Reader Carl V. just sent in his most recent discovery; While on a Jeep tour of the old back roads of Bisbee, Arizona, I was surprised to see this 1959 Chevrolet sticking out of a shelter in the side… more»
Dusty Garage Find: 1961 Corvette
UPDATE 6/4/12 – It has been re-listed! There aren’t many car nuts out there that don’t dream of finding a C1 Corvette hidden in a little old ladies garage or barn. We know when we come across one it… more»
Desert Bimmer: 1967 BMW 2000CS
The early CS-series BMWs are a rare sight on American roads today. The vertical drop-off of the front end sets the 2000 CS apart from later models, but still retains lines that are recognizable in the later 2002s. This… more»
Collection Clean-Out: Dallas Yard Find
A bunch of craigslist ads recently popped up featuring a wide variety of classic cars, many of which haven’t been seen in years. In addition, there’s a variety of cars available not included in the listing, all of which… more»
Saviour Needed: 1947 Pontiac Streamliner Woody
It’s not often that a seller threatens with what they will do to their vehicle if it doesn’t sell, but in the case of this rare 1947 Pontiac Streamliner woody wagon, it will likely be chopped up to create… more»
Super Sports Wagon: 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE
From the good people who brought us the laughter inducing Robin, comes this 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5A. Known for its unusual shape and impressive performance, the Scimitar packs Ford V6 power with a commodious interior housed within a… more»
Split Window Survivor: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray
1963 was the last year for many signature Corvette design elements, such as the trademark split rear window and stylish hood vents. While we may never know why this example sat dusty and forgotten for so many years, but… more»
Two Down: 1955 Daimler Conquest Roadster
The Daimler Conquest line began life in 1953 as a Saloon car. It was developed to provide affordable luxury at a time when England was moving beyond the post-WW2 period to become a major power in the automotive industry…. more»
She Goes: 1968 Elva Courier
Elva was a cottage maker of race and road cars in England beginning in 1955. Although production numbers were small, Elvas punched well above their weight due to their agility and simple but effective engineering. Elvas carried Mark Donohue… more»
Forgotten Cat: 1970 Jaguar E-Type
This Jag was destined for a new home overseas when slow paperwork stopped the sale. Now, it sits once again waiting for a prospective buyer to start the restoration of one of the world’s most memorable British sports cars…. more»
Rent-A-Racer: 1968 Shelby GT350 Hertz
The best known Hertz Shelbys were the 1966 models. It’s less well known that Hertz ordered Shelby GT350s for their rental fleet at least through 1968. This modified 1968 Hertz GT350 is said to be a barn find and… more»
1956 Porsche Speedster Garage Find
UPDATE – Turns out the seller listed the car as a ’56, but it is actually a ’58. The Porsche Speedster is coveted by collectors around the world and it is not hard to see why. With their cut… more»
Neil Armstrong’s 1967 Corvette Sting Ray
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the first US human space flight, so it seems appropriate to talk about America’s space heros. As a perk for being heros, the astronauts were given Corvettes on $1/year leases by Jim Rathman’s… more»
Thirty Year Sleep: 1959 Peerless GT
Another day, another Peerless. This is the latest Peerless GT to be aroused from its slumber, and it is far more complete than the ’58 model just featured. Although it’s been awaiting restoration for 30 years, number 145 out… more»
1964 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Project
Second generation Corvettes have appreciated to the point where few car guys can afford a restored one, and many of us don’t have the experience or can’t afford to restore a basket-case either. But every once in a while… more»
Field Find: 1958 Peerless GT
It seems that despite its low survival rate, the remaining Peerless GT coupes pop up quite frequently. An early example has appeared for sale, and it is quite a project. Believed to have been manufactured halfway through the first phase… more»


















