The scenario in which a customer asks for work to be performed on a high-end luxury vehicle and then effectively disappears when the invoice comes due is a more familiar scenario than you might think. Not only do these… more»
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Four-Door Mustang: 1985 Ford LTD 5.0 LX
This 5.0L V8-equipped 1985 Ford LTD sedan is one of my favorite factory sleepers, as it doesn’t get much sleepier than an LTD sedan. Ford made these in exceedingly limited quantities for a mainstream model, and it’s one of… more»
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Goes Like Hell S’more: 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S
It’s rare that a car checks these three boxes: affordable; blessed by Caroll Shelby; an 80s hot hatch; and legitimately quick. That’s what we have, however, with this super clean 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S which comes up for auction… more»
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Vega-Mino! 1973 Chevrolet Vega Pickup
There’s enough of these pickup truck-conversions made from the venerable Chevrolet Vega to believe that there was indeed a kit available to perform the roof chop in the comfort of your own backyard. In fact, our own Scotty G…. more»
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1969 Shelby GT500 Project!!!
It’s hard to believe genuine Shelby Mustangs still turn up in project-grade condition, but here’s yet another one that needs rescuing. This time, it’s a 1969 GT500 equipped with an automatic transmission. It’s been stripped of most of its… more»
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Eighties Poster Child: 1987 Mitsubishi Starion
If there was ever an icon for the Radwood movement, the Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion twins would be right up there on the top 10 list of potential brand ambassadors. The fender flares, chunky wheels, turbocharged powerplants, and… more»
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No Reserve: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon
There’s a row of old Power Wagons sitting on a farm out in North Central Massachusetts that I pass by fairly often, looking just as tired and as tough as this one in Wisconsin. These trucks are the kind… more»
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Fuel Injected 5-Speed: 1987 Maserati Biturbo SI
There’s a fair amount of hate still out there for the Maserati Biturbo, but I’ve also seen a renewed appreciation for the notoriously unreliable entry-level motor from the mind of Alejandro De Tomaso. Nostalgia is a powerful drug, yes… more»
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Careful Lady Owner: 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur
When you see a Rolls Royce or Bentley sedan from this generation of either of the iconic brands, it’s hard to not stop and wonder who the owners were given the models’ ties to excessive wealth. Of course, you… more»
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Garage Find: 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
It’s rare that a garage find like this 1988 Ford Mustang GT convertible should appear in one of my favorite spots in the U.S., a little slice of heaven known as Cape Cod. The hook-shaped peninsula off of Massachusetts… more»
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Rare Shiro Special: 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
This 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo is one of the very few Shiro Specials ever made, yet another entry into the all-white-special-editions that many Japanese manufacturers produced in the 1980s. Just over 1,000 Shiros were made, and they came with… more»
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1965 Mercedes 300SE Cabriolet Conversion?
Oof – you hate to be the guy that paid full retail for what he thought was a genuine Mercedes 300SE convertible, only to find out the title claims it was originally a coupe. The seller is pulling the… more»
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Shortbed Barn Find: 1977 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
Although it’s described as being a barn find, this 1977 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale must have been laid up in one of the tidiest lean-tos ever seen. Sporting gorgeous two-tone paint, it offers the preferred short box bed along with… more»
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British Bargain? $900 1973 Triumph Stag
This 1973 Triumph Stag is a seriously cheap opportunity to own a short-lived British grand tourer that featured a SOHC V8 that ultimately led to the company’s decision to end its short-lived residence on U.S. shores. Fortunately, if you’ve… more»
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Van-Tastic Shorty: 1974 Chevrolet G10
If you want to step into van ownership, there’s a few things you should look for: one, find a short wheelbase example; two, find one with the interior already decked out in shag; and for the trifecta, see if… more»
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Aluminum Bread Truck: 1958 Grumman-Olson
This 1958 Grumman-Olson delivery van is a rare aluminum-bodied work truck that was built under the Northrop-Grumman umbrella when new. The van was a revelation of sorts for a market that didn’t exactly over-extend itself to seek out innovation… more»
