When it comes to Porsches, few cars are more universally accepted as being immensely collectible as the original 1957 Speedster is. Conceived as a stripped down, ultra-basic sports car designed to appeal to the most committed of enthusiasts, they… more»
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Brought Back to Life: 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To me, one of the most gratifying things about buying cars out of barns and junkyards is seeing the potential that others have missed. On more than one occasion, I’ve heard fellow gearheads look at a project I’m considering… more»
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40 Years Owned: 1969 BMW 1600
This 1969 BMW 1600 is the precursor to the well-loved BMW 2002, and sought after by some enthusiasts for being an earlier model that we see in far fewer quantities than the aforementioned crowd-pleaser. This example is said to… more»
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Two for One: 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit
On at least two occasions in my project-car owning career, I’ve had the chance to buy parts cars for one of my road-going rides at very good prices. Unfortunately, due to living in suburbia where fellow homeowners cringe at… more»
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No Reserve K5 Survivor: 1985 Chevy Blazer
With mileage just over 51,000, this 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer remains in very respectable condition – maybe not quite time-warp, but definitely better than just a driver. The paint still looks lustrous, there’s no corrosion on the polished trim… more»
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Clean and Stock E30: 1991 BMW 318is
This 1991 BMW 318is is a nicely kept driver-quality example that thankfully hasn’t been significantly altered from stock like so many of these E30-chassis cars. The “IS” designation on the end of the model nomenclature indicates this is a… more»
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Aircooled Collection: Shorty Bus and More For Sale
This awesome “shorty” Volkswagen Bus is a great solution for a project vehicle if you’re short on garage space, but it unfortunately sounds like it has already sold. Not to fear, the seller has an assortment of air-cooled projects… more»
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Super Nice Driver: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
As someone who owns both modified and nearly-stock vehicles, I can see the argument both ways on why you’d choose one path versus another. I can be somewhat hypocritical on occasion, as I believe the most valuable examples of… more»
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Econobox Survivor: 1989 Mitsubishi Precis
Here’s a car that I can virtually guarantee is extinct: a survivor-grade 1989 Mitsubishi Precis, otherwise known as a Hyundai Excel. Now, no one here is going to tell you that this is a collector vehicle of any sort,… more»
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Exotic Barn Find: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
It never ceases to amaze me what shows up on Facebook Marketplace. To see a vintage supercar like the De Tomaso Pantera listed on a site that tends to cater to beaters and poorly modified teenagers’ cars, is a… more»
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Ultimate Barn Find: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500
Despite looking like something of a Hollywood film, the listing on Facebook Marketplace for this 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 claims this is a real-deal example that will need total restoration. It’s surreal to look out as a dingy… more»
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No Reserve SC: 1979 Porsche 911
This 1979 Porsche 911 SC is offered at no reserve and is described as being largely original despite being on the path to some choice modifications by the seller. The 911 was purchased with big plans to tweak the… more»
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Unlikely Survivor: 27k Mile 1984 Ford Escort
This 1984 Ford Escort has under 30,000 original miles and has been garaged since almost new, claims the seller. It does look quite nice, far better than most cheap econoboxes from the early 80s tend to look by this… more»
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One-Owner CRX Alternative: 1993 Honda Del Sol
If you were a fan of the original CRX, you undoubtedly got excited at the prospect of Honda producing its spiritual successor. Unfortunately, the original CRX set the bar quite high, and its eventual replacement – the targa-roofed Del… more»
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Barn Find S-Code: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT
This handsome 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT is about as loaded as they come, and despite its liberal doses of performance and luxury, a prior owner left it to sit in a “giant building” in California four four decades…. more»
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One-Owner Notchback: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
This pretty 1990 Ford Mustang LX notchback is the ideal combination of 5.0L V8 power with the sleepy looks of the LX trim. Said to be a one-owner, elderly-owned example up until recently, the Mustang looks incredibly honest for… more»
