It's hard to find fault with this 1969 BSA Rocket 3. Only 6233 original miles and in a condition that's ready to ride or show. The owner says it's been fitted with new tires, new paint on the gas tank and side covers and finished with hand pin striping. Updates include new Amal 626 carbs, headlight shell, stainless spokes, a new gold chain and cables along with a tune … [Read more...]
Barn Find 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Makes Excellent Restoration Candidate
When the Rootes Group decided their Sunbeam Alpine roadster was lacking performance, it was suggested they try using the Ford small block V8 in place of the inline 4 cylinder and to do so they enlisted the help of Carroll Shelby, who was stuffing small block Ford V8s into another British roadster at the time, the AC Ace. The Alpine had just enough room, with a little metal … [Read more...]
Unrestored 1969 Honda CB750 K0 Sandcast in Very Good Condition
The very first Honda CB750s with the sandcast engine cases are the ones everyone wants, but they're getting a lot harder to find. This one is unrestored, with only necessary cosmetic work as needed. It was repainted in the original blue and the tank is a NOS replacement. The NOS tank emblems come from noted sandcast restorer Vic World, the seat was reupholstered with an … [Read more...]
Stunning and Massive 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Hardtop Hot Rod
For those of us who remember the cars of this era, this 1960 Pontiac Bonneville is just about perfect. The color, the stance, the wheel and tire combination, not to mention the 389 tri-power under the hood, it just makes you want to start it up for a weekend ride with your sweetheart. Power windows, power brakes, power door locks and power steering make this a pleasure … [Read more...]
If You’re Considering a Corvair, Why Not Consider a V8 Up Front?
Some cars just cry out for an engine swap, the lure of more power and performance creates an irresistible urge too hard to resist, but some owners take the idea a step further and put the transplant in a new location, like in this 1965 Corvair where the old flat six out back was replaced with a 305 Chevy V8 installed up front. Nice! Of course, the old swing arm rear … [Read more...]