As Chevy’s Suburban grows older with each passing year, its status as an emerging collectible will continue to burn brighter among collectors. That’s especially true for stock survivors wearing great colors such as this yellow-over-white example listed for $4,000… more»
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Trailer Find: 1973 Saab Sonett
As I continue to acquire more parts for cars that don’t run, I fear I am going to end up like this seller on craigslist of a 1973 Saab Sonnet. It’s clearly been stuck in a trailer for a… more»
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Ex-Utah Highway Patrol: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
Ah, the good ‘ol days: when state troopers still piloted muscle cars with stick shifts, unlike the legions of Ford Explorers I now see patroling the interstates. This is a 1989 Ford Mustang LX SSP, which effectively made your… more»
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JDM Oval Window: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
When we think of “JDM” vehicles – shorthand for Japanese Domestic Market – we tend to envision Skylines, Integras, and other vehicles that are often illegally imported. This 1956 Volkswagen Beetle – believe it or not, your children probably… more»
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Salt Water Flood Car: 1966 Pontiac GTO
While this 1966 Pontiac GTO looks like a decent project on the surface, it hides an ugly secret: it spent two hours completely submerged in a salt-water bath. Given its location on Staten Island, I have to believe this… more»
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From The Florida Swamp To The Pomona Swap Meet!
A few days ago, we shared a post about a craigslist ad that featured numerous unusual vintage classics, including an exceedingly rare Brubaker Box. The new owner of the Brubaker, Dale, runs a shop with his partner Tomo at… more»
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1972 De Tomaso Pantera Garage Find!
Years from now, when an archaeologist combs through my garage and finds boxes of unopened parts for a variety of vehicles, he will look quizzically at his team and ask, “What happened here?” At least, that’s how I’m feeling… more»
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Sitting Since ’84: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
This is one of those instances where you’re glad the seller didn’t get around to working on the car. This is a highly original 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, equipped with a matching 327 paired to a 3-speed on-the-floor manual transmission…. more»
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1,000-Mile Theft Recovery: 1992 Mercedes 500SL
Sure, we get to see super low mileage survivors on occasion, no doubt helped by a fanatical owner who kept the miles low and the car isolated in a garage. But occasionally, a survivor pops up that didn’t live… more»
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Untouched 1977 International Harvester Scout SS II
This 1977 International Scout is a rare “SS II” package, a model which rarely comes up for sale. Not only was it a limited production trim, but these were designed to be bashed and trashed off-road to prove its… more»
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Wholesale Auction Find: 1987 Nissan 300ZX
When an older car that worked its way through the wholesale dealer auction world shows up for sale on eBay, I’m always intrigued. This 1987 Nissan 300ZX bears the signs of a potentially decent project that ended up as… more»
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Unfinished Build: Classic Roadsters Cobra
I imagine this won’t be the last unfinished Cobra kit car emerge from a garage or barn. Think about it: while the overall presentation of these awesome replicas is that most anyone who can turn a wrench can assemble… more»
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Unrestored AMC Duo: Pacer X and Eagle Wagon
Imagine owning your perfect project cars and then deciding you can’t own them because they’ll never be restored. This is a phenomenon I can’t quite understand, as the seller seems to believe he is doing his prized Pacer X… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1960 Willys Pickup Project
Update 4/8/2019 – We have dropped the price on this Willys Pickup to $3K. There’s been lots of interest but no one who has called has actually shown up! Perhaps the lower price will entice more action by buyers… more»
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1987 VW Scirocco 16-Valve For Just $1,000!
We just recently posted about a Volkswagen Scirocco project listed on eBay, and now I have yet another distraction staring me in the face of the two-door water-cooled variety: a 16-valve Scirocco listed for a paltry $1K and close… more»
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Project or Parts? 1970 Lotus Elan
I have to admit, this Lotus Elan looked pretty promising from afar – and I’m still not quite sure why the seller thinks it’s potentially a parts car. Sure, there are some fairly important pieces missing like most of… more»
