Alfa Romeo Carabo Tribute: Fiberfab Aztec 7

The last time we saw one of these unusual Fiberfab Aztec 7 kit cars for sale was right here on Barn Finds and written by yours truly; I guess you could say I’m drawn to this wild and weird… more»

Busso Project: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6

1980s-era Alfa Romeos often get lumped into the single category of being drop-top Spider models. However, if you do this, you’re missing out on two of the great bargains of the sports sedan and hot hatch category, which includes… more»

Cheap Exotic: 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10

We’ve seen a few different peaks and valleys in the collector car market over the last few years, and it’s getting harder and harder to predict where the next great sports car value is going to come from. As… more»

Worthy of Collecting? 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE

It may surprise you to learn that two of the cleaner Pontiac Sunbirds convertibles on eBay at the moment are selling for $6,000 and $9,000, respectively, at the moment. There’s also a third project-grade example with a starting bid… more»

Greenwood Body Kit: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette

Some cars, when modified, remind you just how good the original styling was. While we tend to love preserved, stock cars around here, this 1989 Chevrolet Corvette with the Greenwood (or, Greenwood-style) body kit looks like a muscle car… more»

27K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800ES

Many car enthusiasts love wagons, but their stubborn preference for two doors keeps them from wholly embracing the long roof design. In the case of the Volvo 1800ES, you can sort of have your cake and it eat, too,… more»

Garage Find: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

The ubiquitous Volkswagen Beetle is another one of those cars that is eminently available, which can work against sellers hoping for a quick transaction. There’s always a car out there, maybe even in your neighborhood, so there’s little sense… more»

Fiberfab Kit: Avenger GT40 Project

Are you a kit car fan? It’s a personal question. My answer flips back-and-forth between “No” and “Well, if it’s done right…” more times than I care to count. For instance, I dig this Fiberfab Avenger GT, but that’s… more»

Widebody Project Car: 1970 Datsun 510

Do you have a car that falls decidedly outside of your usual preferences for a project and somehow keeps hanging on, lingering at the edge of your perspective? That’s the Datsun 510 for me. I really have no desire… more»

Slantnose Turbo Kit: 1986 Porsche 911

There’s a lot going on here, but let’s start with the basics: this is a European-market 1986 Porsche 911, which translates into it instantly being a bit more desirable than a U.S. model. It’s undergone a typical slantnose conversion;… more»

The Enthusiast’s Tractor: 1962 Porsche 238 Standard Star

The idea of accessorizing your collection around an affinity for a certain brand is not a new concept. To someone who has a garage full of Porsches, adding one of the few tractors produced by the company in the… more»

Specialist Serviced: 1984 Nissan 300ZX

One of my favorite “bread crumbs” as it relates to understanding a car’s history is spotting an old license plate frame and assessing where, and when, it was last maintained. In the case of this sad Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX,… more»

18K Original Miles? 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

The Alfa Romeo Spider hasn’t become Miata-like in terms of universal appeal, which is odd because it offers many of the same qualities in an Italian wrapper. Cheap to buy; affordable used parts; and a robust enthusiast community. However,… more»

Not Your Dad’s Jeep: 1959 Austin Gipsy G1

Old military vehicles: it’s an acquired taste. However, if you are going to dabble in slow, no-frills vehicles with gearing that makes zero sense for modern roads, it’s nice to know you have options that aren’t limited to old… more»

Cabover Icon: 1986 Peterbilt Model 362

The world of vintage highway tractors is not unlike some of what’s considered “traditional” markets for collector vehicles: there are big-time collectors who seek out the best and the rarest. While this is a world not entirely familiar to… more»

Original S130: 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL

The Datsun Z-Car remains one of the more attainable classics out there, and with strong parts supply and a reasonably modern driving experience, it’s a great choice for a starter project. Fortunately, this low mileage 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL… more»

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