Numbers Matching: 1959 Porsche 356 1600 Super

Survivor cars are among the most special and desirable classics ever to come up for sale. We all know why – getting the chance to see a car in its original form, undisturbed by overly-ambitious restorations or modifications that… more»

Once Grand Sedan: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

One of the saddest sites you’ll see is a 1980s or 90s-era Rolls-Royce or Bentley product that has fallen on hard times, which sadly, happens quite often. This particular era of Britain’s premier luxury sedans seems particularly exposed to… more»

Racer Replica: Laser 917 Kit Car

Kit cars are a curious thing. Even years after their relevance has faded away, you still find them for sale and plenty of people who seemingly want to scoop them up. Kit cars were a definite force to be… more»

Mean in Green: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10

When the Dodge Viper RT/10 first appeared on the show car circuit, it blew most every mind that saw it. The Viper was a show car that seemingly went straight to production-ready, rough edges and all. This was a… more»

Running Donation Car: 1990 Acura Legend L

The seller “Just Donated” is one of my favorite on eBay because you get to see how many cars end up on the donation pile on a daily basis. There are numerous reasons why they may end up there,… more»

Supercharged Swap: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

The best year of the Pontiac Fiero has always been the last year. While some may argue that the purer lines of the earlier design, especially with the Formula package, were more in keeping with the original concept, the… more»

18K Original Miles: 1999 Lincoln Town Car

While we (rightfully) salute the departed Ford Crown Victoria for its numerous achievements as a near-bulletproof sedan that was righteously abused as a taxi cab, police car, and everything in between, the high-zoot Lincoln Town Car doesn’t get nearly… more»

Free Wheeling Mini Truck: 1979 Ford Courier

The Free Wheeling package offered by Ford has historically been associated with the full-size Bronco, but unbeknownst to me, it was also offered on the pint-sized Courier. The package itself was nothing much – a push bar, some decals… more»

Peak 90s Luxury: 1991 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance

Here’s a familiar face: the Cadillac Brougham, an American land barge if there ever was one. However, this particular face stands out as it represents the one time in the model’s long-tenured history that Cadillac actually decided to freshen… more»

High Performance SUV: 1999 Ford Explorer Saleen XP8

Saleen has a long and storied history taking Ford products and making them into factory-backed hot rods. Although the company began with the Fox body Mustang, it quickly grew to incorporate hopped-up versions of other models, including the venerable… more»

World’s Longest? 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

It’s a bold claim to say anything you own sits at the top of the pile in the world’s “X” category, but that’s not stopping the seller of this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow limousine project from claiming it’s the world’s… more»

Custom Convertible: 1976 Chevrolet LUV

Custom projects are a gamble, both in terms of being able to finish what you start and hoping that someone else will appreciate your hard work. The real gray area emerges when the project doesn’t get finished and you’re… more»

Wall Street Winner: 1992 Cadillac Brougham Limousine

You can align the trappings of wealth with specific eras in our culture, as the acquisitions by the rich and famous typically reflect consumerism at the time (just in purely excessive terms.) While an extravagance for the middle class… more»

Long Haul Go Kart: Tombilt Mini Cabover

File this under “cool as hell but what do I do with it?” This being a Tombilt mini-cabover, a two-vehicle project built by a fellow named Tom Dell for his kids. This appears to be one of the two… more»

Future Collectible: 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL600

There was a listing for another W140-chassis Mercedes-Benz CL600 on craigslist I had intended to write up (thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for the tip). As predicted, the listing disappeared – and I believe that’s because this… more»

$10K Invested: 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

The decision to restore a car – especially with the help of a professional shop – is not one that should be taken lightly. Doing it yourself, sure – go nuts. If you spend countless hours perfecting a vehicle… more»

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