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1961 Ford Fairlane 500 With Holman-Moody V8 Power Is a Moonshine-Running Sleeper
1961 Ford Fairlane 500 With Holman-Moody V8 Power Is a Moonshine-Running Sleeper

8 Feb 2023, 13:09 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The 1961 Ford Fairlane was no slouch thanks to the 375-horsepower 390 Thunderbird V8, but this unassuming two-door rocks a Holman-Moody-built Cobra Jet.

 
Want To Witness the Limit to Big Rig Customization? DMC Shows Off Their Magic
Want To Witness the Limit to Big Rig Customization? DMC Shows Off Their Magic

7 Feb 2023, 10:23 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This custom sleeper and tractor shop from Utah focuses on one-of-a-kind projects for truck owners with the cash to make their dreams come true

 
1973 Mercury Comet Is an Unassuming Sleeper With a Nasty Surprise Under the Hood
1973 Mercury Comet Is an Unassuming Sleeper With a Nasty Surprise Under the Hood

6 Feb 2023, 10:20 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Granted, it's not the most desirable Mercury classic out there, but it's nice to see that not all 1970s Comets are rotting away in junkyards

 
Looking To Own the Most Tricked-Out Big Rig Sleeper Around? Bolt Shows Off Their Abilities
Looking To Own the Most Tricked-Out Big Rig Sleeper Around? Bolt Shows Off Their Abilities

14 Jan 2023, 16:28 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This 18-wheeler rig customization shop can transform your big rig into a downright mobile living space. Interiors are similar to those of luxury RVs

 
From Rust to Race: 8-Month Built Lada Cosworth Duratec Is the Ultimate Street Sleeper
From Rust to Race: 8-Month Built Lada Cosworth Duratec Is the Ultimate Street Sleeper

28 Nov 2022, 14:23 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Russian sedan was a junkyard favorite in the UK. Despite having a durable exterior, the Lada 2101/VAZ-2101 was prone to galvanic corrosion

 
1963 Dodge 330 Is the Perfect Sleeper, Hides Rare V8 Surprise Under the Hood
1963 Dodge 330 Is the Perfect Sleeper, Hides Rare V8 Surprise Under the Hood

21 Nov 2022, 15:39 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Discontinued in 1964, the Max Wedge is notably rarer than the HEMI, with only a little more than 1,000 engines split between Dodge and Plymouth muscle cars.

 
Plain-Looking 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Is a Rare Sleeper With a Nasty V8
Plain-Looking 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Is a Rare Sleeper With a Nasty V8

17 Nov 2022, 19:58 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / While not as rare as the 1961 version, the 1962 Impala SS 409 is also a hard-to-find classic, especially in convertible form

 
Superbly Refurbished 1962 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe Hides 455 Muscle Under Its Hood
Superbly Refurbished 1962 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe Hides 455 Muscle Under Its Hood

17 Nov 2022, 01:02 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Clearly not a garage queen, but superbly refurbished nonetheless, this 1962 Catalina ticks all the right boxes for a B-body sleeper

 
1972 AMC Javelin Is a Fancy Pierre Cardin Edition With a Nasty Surprise Under the Hood
1972 AMC Javelin Is a Fancy Pierre Cardin Edition With a Nasty Surprise Under the Hood

1 Nov 2022, 18:54 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / In the 1970s, the exterior decals package for Pierre Cardin Edition was worth $84.95, and AMC sold over 4,000 of them in 1972; now, those cars are collectibles

 
The Marauder Was Mercury’s Attempt to Turn Grandad’s Favorite Sedan Into a Factory Sleeper
The Marauder Was Mercury’s Attempt to Turn Grandad’s Favorite Sedan Into a Factory Sleeper

31 Oct 2022, 12:24 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / While it looked much like its platform-sharing siblings, the Ford Crown Vic and Mercury Grand Marquis, the Marauder was a much more spectacular model

 
1969 Mercury Cougar 428 SCJ Drag Pak Is Luxury Muscle Car Royalty, Also Unique
1969 Mercury Cougar 428 SCJ Drag Pak Is Luxury Muscle Car Royalty, Also Unique

28 Oct 2022, 13:19 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Loaded with highly desirable options this 1969 Mercury Cougar is a one-of-one gem. Also an all-original survivor save for the paint

 
Based on VW’s T3 Transporter, the B32 Was Actually an Outrageous Sleeper Built by Porsche
Based on VW’s T3 Transporter, the B32 Was Actually an Outrageous Sleeper Built by Porsche

18 Oct 2022, 11:44 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Build to keep up with the company's rally-raid monsters, the B32 was a genuine Porsche model that shared a flat-six with the 911 Carrera SC

 
BMW M62-Swapped Volvo 740 Is ABBA on the Outside, Rammstein Under the Hood
BMW M62-Swapped Volvo 740 Is ABBA on the Outside, Rammstein Under the Hood

10 Sep 2022, 19:25 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Meet turbotomas, a user on Blocket.se, Sweden's largest native buying and selling website, with a custom build we only wish was listed on an American one

 
Plain-Jane 2017 GMC Sierra Rocks Monstrous 10.3-liter V8, The Ultimate Sleeper
Plain-Jane 2017 GMC Sierra Rocks Monstrous 10.3-liter V8, The Ultimate Sleeper

6 Sep 2022, 20:13 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Most people who pass by this truck would just see it fade into some indescribable blur in the rough shape of a pickup truck. If only they knew.

 
1989 BMW E30 Sleeper Hides 2JZ Under Its Hood, Has More HP Than a New M3
1989 BMW E30 Sleeper Hides 2JZ Under Its Hood, Has More HP Than a New M3

23 Aug 2022, 12:19 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / When you are looking for a platform with great aftermarket support, the E30 does stand out. So does the 2JZ engine, and this is what happens when they mate

 
This VW Golf R Sleeper With an Audi RS3-Swap Is the Ultimate Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
This VW Golf R Sleeper With an Audi RS3-Swap Is the Ultimate Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

26 Jul 2022, 09:11 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Alex, founder of Innovative Motorsports in Connecticut, puts 5 Cylinder engines in everything he can, on this Hoonigan special, he features some of his work

 
1962 Plymouth Savoy Is a Mean Sleeper, Hides Big-Block Surprise Under the Hood
1962 Plymouth Savoy Is a Mean Sleeper, Hides Big-Block Surprise Under the Hood

12 Jun 2022, 19:56 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / While not an authentic Max Wedge car, this 1962 Plymouth Savoy has plenty of oomph to obliterate its factory-original siblings

 
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Looks Like a Barn Find, Hides V8 Surprise Under the Hood
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Looks Like a Barn Find, Hides V8 Surprise Under the Hood

9 May 2022, 20:01 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / While it may look like a car that spent decades in a barn, this rusty 1957 Bel Air actually spent its entire life on the road

 
This Supercharged E38 Is an Iconic Sleeper That You Can Own for the Price of a New Camry
This Supercharged E38 Is an Iconic Sleeper That You Can Own for the Price of a New Camry

27 Mar 2022, 00:17 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / An underground legend, this 1990s BMW E38 7-Series affectionately known as Baby is among the first of its kind to get upgraded with a supercharger

 
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Is the Ultimate Sleeper, Dynos 700+ Horsepower
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Is the Ultimate Sleeper, Dynos 700+ Horsepower

23 Mar 2022, 14:46 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Yes, it's not a real 1969 Camaro ZL1, but it's way more powerful than the almighty COPO. And it's quick enough to outgun a Dodge Challenger Demon