thunderbird… more»

Original Paint: 1971 Renault R-10

Here is a car you don’t see anymore and some people would argue that is a good thing. Few people loved these Renaults, but we like this one. ThisĀ 1971 Renault R-10 had been in dry storage for over 30… more»

Two Rules of Motorcycle Barn-Finding

There are two basic rules to discovering long hidden bikes. Rule Number One: Talk about old motorcycles to everyone you meet.

Crated 1962 Norton ES2

This 1962 Norton ES2 was supposedly left behind unused when the first owner went off to Vietnam. Someone later found it, got it running, and sold it to the current owner who was going to use it in a… more»

1956 Kleinschnittger F125 Project

We classify a modern car as being fuel efficient when it achieves 40 mpg, but back in the 1950’s there were companies all over the world building cars that could achieve 60 mpg or more. Sure they might have… more»

Proper Patina: 1960 Triumph TR3

While a nice shiny paint job always looks great, sometimes the dings and dents a barn find acquires from years of being parked can make for a much more interesting look. The problem with most barn finds is that… more»

Time Machine: 1947 Buick Super Convertible

Our jaws dropped when we found this 1947 Buick Super Convertible. It can be a challenge to find a clean 10 year old car, let alone one that has been around for 66 years! This Buick is claimed to… more»

Movie Prop: 1980 Renault LeCar

We wouldn’t normally feature an eighties econobox, but this one is so unique we couldn’t resist. It is the North American version of the best selling Renault 5. They were praised for their practicality and a few even did… more»

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