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»
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Swedish Unimog: 1979 Volvo Laplander
While it’s easy to think that the domestic Hummer brand or Mercedes’ Unimog contraptions were the only players in the military-rigs-for-the-street market, Volvo was no stranger to the off-road game as this nicely preserved Laplander shows. Otherwise known as… more»
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5-Speed Drop Top: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
While there are times the Fox Body Mustang seems entirely old hat to me, certain examples just seem to epitomize why I never fully remove them from my potential project car list. While a notchback GT is the one… more»
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British Barn Find Hoard In Massachusets!
While I typically find Facebook Marketplace an overwhelming mashup of undesirable goods for sale, there are some legitimate gems hiding out in the classifieds section of the predominant social network. Take this collection of no fewer than 12 Triumph… more»
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Questionable Mods: 1988 BMW M3
Despite seeming like every BMW E30 M3 has been found and posted on eBay for ridiculous asking prices, some cars remind us that the earliest generation of the M3 was at one time a used tuner car. This 1988… more»
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Rust-Free Fintail: 1966 Mercedes 190
This classic Mercedes-Benz 190 – otherwise known as a “fintail” – is a California black plate car that appears to be for sale by a late-model used car dealer. It shows signs of being a stalled restoration project and… more»
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Graphics Gone: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
This 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car replica has clearly fallen on hard times. With much of its paint gone and the original engine seized, there’s not much here than a shell at this point with a Recaro… more»
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Daily Driver: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
For whatever reason, I’ve been coming back around to the Chevy Nova as an ideal starter classic car. From my youth, I can still remember how commonplace they were, just a cheap beater that was often spotted in neglected… more»
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Gullwing Barn Find: 1954 Mercedes 300SL
This is an update of sorts, as Tom Cotter originally helped shed light on this desirable 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing that had been slumbering in a Florida garage for decades. The car has since been removed, and none other… more»
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2,900 Original Miles: 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
When it comes to 80s luxo-coupes, the Lincoln Mark VII tends to stand alone. It came in a variety of trim levels, all of which claimed to offer a higher level of luxury or performance than the one before… more»
