You have to wonder who was working at some of the police departments that gave the OK to spec out a borderline hot rod as the official squad car. I mean, I’d like to shake their hand. This 1966… more»
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Original Paint Samba: 21-Window VW Bus
I actually spent this morning crawling around a Bay Window Westfalia, hoping to figure out how to remove the sink and storagr cubbies inside. I was not successful, but it looked about the same inside as this 21-window Bus… more»
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Boogie Ready: 1979 Chevy Conversion Van
While old-school boogie vans will never be worth huge amounts of cash, there’s no doubt nostalgia is fueling a newfound appreciation for these party wagons. Coupled with the camping and “living in your van” movement that is still very… more»
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Claimed 15K Miles: 1982 Buick Century
Between the repaint and the near-mint interior, you might think this is a genuine 15,000-mile example of a Buick Century coupe. However, it’s that same repaint that leads to some questions about the low mileage claims. But given how… more»
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Rare Hardtop: 1961 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
Normally, I’m not a fan of convertible 356s, but the hardtop in this instance changes my opinion. Factory hardtops are often hard to come by, likely because they’re an expensive option when new and most convertible buyers likely don’t… more»
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Diamond In The Rough: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000
This 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 is described as a multiple show winner in the “diamond in the rough” category, owing to its tired cosmetics and well-weathered paint. The seller notes he’s poured $11,000 into the car and still hasn’t touched… more»
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Stock Shortbed: 1987 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
I recently returned from a trip to the great Pacific Northwest, specifically the Oregon coast and areas between there and Portland. I’m amazed at the wide variety of survivor-grade cars and trucks still wandering the streets there, used for… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: Round Four at the Georgia Collection
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and… more»
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Non-Matching SC: 1964 Porsche 356
One of the things that sellers occasionally do that really impresses me is to track down the correct engine for a car missing its numbers-matching unit. This 1964 Porsche 356 is a genuine SC, one of the more desirable… more»
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Junkyard For Sale: 400 Scrap Cars for $150K!
I’ve long felt like I should be in the junkyard business, given my chosen use of any free time I still have left. That’s why this listing for a salvage facility – well, half of a salvage facility –… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: Junkyard Find Triumph Spitfire Pair
As some of you know, I spend a fair amount of time in salvage yards. On a recent visit to a usual haunt of mine, I spotted this pair of Triumph Spitfires which are chock-full of good parts for… more»
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Barn Find Hatchback: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
There’s something immensely appealing about a good, basic (and cheap) entry to muscle car ownership. While this 1976 Chevrolet Nova hatchback doesn’t bear any special numerals or letters after its name, it at least has a manual transmission hooked… more»
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Junkyard Preservation: Kellison Sandpiper
As a frequent visitor to junkyards, I’m no stranger to the sight of potentially salvageable classic vehicles parked on top of loading containers or buses. What is less typical is to actually see those vehicles removed from their perch… more»
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Cheap Pagoda? 1964 Mercedes 230SL
These Mercedes “Pagoda” convertibles have survived the bubble era to remain highly desirable versions of a drop-top Benz. Personally, I feel they make sound investments in almost any sort of condition, even a junkyard find like this 1964 model… more»
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Solid Starting Point: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
It turns out there are smarter ways to buy a project car than I do, which tends to focus on “cheap” and “impossible to find parts for”, rather than starting with a good foundation on a car that’s appreciating… more»
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Shades of Christine: 8,700 Mile 1968 Pontiac GTO
I was first impressed by this 1968 Pontiac GTO simply because it’s an incredible survivor that wears original paint and comes with a matching-numbers 400 HO paired to the desirable 4-speed manual gearbox. The seller, however, hints at this… more»
