{"id":99402,"date":"2024-12-30T17:53:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T01:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=99402"},"modified":"2024-12-30T17:53:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T01:53:15","slug":"racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"RacingJunk\u2019s Top 5 Cool Car Finds of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-carousel-extra='{\"blog_id\":1,\"permalink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\\\/\"}' id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-99402 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/2-149\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"RacingJunk\u2019s Top 5 Cool Car Finds of the Year\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99406\" data-attachment-id=\"99406\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/2-149\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"620,340\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;click__begin&quot;&gt;Click Here to Begin Slideshow&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Every year, automotive enthusiasts scour RacingJunk\u2019s listings for the most unique, powerful, and jaw-dropping vehicles on the market. From vintage classics to high-performance modern marvels, these top picks embody the essence of what makes car culture so exciting. Whether you&amp;#8217;re drawn to timeless designs, rare models, or cutting-edge customization, our roundup showcases the best of the best. Buckle up and get ready to explore RacingJunk&amp;#8217;s Top 5 Cool Car Finds of the Year\u2014a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and automotive passion!&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;click__begin&quot;&gt;Click Here to Begin Slideshow&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-300x165.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99406'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"click__begin\">Click Here to Begin Slideshow<\/a>\n\nEvery year, automotive enthusiasts scour RacingJunk\u2019s listings for the most unique, powerful, and jaw-dropping vehicles on the market. From vintage classics to high-performance modern marvels, these top picks embody the essence of what makes car culture so exciting. Whether you&#8217;re drawn to timeless designs, rare models, or cutting-edge customization, our roundup showcases the best of the best. Buckle up and get ready to explore RacingJunk&#8217;s Top 5 Cool Car Finds of the Year\u2014a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and automotive passion!\n\n<a class=\"click__begin\">Click Here to Begin Slideshow<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/tmp_img_65f89c8750524_3e043545e78fc99eab5da7a279ff045c64f2fe15-e1715202193891\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_65f89c8750524_3e043545e78fc99eab5da7a279ff045c64f2fe15-e1715202193891-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"RacingJunk\u2019s Top 5 Cool Car Finds of the Year\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99407\" data-attachment-id=\"99407\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/tmp_img_65f89c8750524_3e043545e78fc99eab5da7a279ff045c64f2fe15-e1715202193891\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_65f89c8750524_3e043545e78fc99eab5da7a279ff045c64f2fe15-e1715202193891.webp\" data-orig-size=\"600,373\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Today\u2019s Cool Car Find is this 1976 PRO\/DRAG MUSTANG for $26,000\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Small block Ford 408 C4 transmission 493 gear 33 spline axle 9 inch Ford.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_65f89c8750524_3e043545e78fc99eab5da7a279ff045c64f2fe15-e1715202193891-300x187.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_65f89c8750524_3e043545e78fc99eab5da7a279ff045c64f2fe15-e1715202193891.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99407'>\n\t\t\t\tSmall block Ford 408 C4 transmission 493 gear 33 spline axle 9 inch Ford.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/phpzapt2z_82799a22e52bac0cc052dd50f75b8d39ba22b3f2-e1730325990139\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/phpzapt2z_82799a22e52bac0cc052dd50f75b8d39ba22b3f2-e1730325990139-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"RacingJunk\u2019s Top 5 Cool Car Finds of the Year\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99411\" data-attachment-id=\"99411\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/phpzapt2z_82799a22e52bac0cc052dd50f75b8d39ba22b3f2-e1730325990139\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/phpzapt2z_82799a22e52bac0cc052dd50f75b8d39ba22b3f2-e1730325990139.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"640,332\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Today\u2019s Cool Classified Find is this Race Track for Sale!\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is a premier drag strip located in the mid-west providing racing for professional drivers as well as the amateur racer.&lt;br \/&gt;\nTrack draws racers from six states on a weekly basis.&lt;br \/&gt;\nOnsite restaurant and a RV Park available for racers.&lt;br \/&gt;\nTrack can be used as a &amp;#8220;Street Outlaw&amp;#8221; track for the Midwest.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/phpzapt2z_82799a22e52bac0cc052dd50f75b8d39ba22b3f2-e1730325990139-300x156.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/phpzapt2z_82799a22e52bac0cc052dd50f75b8d39ba22b3f2-e1730325990139.jpeg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99411'>\n\t\t\t\tThis is a premier drag strip located in the mid-west providing racing for professional drivers as well as the amateur racer.\nTrack draws racers from six states on a weekly basis.\nOnsite restaurant and a RV Park available for racers.\nTrack can be used as a &#8220;Street Outlaw&#8221; track for the Midwest.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/tmp_img_6523f624969e6_b824e84532c7fdc7674aeb29fdd3162bb49aa64a-e1717615186279\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_6523f624969e6_b824e84532c7fdc7674aeb29fdd3162bb49aa64a-e1717615186279-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"RacingJunk\u2019s Top 5 Cool Car Finds of the Year\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99409\" data-attachment-id=\"99409\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/tmp_img_6523f624969e6_b824e84532c7fdc7674aeb29fdd3162bb49aa64a-e1717615186279\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_6523f624969e6_b824e84532c7fdc7674aeb29fdd3162bb49aa64a-e1717615186279.webp\" data-orig-size=\"640,368\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Today\u2019s CCF Pick is this 1974 Chevy Vega Wagon-e1717615186279\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;1974 vega wagon square and round tube chassis 12 point cage w\/funny car cage added. 4 link,12 bolt 4:88 30 spline moser axles, strange coil overs, strange strut front with 4 piston calipers all round. 14\u00d732 slicks 100 passes 1\/8mi. on weld v series dbl beadlocks and weld full throttle front runners.&lt;br \/&gt;\nall tinted lexan windows, fibreglass front end and hood, also back bumper. all aluminum interior with steel under drivers seat for cert.&lt;br \/&gt;\nwheelie bars new last season, racepack dash with data logger with v net sensors for water, oil, trans temp, vacuum and egt. arc switch panel 7al2 ignition with crank trigger, biondo outlaw elite shifter with solonoid, biondo elite625 delay box and dual digital dial boards,&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_6523f624969e6_b824e84532c7fdc7674aeb29fdd3162bb49aa64a-e1717615186279-300x173.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_6523f624969e6_b824e84532c7fdc7674aeb29fdd3162bb49aa64a-e1717615186279.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99409'>\n\t\t\t\t1974 vega wagon square and round tube chassis 12 point cage w\/funny car cage added. 4 link,12 bolt 4:88 30 spline moser axles, strange coil overs, strange strut front with 4 piston calipers all round. 14\u00d732 slicks 100 passes 1\/8mi. on weld v series dbl beadlocks and weld full throttle front runners.\nall tinted lexan windows, fibreglass front end and hood, also back bumper. all aluminum interior with steel under drivers seat for cert.\nwheelie bars new last season, racepack dash with data logger with v net sensors for water, oil, trans temp, vacuum and egt. arc switch panel 7al2 ignition with crank trigger, biondo outlaw elite shifter with solonoid, biondo elite625 delay box and dual digital dial boards,\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/tmp_img_66e43bf4ee594_e109a76c5208d1355de3ff66c8ae6042e91b9fa6-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_66e43bf4ee594_e109a76c5208d1355de3ff66c8ae6042e91b9fa6-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"RacingJunk\u2019s Top 5 Cool Car Finds of the Year\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99408\" data-attachment-id=\"99408\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/tmp_img_66e43bf4ee594_e109a76c5208d1355de3ff66c8ae6042e91b9fa6-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_66e43bf4ee594_e109a76c5208d1355de3ff66c8ae6042e91b9fa6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Today\u2019s Cool Car Find is this 1963 Chevy Nova\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;1963 Chevy Nova&lt;br \/&gt;\nExtensive Restoration, Custom Redemption Red&lt;br \/&gt;\nPro built drive line, recent refresh&lt;br \/&gt;\nMultiple Show and race winner&lt;br \/&gt;\n410\u2033 Dart SHP small block&lt;br \/&gt;\nHooker fenderwelll headers&lt;br \/&gt;\nAFR CNC heads&lt;br \/&gt;\nScat stroker crank&lt;br \/&gt;\nCF pistons&lt;br \/&gt;\nEagle H-beam rods&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_66e43bf4ee594_e109a76c5208d1355de3ff66c8ae6042e91b9fa6-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_66e43bf4ee594_e109a76c5208d1355de3ff66c8ae6042e91b9fa6.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99408'>\n\t\t\t\t1963 Chevy Nova\nExtensive Restoration, Custom Redemption Red\nPro built drive line, recent refresh\nMultiple Show and race winner\n410\u2033 Dart SHP small block\nHooker fenderwelll headers\nAFR CNC heads\nScat stroker crank\nCF pistons\nEagle H-beam rods\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/tmp_img_66280fb5aa3c0_42a2e641f755f7e5a423c2569fc021214907e56b-e1714150277984\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_66280fb5aa3c0_42a2e641f755f7e5a423c2569fc021214907e56b-e1714150277984-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"RacingJunk\u2019s Top 5 Cool Car Finds of the Year\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99410\" data-attachment-id=\"99410\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/racingjunks-top-5-cool-car-finds-of-the-year\/tmp_img_66280fb5aa3c0_42a2e641f755f7e5a423c2569fc021214907e56b-e1714150277984\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_66280fb5aa3c0_42a2e641f755f7e5a423c2569fc021214907e56b-e1714150277984.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"640,384\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Today\u2019s Cool Car Find is this 1970 Chevelle for $29,500\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Really nice 70 Chevelle drag car that needs a driver. Beautiful Burgundy paint that sits very well on the car. Can\u2019t build this car for anything close to the asking price! 2700 lbs without driver-750 ET cert-Ford 9 inch with Strange Axels-4 link-456 gears-front tubular arms-4 wheel disk brakes- Weld wheels with Hoosier 32\u00d714 slicks and 28 x 4.5 15 front-7 Gal cell-Optima Gel battery-Fiberglass tilt front end, doors and deck lid and 4 inch Cowl hood-Aluminum floor tubs and trunk-Roll cage with swing out door bar-adjustable wheelie bars-aluminum rad with electric fans and pump-Powerglide trans with hardened shaft-5500 8 inch converter with BM brake-MSD 7AL 3 bax dist and rpm switch NOS-Dedenbear delay box and 4 stage timer for NOS- Autometer playback tach- SBC 377 Skat crank-World H beam rods-Forged 12.5 pistons-Crower roller cam and lifters-570 and 584 lift-Comp roller rockers and girdle-World aluminum heads-2\u2033 ceramic headers&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_66280fb5aa3c0_42a2e641f755f7e5a423c2569fc021214907e56b-e1714150277984-300x180.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tmp_img_66280fb5aa3c0_42a2e641f755f7e5a423c2569fc021214907e56b-e1714150277984.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99410'>\n\t\t\t\tReally nice 70 Chevelle drag car that needs a driver. Beautiful Burgundy paint that sits very well on the car. 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