Although we’ve had a fairly mild season by our normal standards here in the Northeast, winter is inherently evil so anything is possible. Sorry; did my seasonal bias shine through? As a car enthusiast, it’s hard not to yearn… more»
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53K Original Miles: 1986 Honda Accord Hatchback
Our first cars typically strike a special chord with us, even if the vehicle in question wasn’t particularly memorable. Mine was a 1987 Honda Accord LX-i, similar to this preserved specimen but in sedan form. The hatchbacks are even… more»
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10 Second Kammback: 1973 Chevy Vega Drag Car
The rarely seen Chevy Vega Kammback is a favorite of mine, as the two-door wagon body is rarely seen but gave the entry-level Chevy some awesome proportions. Squared up and ready to launch, this stance works particularly well on… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang CS
While most of us tend to decry cars that bear some hallmarks of a bigger, badder sibling, without the bite under the hood, I make an exception for some truly rare examples. Take this 1968 Ford Mustang California Special:… more»
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Real Deal: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project
While I spend a fair amount of time in junkyards, I haven’t gotten to the point where I’m inspecting pillaged bodies up close or cleaning off distorted body tags to ascertain the VIN and original options. This level of… more»
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Never Drove It: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Do you ever wish you had the time, space, and discipline to buy a collector car, throw it in your barn, wait 20 years, and then sell it for profit? I certainly do, but until I acquire both more… more»
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More Than Meets the Eye: 1922 Overland
While this listing on craigslist is just for the 1922 Overland seen here, there’s a lot more happening in this dusty barn than a solitary orphan car. Listed for $9,000, the seller says the ad is listed on behalf… more»
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Corner Lot Trade-In: Preserved 1987 Ford Ranger
Don’t ask me why, but I still get excited to see survivor classic cars traded in at the local used car dealer. I can’t explain it, other than knowing the days are long gone when gently used cars showed… more»
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ROI Potential: 1956 Land Rover Series I
This Land Rover has been sitting for 30 years, in perhaps one of the more picturesque settings we’ve seen on craigslist. The asking price is $3,200, which seems like reasonable money for a Series 1, as these vintage 4x4s… more»
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Country Homes Camper: 1995 Ford Aerostar 4WD
While the Ford Aerostar is frequently derided as being one of the more unattractive people haulers ever made, some variations on the theme of a gigantic box on wheels can transform it into a very capable cruiser. Take this… more»
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Police Mode Activated: Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited
These days, SUVs are taking over the performance category once occupied by affordable performance sedans like the Ford Contour SVT, the Chevy SS, and the Nissan Sentra SE-R, among others. What makes that incredibly ironic is that Jeep built… more»
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Canadian Boogie Van: 1972 Fargo B100 Tradesman
This 1972 Fargo B100 van is a Canadian-market example of the classic Dodge-branded cargo hauler, and looks to be in excellent condition despite hailing from north of the border. I do like vehicles that are just barely different from… more»
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Junkyard Finds: Classics at Yank-A-Part Yard
One of the comments I make most frequently to salvage yard owners is that they should put their most unusual or special parts cars and trucks online, somewhere, anywhere, in order to drive foot traffic and phone calls. Few… more»
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American Hot Hatch: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
With the introduction of the new Toyota Supra, waves of memories came rushing back about the 80s and how seemingly every car company wanted to build a grand tourer or otherwise sporty car for enthusiast buyers. It’s a different… more»
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Samba Survivor! 1965 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus
UPDATE: The seller has dropped their asking price here on eBay by $10,000 dollars! FROM 1/3/19: When these desirable 21-window VW Buses pop up, they rarely come from long-term ownership, just needing a quick mechanical refresh. However, this example is… more»
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Final Act: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
Pontiac’s Fiero debuted in lackluster fashion, saddled with the long-derided “Iron Duke” four-cylinder motor that couldn’t cash the checks the racy body wrote. Like all things General Motors, they finally got the recipe right and then torpedoed the Fiero… more»
