When it comes to owning a vintage European classic, there is plenty of evidence that in the U.S., finding a desirable car in left hand drive configuration is a significant driver of value. While limited production models are generally… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1988 Saleen Mustang
By far my favorite domestic muscle car is the Fox body era of the Saleen Mustang. In addition to being enormously collectible owing to their limited production, these cars just scream 1980s vibes with their wild decal kits and… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
Perhaps the best feature of a compact sports car like the classic Bugeye Sprite is that it can be shoved into the far corner of a storage unit until there’s time allocated to work on it. That seems to… more»
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Cheap Gray Market Find: 1980 Porsche 928
Every now and again, there is a car on the list of “for sale” listings to write up that I just want to run out and buy immediately. This is one of those cars. It’s a gray market Porsche… more»
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Hot Rods and Saabs: Maine Auto Auction!
We love seeing listings for estate clean-outs and auctions for whole car collections, as the variety of parts, cars, tools, and signage is usually pretty entertaining. This upcoming auction at a property in Maine is no exception, with a… more»
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Euro Delivery Project: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
This 1974 Porsche 911 Targa is a project but one with an interesting history. It’s a genuine European-delivery car that has been off the road for some time and had its Targa top panel stolen while sitting idle in… more»
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5-Speed Wagon: 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4
This is probably one of the more appealing finds I’ve discovered on craigslist as of late, as it’s a generally sought-after AMC Eagle Wagon equipped with the rarely-seen manual transmission. The seller even claims it runs and drives despite… more»
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Dune Buggy Project: 1961 Volkswagen Concept 1
When I went to do some quick research on the history of this so-called “Concept 1” dune buggy, I only found one source: myself. Yes, the other reference to one of these obscure Volkswagen-based kit cars was written by… more»
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Diamond in the Rough? 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Sometimes, you just can’t quite tell what’s going on with a seller in regards to how they view their car and its value. This is a desirable LS1-equipped Pontiac Trans Am, but it has definitely seen better days. The… more»
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Super Clean FJ60: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
I recently became a member of the Land Cruiser club, purchasing a 1997 Lexus LX450 which is the gussied-up version of the classic FJ80. I can already admit to being a huge fan of this model, as it’s buttery… more»
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Rare Coupe Project: 1962 Porsche 356B
We don’t see the rare “notchback”-style of the classic Porsche 356 pop up for sale all that often, and we especially don’t see project-grade 356s in general that don’t require thousands upon thousands of dollars of rust repair. This… more»
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Hidden for Years: 1962 Triumph TR3 Barn Find
When you look at some barn finds, you can almost tell just how many years a particular car has been hidden away from the light of day. It’s not to say you know the exact number but rather you… more»
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7K Miles and Supercharged: 1998 Dodge Dakota 4×4
Fellow Barn Finds writer Scotty G. alerted me to the fact that there was a fairly epic Dodge Dakota up for grabs on eBay. Why, you might ask? Well, because I recently bought my first-ever domestic pickup with the… more»
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Lime Green Rarity: 1969 DeTomaso Mangusta
The DeTomaso Mangusta is one of those lesser-known sports cars that really does deserve our attention and respect. It has the pedigree that any automotive enthusiast would rightfully seek out when buying a vehicle as an investment, but it… more»
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Euro Spec Bishop’s Car: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
What a great story this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SE has – so great, in fact, it’s surprising that it was left for dead in the seller’s barn. It’s not like it was involved in a bank heist or smuggled a… more»
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Turbo-Look: 1989 Dodge Omni
For a brief moment, I was excited – very excited – about this 1989 Dodge Omni. It’s just down the road from me in Middletown, Connecticut, and looked like the desirable GLH spec with its turbocharged four-cylinder under the… more»
