In general, I would say it’s hard to be lucky in the car game. There are situations where you may unearth a car before anyone else knows about it or be given a tip that a worthwhile project vehicle… more»
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Restored Long Roof: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup remains quite interesting at the moment, only because cheap sedans are still very easy projects to find and buy, junkyards still receive wagons and sedans at a decent clip, and high-end specialty shops are still… more»
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35K Original Miles: 1984 Pontiac Fiero
Will the Pontiac Fiero ever be a collectible? It’s an interesting conundrum, as the model certainly has its place in automotive history and was one of the most exciting cars GM had produced at the time. Though initially slow… more»
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Matching Trailer Included: 1970 Honda N600
There are some attempts to make a car more interesting or marketable that come across as being straight gimmicky. However, in other instances, you have to give the seller credit for making their car a standout in a way… more»
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Totaled and Stored: 1986 Honda CRX SI
This 1986 Honda CRX Si was totaled back in the day for a minor fender bender and has been stored ever since, with the last two owners accumulating all the necessary parts to put it back on the road…. more»
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31K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible looks smart in its triple black color combo, and it has the desirable 5-speed manual gearbox as an added bonus. With well under 40,000 original miles, it presents like a much newer car, but… more»
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Rust Free Project: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
One question I have about project cars is this: do you ever get to a point, age-wise, where you simply don’t want to take on a car ready for restoration? I’ll explain more later, but you start to ask… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
There are certain vehicles that seemingly never go out of stock. The C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, the Mazda Miata, and the C107 Mercedes-Benz are cars that rarely prompt an urgent need to buy. Now, of course, if you find the… more»
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Original Owner: 1977 Cadillac Seville
One of the more incredible things about old luxury cars is that they, like the lowliest econobox, are not immune from being abandoned in someone’s garage. The listing for this 1977 Cadillac Seville indicates it is a one-owner car… more»
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Genuine Race History: 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S
One of the hardest cars to sell is the one that has been taken down to bare metal – practically begging for a proper body restoration – but time and resources limit the potential of it ever being completed…. more»
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1 of 19 Euro Models: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider
For any longtime readers, you have inevitably heard me wax poetic about the value of a European-specification car or truck. In most cases, the impact on value is relatively meaningless, or at the very least, it only matters to… more»
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Rare Renegade: 1991 Jeep Wrangler
The YJ-era Jeep Wrangler is a favorite of anyone who digs cars and trucks from the 80s and 90s, but it’s also just a great example of an era of 4x4s that were cheap as chips to run and… more»
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Barn Find Diesel: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240 D
The Mercedes-Benz W123 is the sort of car that becomes like a family member: even when it’s old and kind of annoying, you still want to keep it around (I kid, I kid – family members are never annoying.)… more»
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Horizon Blue Pagoda: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
One of the best attributes of a vintage Mercedes-Benz is how usable the car is, even if it hails from the 60s or 70s. Their excellent highway manners and solid construction allows for continued stewardship of an antique car… more»
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Euro Drop Top: 1985 Ford Escort XR3i
There are untold legions of cars and trucks sold overseas that we never received here in the states. Fortunately, it’s gotten far easier to import these so-called “forbidden fruit” vehicles, and there’s so many more out there that fall… more»
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Turbocharged Anniversary Edition: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 era of the Nissan 300ZX remains one of the more attainable Japanese sports cars from the 80s and 90s. In fact, some Z31s are sent straight to the boneyard in the sky when rust or mechanical issues… more»
