The Mercedes 190SL enjoyed a massive spike in value not too long ago, thanks to the outrageous climb the iconic 300SL coupe and roadster made in years prior. Values have cooled significantly, but good projects and restored examples continue… more»
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Rare Rio Grande: 1969 Ford Ranchero
There’s been rumors of Ford considering a pickup-type vehicle that would slot below the recently re-introduced Ranger pickup, and that it might look something like a Ranchero. I’m not holding my breath, but I would be among those lining… more»
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Rare U-Code 440: 1972 Dodge Charger SE
This 1972 Dodge Charger SE has clearly been laid up for awhile, but it comes with some desirable options that make may it worthy of restoration. As a “Special Edition” (otherwise known as an “SE” trim car) optioned with… more»
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8,000 Original Miles: 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
This 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster wears an incredibly low 8,000 miles on the clock, placing one the most exclusive air-cooled 911s in even more rarified company. The Speedsters were unique animals, with wide Turbo fenders and the steeply raked… more»
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High School Car: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL
Normally, a long-slumbering vintage Japanese car residing in Maine would be nothing to get excited about, as the likelihood of finding a seriously rotten car behind the garage door is highly probable. However, in this instance, we’re pleasantly surprised… more»
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Under the Porch Find: VW Rabbit Discovery
This is one of the weirdest finds we’ve seen yet, as an early 1980s VW Rabbit was apparently buried under a front porch in New Jersey and recently exhumed for a mechanical restoration. Details are limited as to the… more»
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Missing Something: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
I tend to check craigslist weekly for posting of Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 projects in the hopes I don’t see a car that looks like a more sensible buy than my rusty, junkyard-found 1986 example. This car has been popping… more»
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Dining Room Find: 1937 Fiat Topolino Gasser!
As car guys (and gals), some of us have likely fantasized about putting our pride and joy in the middle of our living space, never having to venture to the cold garage or flimsy canvas tent in the backyard… more»
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427 Side-Oiler: 1969 Shelby GT500 Drag Pack
This 1969 Shelby GT500 is a claimed survivor, with healthy documentation going back to the day it was bought new. The seller is a self-proclaimed Mustang enthusiast and notes that this GT500 is a rare Drag Pack car with… more»
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Canadian-Built Workhorse: 1951 GMC 3100
I know, I know – the word patina is thoroughly over-used, a debate we don’t need to enter into here. But sometimes it’s just the best way to describe a truck, and in this case, the seller goes a… more»
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Unrestored Biarritz: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
To me, one of the sadder aspects of the hobby is the realization that for so many once-great brands, enthusiasts won’t seek out the barn-find version of a Cadillac cross-over vehicle, or some cheap CTS that spent its last… more»
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Government Affairs: Navy-Owned ’67 Ford Bronco
This 1967 Ford Bronco was purchased by the federal government to be used in the “Civic and Government Affairs” division of the U.S. Navy. Unlike most taxpayer-funded acquisitions by our fair leaders, this Bronco actually seems to be providing… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1959 Mercedes Ponton Pair
This listing for a pair of Mercedes-Benz 220 cars, otherwise known as Pontons, in coupe and convertible form. The seller acknowledges the pair represents an extremely ambitious restoration, but may also be eyeing an export market customer by referencing… more»
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11,878 Original Miles: 1968 Mercedes 220D
The seller of this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220D claims it has under 12,000 original miles. It is equipped with the desirable manual transmission along with the long-lived diesel powerplant. In what has become a tried and true selling tactic, the… more»
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Rare Acapulco Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
A few weeks ago, we featured an unusual 1974 VW Thing “Acapulco” edition that was listed for almost $20K. These rare resort vehicles do tend to sell reliably in the mid-teens with some outliers selling for more, so it’s… more»
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Boogie Bargain? 1974 Dodge Custom Van
This 1974 Dodge Van looks like a potential bargain at just $3,595 for a running, driving “boogie” van with awesome period graphics and an interior straight out of the disco ball era. The seller notes that the Dodge benefits… more»
