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Winston Churchill's 1936 'Amazone' Yacht Set To Be Restored to Its Former Glory
Winston Churchill's 1936 'Amazone' Yacht Set To Be Restored to Its Former Glory

19 Feb 2024, 12:09 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The ambitious restoration project will be carried out at Pendennis in Falmouth, one of the world's leading custom superyacht builders and refit shipyards

 
This 1956 Ford Thunderbird in Peacock Blue Is What All Barn Finds Hope To Become
This 1956 Ford Thunderbird in Peacock Blue Is What All Barn Finds Hope To Become

25 Jan 2024, 16:38 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / This Thunderbird is arguably one of the finest restorations I've seen recently. And that's because it was performed by top-level T-Bird restorer Amos Minter.

 
Ugly-Duckling Galaxie Cousin: 1964 Ford Custom Sat 32 Years, Gets a Dual-Quad Six Heart
Ugly-Duckling Galaxie Cousin: 1964 Ford Custom Sat 32 Years, Gets a Dual-Quad Six Heart

7 Jan 2024, 14:00 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Introduced in 1964 as the baseline for the Galaxie series, the Custom served as the low-entry full-size Ford until 1979 but never equaled its sibling's success

 
Restored 1971 Avion Trailer Is a Breathtaking, One-of-a-Kind Blend Between Old and New
Restored 1971 Avion Trailer Is a Breathtaking, One-of-a-Kind Blend Between Old and New

30 Nov 2023, 11:46 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / A couple brought this old-school Avion travel trailer back to life - they kept many of its original features while adding some much-needed modern twists

 
The 1970 Plymouth Superbird Wrecked by Hurricane Ian Is Slowly Coming Back to Life
The 1970 Plymouth Superbird Wrecked by Hurricane Ian Is Slowly Coming Back to Life

28 Sep 2023, 22:56 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / One of only 716 cars fitted with the six-barrel 440-cubic-inch V8, this 1970 Plymouth Superbird is getting a frame-off restoration.

 
Combat Vet Focke-Wulf Fw-190 Pulled from River, Needs TLC and a Few Gallons of Degreaser
Combat Vet Focke-Wulf Fw-190 Pulled from River, Needs TLC and a Few Gallons of Degreaser

23 Aug 2023, 15:45 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / It doesn't look like there's much left of anything to restore on this crusty mass of metal. But veteran av-geeks know there's plenty to work with here.

 
From Rust to Radiance: WD Detailing's Remarkable Restoration of a Forgotten Camaro
From Rust to Radiance: WD Detailing's Remarkable Restoration of a Forgotten Camaro

6 Jul 2023, 21:34 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Cars restorations are always lovely. You save a car that was left to die, work on it, and then the shiny diamond comes up to impress.

 
This 1948 Keller Super Chief Is an Extremely Rare Woodie That's Been Missing for 60 Years
This 1948 Keller Super Chief Is an Extremely Rare Woodie That's Been Missing for 60 Years

8 Jun 2023, 11:31 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Discovered in a junkyard in Colorado, it's one of only 18 examples built and one of only four units still known to exist.

 
This Custom Bus Is a Vintage Mobile Cinema and Sole Survivor
This Custom Bus Is a Vintage Mobile Cinema and Sole Survivor

6 Jun 2023, 09:46 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / In 1967, The Ministry of Technology commissioned the build of seven mobile cinema units with trailers to tour British factories and show inspirational films

 
1940 Chevrolet Master Trapped in a Barn for 70 Years Is an Amazing Time Capsule
1940 Chevrolet Master Trapped in a Barn for 70 Years Is an Amazing Time Capsule

16 May 2023, 20:56 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Surprisingly enough, the car is still in one piece, and the body appears to be ready for a refresh without major metalwork.

 
The 1927 Peerless Model 6–90 Is a Forgotten Pre-WWII Luxury Rig
The 1927 Peerless Model 6–90 Is a Forgotten Pre-WWII Luxury Rig

24 Apr 2023, 18:38 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Forget about Lincolns and Cadillacs, Peerless made some of the greatest luxury cars back in the 1920s. The Model 6-90 is one of them

 
Menacing 964 Porsche 911 Restomod Wears Carbon Fiber With Class
Menacing 964 Porsche 911 Restomod Wears Carbon Fiber With Class

22 Mar 2023, 14:44 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Theon Design kept the original Porsche DNA and added performance and aesthetics upgrades, giving this 911 (964) an extra edge - all for a $450K+ price tag

 
5 Things You Must Know Before Starting a DIY Restoration Project
5 Things You Must Know Before Starting a DIY Restoration Project

9 Mar 2023, 12:41 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / A DIY restoration might seem fun at first. And it can be, if you do it properly. So, here are some basic things to know before embarking on such a project

 
Not Even a $6M Restoration Would Get Elvis Presley's Lockheed Jetstar Up in the Air Again
Not Even a $6M Restoration Would Get Elvis Presley's Lockheed Jetstar Up in the Air Again

6 Mar 2023, 12:52 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Grounded for life due to government regulations, Elvis Presley's 1962 Lockheed Jetstar needs more than a million-dollar restoration to fly again.

 
Bugatti Veyron Coupe and Grand Sport Get New Lease on Life From La Maison Pur Sang
Bugatti Veyron Coupe and Grand Sport Get New Lease on Life From La Maison Pur Sang

2 Mar 2023, 07:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In case the ‘La Maison Pur Sang’ does not ring any bells, it is the exotic French automaker's in-house restoration and certification effort

 
Once a Pile of Junk, This 1967 Pontiac GTO Is Now a Museum-Grade Muscle Car
Once a Pile of Junk, This 1967 Pontiac GTO Is Now a Museum-Grade Muscle Car

3 Feb 2023, 13:46 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Kept in a barn for decades, this 1967 Pontiac GTO morphed into a top-notch show winner following a rotisserie restoration

 
1986 Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar Got a Sympathetic Restoration, Still Has Its Battle Scars
1986 Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar Got a Sympathetic Restoration, Still Has Its Battle Scars

1 Feb 2023, 21:54 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Porsche had restored one of its 959 Paris-Dakar racing cars for an upcoming exhibit. The vehicle was left with patina from the event, but works flawlessly

 
The Remarkable Miura P400 SV Is Lamborghini's Genuine "Raging Bull"
The Remarkable Miura P400 SV Is Lamborghini's Genuine "Raging Bull"

30 Jan 2023, 11:29 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / If there's a Lamborghini that screams "raging bull," it's the Miura – the top-of-the-line P400 SV version boasts increased power and a stunning, voluptuous look

 
This ‘60 Airstream Ambassador Land Yacht Lives On as Tin Willy, a Home With Its Own Sauna
This ‘60 Airstream Ambassador Land Yacht Lives On as Tin Willy, a Home With Its Own Sauna

16 Jan 2023, 12:42 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / This extended renovation project focused on turning the Airstream into a rental unit, but it was still road-worthy and legal when it changed owners