By the Barn Find: 1970 Porsche 911

Hard to believe this still happens, but yes, vintage Porsche 911s are still left outside under a wet tarp for unknown reasons. This particular car supposedly even had its mechanical bits rebuilt prior to being left outside. It’s hard… more»

340/4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda

This 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda demonstrates the importance of not judging a book by its cover. It looks pretty rough and ready, but the news is positive when we delve below the surface. The seller states that it is rock-solid,… more»

Turnkey Exotic: 1992 Ferrari 348 TS

It’s red, wears Prancing Horse badges, features a gated shifter, and can clock 171mph. So, what isn’t to like about this 1992 Ferrari 348 TS? It presents well as a survivor-grade classic, and is a turnkey proposition with no… more»

Original Big-Block: No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS is a genuine barn find. It’s a sad, sorry sight, but it appears that this classic started life with a big-block under the hood. Returning it to its former glory will not be for… more»

340 V8 Tribute? 1972 Plymouth Scamp

The first Plymouth Scamp was that Chrysler division’s version of the Dodge Dart Swinger. It was produced from 1971 to 1976 and shouldn’t be confused with the Scamp compact pickup from the next decade. Unlike the Swinger, the Scamp… more»

53k Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

One of the attractions of the classic scene is the sheer diversity of tastes and opinions. Some enthusiasts prefer muscle cars, while others enjoy slipping behind the wheel of a car with luxury leanings. If you favor Italian exotics,… more»

1 of 499: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429

The Boss 429 was a special Ford Mustang model only offered in 1969 and 1970. Production numbers were low, and fewer than 500 were built in 1970. Its 429 cubic inch V8 was conservatively rated at 375 horsepower, and… more»

Ever Seen One? 1959 Moretti 750 Tour du Monde

The Moretti 750 Tour du Monte was a limited production sports coupe and convertible built in Italy in the late 1950s/early 1960s. At least 150 examples are thought to have been built, so they were rare when new and… more»

7 HP Gas Powered Lusse Bumper Car

In a way, the thought of vintage bumper cars sort of brings back painful memories from my childhood, as operators often called me out for crashing them too aggressively as a youngster in the seventies on the Dodgem ride… more»

Running Project: 1984 AMC Eagle

The original concept for the Eagle arose not from AMC’s marketing department, but from Roy Lunn, one of the company’s engineers. Lunn thought that some Jeep buyers rarely or never used their vehicles off-road; instead, the Jeep’s 4WD system… more»

42k Mile Survivor: 1949 Oldsmobile 88

While the Pontiac GTO may be considered by some auto enthusiasts as the first widely billed genuine U.S. Muscle car, others who think further back might give that nod to the 1949 Oldsmobile 88 instead.  The Olds doesn’t necessarily… more»

Former Driving School Trainer: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO

Earning the title of best-selling car of the year for half a decade straight is no small feat, but the Ford Taurus proudly claimed that victory between 1992 and 1996.  Though the sedan served as a great family-style automobile… more»

Parked Since ’64: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5L

These days, you can never be too sure if the image you’re looking at hasn’t been enhanced with AI. It’s becoming a serious issue, affecting everything from the authenticity of items you want to buy and the very pictures… more»

454 V8 Stalled Restoration: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1973 model year was the last for the Chevrolet Corvette with chrome bumpers in the rear. Due to changing safety requirements, the rear end received the “Endura” treatment the following year. And the 454 cubic inch V8 was… more»

Vintage Flying Toy Helicopter: Cox Sky Copter

Although drones have become commonplace and taken over as a favorite modern flying toy on kids’ Christmas wish lists, I’m guessing that most adolescents in past decades would have been thrilled to find something unusual under the tree that… more»

Notchback Swap Project: 1982 Ford Mustang

It’s amazing how much a bodystyle can help to improve your perception of a car. Take the notchback Mustang, for example. We obviously know the eight-cylinder notch is one of the more sought-after Fox bodies out there, but even… more»

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