When it comes to selling vintage cars and trucks, there are a few “gold standards” in terms of what will drive a strong sale price. One is equipment levels – the more features and options it left the factory… more»
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Shorty Conversion: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
We’ve seen plenty of these oddball shorty conversions over the years, but they have been largely contained to old VW Buses and luxurious Cadillac models. I can’t recall seeing a muscle car (or at least something that looks like… more»
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RV Conversion Candidate: 1990 Prevost Bus
Do you like big projects? Projects that take up a lot of room and will require renting an entire spare lot or building to house it when not in use? Then you likely like somewhere that is free from… more»
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Eclectic Collection Sell-Off: Days Gone By Museum
Museum and private collection sell-offs are enormously entertaining. In one sense, it is sad to see what is surely a lifetime of work being broken up piece by piece, but on the other, these eclectic assortments of vehicles likely… more»
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Under 12K Miles: 2002 Ford Mustang Saleen S281
The seller claims this is a one-of-one Saleen S281 of the supercharged variety, and while production numbers for this model are certainly low, more impressive is the low mileage of just under 12,000. The S281 utilizes a “New Edge”… more»
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Project Car Opportunity: 1987 Buick Grand National
When a car reaches a certain level of collectability, the buy-in likewise rises to a place where it can be impossible to get in for anything less than the cost of a new entry-level commuter car. This was what… more»
Running Project: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
If you hadn’t noticed, the R107 market is one of the better-stocked ponds in the collector segment. As we’ve discussed before, the bottom end is pretty cheap and the upper end sees some fairly strong prices. The safest bet… more»
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Same Owner 45 Years: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
While some sellers of project cars may use bikini-clad models to sell their wares, this 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type roadster is offered with a man you do not what to trifle with behind the wheel. Well, that’s my impression… more»
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Barn Find Boat Tail: 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider is a known quantity, for sure. It’s the most efficient way to capture the experience of ripping along a Pacific coastline like Cary Grant in the late 60s with some Hollywood coed next to him… more»
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The Cobra in the Closet: 1964 Shelby Cobra
As we all know, many of us are here because we love the stories behind iconic cars and trucks. Even vehicles that aren’t significant for any particular reason, we still dig knowing what got them to where they are… more»
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Top Gun Bike: 1984 Kawasaki ZX900A1
While we always associate “star cars” with models like the Aston Martin DB4 (James Bond, many of them), the Audi S8 (Ronin), and brutish Mustangs named Eleanor (Gone in 60 Seconds), the motorcycles that light up the silver screen… more»
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Custom Boatwagon: 1960 Hydrodyne Car
Is it a car? Is it a boat? Is it something in between? Well, you’re right on all counts, basically, if you decide that you can’t live without this unusual creation that involves taking a perfectly happy Hydrodyne boat… more»
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Road Warrior: 1988 Toyota Motorhome
The compact Toyota pickup-based motorhome has an amazing amount of staying power despite being being a fairly antiquated piece of machinery by this point. They must have an effect on their owners, because the people that own them remain… more»
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Quonset Hut Find: Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
I love cars hidden in quonset huts. The cozy confines, the durable structure, the hidden nature of it all – a rural property with one of these situated on it is on my list of top ten things to… more»
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No Reserve 1984 Chevrolet S-10 4×4
Seeing a vehicle that you used to see everywhere suddenly appearing like an ancient relic that must be preserved is a bit of a shock. It’s a commentary on both how much times have changed and also how old… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Sometimes, a project car comes along that just checks all the boxes of being a gamble worth taking. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am may not be the most desirable spec but it’s been upgraded with some tasteful under-the-hood modifications… more»
