The book title, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, comes to mind when viewing these crushed Porsche 356s. A recent Copart listing shows the remains of four highly-prized air-cooled Porsches, ranging in significance from a… more»
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Patina’d Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The seller of this 1965 Chevy Corvair Monza has owned it for over a decade, and in that time has made improvements to it without distorting its pleasingly-aged appearance. The car is said to run and drive quite well,… more»
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Fuel Pump Failed: 1986 Buick Grand National
As someone who routinely drags long dead cars out of their woodlands refuge, I’ve built up a steely resolve for hearing that the worst case scenario has come true. Sure, this car ran when it was parked ten years… more»
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Oval Window Project: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
What an interesting story this ’56 Bug must have to tell: the seller notes it sat behind a VW dealership for decades, being robbed of parts and generally falling into disrepair. It’s a shame because it’s an early Beetle… more»
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Window Sticker Included: 1975 Porsche 911 S
For years, I’ve told myself I don’t want an air-cooled Porsche. I blamed it on the proportions of the car; I just like a substantiative trunk area. It gives the car more presence. Rest assured, I have driven one… more»
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Pro Touring Build? 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The seller of this 1972 Plymouth Cuda suggests that the next owner consider using it as a platform for a pro touring or restomod build, but I’m here to discourage that notion. No, I think the next owner should… more»
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Original Owner Roundie: 1972 BMW 2002Tii
$41,000 is a tall ask for most BMW 2002s, but there is historical precedent for truly exceptional cars clearing that number with relative ease. The question is whether this Golf Yellow Tii example is one of them. Said to… more»
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80s Street Machine: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is described as a barn find, but it certainly looks better than something that’s been sitting unused for years at a time. The car has been extensively modified with widebody flares, front chin spoiler, custom… more»
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Barely Broken In: 1980 Mercedes 300D
If you thought the W124 diesel we featured the other day had plenty of life left in its wheels, this 66,142 mile W123 example should be able to run laps around that car. A slight exaggeration, of course, but… more»
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Unrestored WWII Jeep: 1945 Ford GPW
This 1945 Ford GPW is basically the classic WWII Jeep’s brother from another mother, manufactured by Ford at a time when the country needed companies to put down their competitive boundaries and make sure our boys had the resources… more»
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Northstar-Powered McLaren: 1983 Manta Montage
Kit cars, by and large, can be disappointments, especially when compared to the heroes they were meant to emulate. VW Beetle chassis, VW Beetle running gear, and an exotic body with shrunken proportions. But sometimes, there are examples that… more»
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Free Wheeling Package: 1979 Ford Bronco
This 1979 Ford Bronco is a mixture of old and new, with some key period details still preserved in amazing condition and some liberties taken with desirable modifications. The Free Wheeling package amounted to a cosmetic dress-up kit, but… more»
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Low Mile Diesel: 1995 Mercedes E300D
This 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel is the last of the W124 lineup in the United States, one of the marque’s iconic platforms that was seemingly indestructible and can still be a great choice for a highway cruiser today. This… more»
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Nine Second Drag Car: 1965 Plymouth Belvedere 426
This 1965 Plymouth Belvedere is a factory-built 426 car, one the company’s most impressive engines ever dropped into its passenger cars. It’s funny – we make a big deal out of the modern-day Dodge Challenger Hellcat, but Chrysler has… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
This 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup was acquired from an estate sale by the seller, who began restoring it but has since decided to let it go. The truck has been a southern truck since new but it… more»
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Short Wheelbase Flagship: 1969 Mercedes 600
This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB is described as being in long-term family ownership and used sparingly as a second car. Mileage is reported as being just 39,000, which would likely make it one of the lower-mileage examples on the… more»
