Completed project cars

Oct 29, 2023
2001 Porsche Boxster S

Looking for an inexpensive entry to Porsche ownership? Try an early Boxster.

Mar 10, 2023
1958 Tornado Typhoon

One way to sample top-tier classic car rallies? Try getting your hands on a limited-production oddball like this Tornado Typhoon—some assembly required.

Jan 07, 2021
1967 Austin Mini Cooper S

How we restored a genuine Cooper S, hydrolastic suspension and all.

Dec 06, 2016
1980 Triumph 1500 Spitfire

Not all projects need elaborate backstories. We picked up this 1980 Spitifre—the last year that they were built—simply because it was the right price and we've always been a fan.

Oct 02, 2015
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL

Every situation doesn't necessarily call for a sports car. Our commute, for example: it's a long, straight, bumpy, boring road. Nobody wants to drive that in a Miata every day, …

May 12, 2014
1975 Pontiac Catalina Safari

We can't have a sports car for everything, can we? Sometimes a wagon just makes sense. Plus it's an inexpensive way to enjoy the hobby.

May 08, 2014
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 S

Our 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230s is a moderately rare example with 4-speed floor shift and factory air conditioning. It's a running, driving car in need of some TLC, so follow along …

Dec 02, 2013
1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder

Sometimes it becomes obvious that we live our lives according to emotion, not logic. No wonder we drove poor old Mr. Spock so crazy. Our own proof of this tendency …

Sep 16, 2013
1966 Volvo 1800S

This 1800S recently landed in our garage. We bought it as a driver-level car and tested that claim by driving it home from across the country. It'll be a clean …

Aug 08, 2013
1929 Ford Model A

This antique coupe was restored by our publisher nearly 40 years ago, and has done little but sit in the garage since. Now his son is using it as a …

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