After you spend any amount of time with a certain make or model, it becomes easier to separate the wheat from the chaff. The E36-chassis BMW M3 is a car I’ve quite familiar with, having owned a 1995 coupe… more»
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Targa Rescue: 1973 Porsche 911
At first, you see a desirable long-hood Porsche 911. It’s even an interesting color, although not original. The Fuchs wheels are appealing, and basically, you see enough of a car to feel good about learning more. However, when bidding… more»
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Northstar Project: 1993 Cadillac Allante
This 1993 Cadillac Allante is listed for sale by our kind of seller: honest, to the point, and deadpan about the known issues the car has. The ’93 Allante is potentially one to buy or one to avoid depending… more»
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Gentleman’s Express: 1977 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9
Every now and again, you’ll see me spill my guts here and say, “No more project cars.” And then, something like this 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 comes along where I’m calling every shipper I know and seeing how… more»
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Supercharged Sedan: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI
The Pontiac Bonneville is one of those cars that had the potential to be great, and just never quite got there. It wasn’t the fault of Pontiac engineers, either, who worked hard to build the family-sized sedan into a… more»
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Surprisingly Sought After: 1993 Geo Metro Convertible
Our country’s relationship with fuel economy is one of the goofier aspects of our culture. No one likes filling up multiple times per week, but we also stand firm in our resolve that if we want to drive something… more»
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Low Mileage Four-Eyed Fox: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
There’s often an association between a car showing low miles and also being mint, or close to it. However, that’s not always the case because a car showing relatively few turns on the odometer doesn’t necessarily mean it was… more»
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Third Generation Driver: 1990 Cadillac Seville
Many of us have invested time, money, or both in vehicles that perhaps were not the wisest use of those resources. Many of you have witnessed my own questionable decision-making on these very pages, deciding to rescue a weird… more»
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22K Original Miles: 1992 Acura Integra RS
If you’ve been in this hobby for a while now, you know everyone tosses around the term survivor like every other car that hasn’t been modified qualifies as such. Heck, I’m sure some of you feel like I overuse… more»
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Westmoreland Survivor: 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit L
In the Volkswagen world, there’s a wide variety of factions reflecting each members’ preferences for different eras and models. It’s really no different than any other marque, but the VW crowd really does splinter off into some interesting subcategories…. more»
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Real Deal Kremer: 1978 Porsche 930
These days, there’s lots of chatter in the exotic car and truck world about “bespoke” services, which is a fancy way of saying that you can order anything you want from the factory if you have endless piles of… more»
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Patina’d Tow Truck: 1964 International R-230
Right away, there are going to be Barn Finds readers who know far more about this truck than I do. However, among the few anecdotes I’ve found, the history behind International R-230 line is fascinating, with the most notable… more»
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Turbo Convertible: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird LE
Occasionally, we see cars for sale that seem to check all the right boxes: properly maintained, attentive owners, fair price, and rare enough that it will be hard to find another one anytime soon. Despite all these shining credentials,… more»
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Lobster Interior: 1977 Porsche 930
The condition of a collector car typically see-saws between pristine and project/barn find, which appeals to both ends of the market: a buyer who can afford to buy a turnkey classic, and at the other end of the spectrum,… more»
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Rebuildable Project: 1972 BMW 3.0CS
The BMW 3.0CS is one of the greats in the BMW family tree: outstanding performance, classic lines, and a legitimate connection to the company’s colorful motorsports history. Today, it is one of those classic models that is showing strength… more»
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Engine Swap or Drive? 1994 Chevrolet Camaro
On the American muscle car landscape, there’s always been two options: the high-performance version and the entry-level model. Now, the entry level designation can mean different things to different people; it could be that any model that isn’t an… more»
