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»
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Purple Head Turner: 1977 Chevy LUV
If there was any doubt that a Chevy LUV pickup would respond well to substantial modifications, this custom creation on craigslist will likely settle any scores once and for all. Whether you like or not not is certainly up… more»
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Primed for Finishing: 1977 VW Westfalia
This 1977 Volkswagen Westfalia pop-top is a project grade bay window van listed for an ambitious $12,500. While it has had some major work done and is said to run well enough, there’s plenty of rot-through to address and… more»
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Factory Air and a 302: 1973 Mercury Comet GT
This Mercury Comet is the desirable GT spec, and the seller lists a few additional features that should make Ford/Mercury enthusiasts give this barn find a closer look. The Comet comes with factory air conditioning, the 302 motor, power… more»
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No Reserve Package: 1973/74 Porsche 914 Pair
This seems like a fair deal if you’re in the market for a Porsche 914 project: two cars, a 1973 and 1974 model, listed in a no-reserve auction with only two bids at the moment to $520. The yellow… more»
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Trending Upwards? 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer
A “virtual” friend of mine informed me recently that a fully restored K5 Blazer he sent to the Mecum Auto Auctions sold for a cool $80,000 at the recent event in Kissimmee, Florida. That gave me pause, and forced… more»
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Sharp in Steel Gray: 1984 Dodge Rampage
It’s amazing what the right colors can do for a car. This is technically a truck-let, or pre-90s crossover, but the 1984 Dodge Rampage for sale in San Antonio looks incredibly nice with steel gray paint that still holds… more»
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302 Swap: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup
I still count the Ford Courier pickup among the list of project vehicles I’d like to own someday. The older ones in particular, as the later models started to look far more generic. Generic is not a quality you’d… more»
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Quad 4 Performance Pack: 1991 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac’s Grand Am is one of those vehicles that has quietly disappeared from American roads, no doubt having living out its useful existence in most cases. In fact, any that are still on the road have likely skipped right… more»
