Can you imagine finding a hugely valuable muscle car in a storage lock-up – and then discovering it’s legally abandoned? That’s the story of this 1969 Plymouth GTX, which is being auctioned off by the LeeLanau County Sheriff’s Office… more»
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Impound Lot Sale: Chickasha Car Farm
A seller on craigslist claims the cars on his farm are all former impound lot victims that he apparently wrangled up when they went to auction or remained unclaimed. There’s nothing crazy desirable here, but prices seem pretty cheap… more»
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Original Owner Sale: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
We feature a fair amount of De Tomaso Panteras in this sort of condition, which makes me wonder if people burn out on these cars after a certain amount of time. Regardless, reading the description of this one will… more»
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California Survivor: 1985 VW GTI
In the back of my head, I’ve been keeping an eye out for a second- or third-generation Volkswagen GTI. Similar to my junkyard find Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, I wanted one in my youth and now feel the pangs… more»
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Not Going to Finish It: 1978 AMC Pacer
The seller of this 1978 AMC Pacer sounds like he has project fatigue, a point we can all relate to given the trials and errors of restoration. The car needs a fair amount of work, both cosmetic and mechanical,… more»
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Nicely Preserved: 1989 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
The G-series of the Porsche 911 remains one of the more popular generations to buy, either as a project or a usable driver. In particular, enthusiasts like models like this with the smoother-shifting G50 manual gearbox. However, convertibles like… more»
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12,100 Original Miles: 1996 Eagle Talon ESi
It’s not too often you find a compact coupe as the car of choice for an older adult who’s kept it under wraps all these years. Mercury Grand Marquis, Toyota Camrys, Ford Tauruses – those are the usual survivor-grade… more»
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Impressive Survivor: 1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5
This first generation Toyota 4Runner presents a quandary of being the kind of vehicle that can go anywhere, but being too nice to take everywhere. The oldest 4Runners around tend to suffer from abusive off-roaders or weak vintage sheetmetal, which… more»
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735 Miles! 2000 Dodge Ram 1500
There are some vehicles you expect to be pulled out of the garage with 735 original miles; others, like this 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, you do not. Now I’ll admit to being smitten by the Ram once I… more»
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Steal this Dragster: 1976 Chevy Camaro
When you see a former show car / hot rod for sale by a pawn broker, you know there has to be a good story hiding in its history somewhere. This 1976 Chevrolet Camaro sports a wild paint job… more»
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Stalled Project: 1986 Buick Grand National
As a father of a toddler, I am acutely aware of how much children can impact your project car time. What I find humorous about this listing for a 1986 Buick Grand National is the seller’s words: “Got this… more»
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Pair Of 1969 Alfa Romeo Duettos
When it comes to Alfa Romeo Spiders, there’s a clear line in the sand separating which models would otherwise be scrapped if completely rotten, and which generations have a chance at living despite the deplorable condition. This pair of… more»
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Free for the Seas: $0 Westerly Nomad
Free stuff is always interesting, especially when it looks like a boat previously chartered by Mickey Mouse himself. This Westerly Nomad is a 22′ pleasure craft that looks better than many boats I’ve seen listed with an actual price,… more»
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Caravanner Special: 1971 Morris Marina 1800 TC
If you’ve ever watched the movie Snatch, you likely know that there’s a general disdain for the folks who gather together around campsites, tiny camper trailers in tow, before leaving pounds of trash and burnt out firepits behind them… more»
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Forestry Department Survivor: 1962 Ford F100
Some vehicles are almost too good to be true, in that their ability to survive in near-original condition seems implausible. While we have seen lightly used municipal vehicles on these pages for years, this 1962 Ford F100 that previously… more»
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Shag Everywhere: 1974 Ford Econoline
While I would normally be somewhat leery of settling down in a van retaining its period shag carpeting, I have to say this 1974 Ford Econoline doesn’t give me hives just looking at it. It’s surprising, considering the van… more»
