When it comes to trucks that may be considered emerging classics, this 1989 Ford F350 Lariat Super Cab may be on the short list. With four doors, dually rear axle, and virtually every box checked for that year’s full-size… more»
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Rare AutoStick: 1968 VW Karmann Ghia
Over the years, I’ve spent plenty of time in cars with hybrid automatic transmissions, the ones that offer you the ability to “shift it yourself” while retaining the conveniences of a conventional automatic. It’s a bunch of baloney, as… more»
Jeff’s Junkyard Finds: 1986 Isuzu Trooper Rescue!
As many of our readers now know, I have a slight addiction to rescuing vehicles from salvage yard-type environments. At last count, of the five projects I own, three of them have literally been pulled from a salvage yard… more»
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Air-Cooled Garage Find: 1982 Porsche 911 SC
This 1982 Porsche 911SC has been parked in a garage for the last 10 years, and is listed for sale by two brothers. The SCs have long been touted as the last, great affordable air-cooled 911, and this appears… more»
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Over $10K Invested: 1979 Ford F250
The market for vintage trucks is a strong one, with lots of interest in solid baselines for any number of builds, from resto-mods to frame off restorations to shop trucks that wear their patina with pride. Perhaps that’s where… more»
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Malaga Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002
BMW 2002s haven’t quite taken after the iconic Porsche 356 in terms of obscene values, as they reside in a more level-headed environment where only the best restoration cars and survivors command silly money. You can still buy a… more»
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Preserved Z-Car: 1985 Nissan 300ZX
At just $5,750 – with the option to submit a best offer – this clean, survivor-grade 1985 Nissan 300ZX looks like a very good deal, made even sweeter as it’s equipped with the desirable 5-speed manual. Wearing California blue… more»
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Super Sport Wagon: 1979 Chevy Malibu Estate
This 1979 Chevy Malibu station wagon has undergone a mild transformation, with the front clip from a Monte Carlo swapped in place of its more sedentary factory nose. Another surprise lurking inside this Malibu wagon is a four-speed manual… more»
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Low-Mile 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
There are cars that I consider perpetually under the radar, and the Thunderbird Super Coupe is one of them. Ford seemed to be on its game when it concocted the hotted-up variants of the Thunderbird, stretching back through the… more»
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Did Mario Andretti Wreck This ZR1 Corvette?
UPDATE 1/17/19 – We just received an anonymous tip claiming that this Corvette was owned and wrecked by the famous race car driver, Mario Andretti! The tipster provided enough details to make us think they may actually know what… more»
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Partially Restored, Take II: 1969 AMC AMX
This 1969 AMC AMX is giving me a case of déjà vu, as we just recently featured an AMC Javelin that was also described as being “partially restored.” I’m not sure what world we’re in where it behooves sellers… more»
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Light Duty Survivor: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup, affectionately known by enthusiasts as a “Caddy,” wears some period modifications that make it slightly slicker than the old farm hands we typically see for sale. The seller says this one is a diesel,… more»
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Front-Engined V12: 1978 Ferrari 400
For many years, the front-engined, four-seater Ferrari 400 was a red-headed stepchild in the company’s lineup, often one of the cheaper cars you could buy (aside from a Mondial) that wore the prancing horse badge. Its fortunes have shifted… more»
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Diesel Survivor: 1980 Peugeot 504
One of my favorite local salvage yards had a very similar Peugeot to this 1980 504 Diesel that’s listed for sale with just under 100,000 miles and in incredibly well-preserved condition. The car in my jurisdiction clearly belonged to… more»
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Desirable 5-Speed: 1988 Pontiac Fiero
Pontiac’s Fiero still lingers out in the land of limbo in terms of finding favors with collectors, but the good news is that means decent project cars can still be found cheaply. One with the preferred manual transmission is… more»
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Cheap Long Roof: 1979 Mercedes 300TD
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD looks like a potential bargain for any W123 shoppers out there. The asking price is just $1,850 for a car that looks decently clean with no major rot visible. It’s hard to decipher from the… more»
