The Chevy Cosworth Vega now has new relevance for yours truly, as it shares a key ingredient with the junkyard-find Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth I’ve been writing about: the presence of a Cosworth-designed cylinder head, engineered for higher/better performance…. more»
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One Owner Since New: 1971 Opel GT
It’s not often we see a one-owner Opel GT pop up for sale, but that’s exactly what’s listed on eBay. The Opel has been in barn storage since 1986 and accumulated some rust and dents in that time, but… more»
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Turbo Hatch: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger
1985 was a good year for fans of the Shelby-ized Dodge Charger. Following an introductory offering that largely focused on suspension improvements, ’85 saw the turbocharged engine option materialize with performance that could match its upgraded handling chops. This… more»
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What The?! 1989 Buick LeSabre Limousine
I love seeing completely random cars show up at modern vehicle dealerships, offered up like any other late-model GM product. This unusual 1989 Buick LeSabre limousine isn’t even described as such, as a low-mileage LeSabre on the dealer’s website…. more»
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Heaven Sent You: Custom 1971 Dodge B200
While we usually have no shortage of van projects to feature, this 1971 Dodge B200 is a different take from the same era of custom van building. It features pickup-style rear bed and dual rear axles. While most of… more»
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Sub-60K Miles Turbo: 1979 Saab 900
Among the potential project cars that are perpetually on my list of Gee, I’d like to own one of those someday is the first-generation Saab 900 Turbo. This 1979 example is not only the first iteration of the classic turbocharged… more»
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Hangar Stored: 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
The Aston Martin Lagonda remains a polarizing car even today, years after its introduction. Its reputation remains somewhat infamous, as reliability was always suspect and restoration costs are obscene. Packed with technology but also built at a time when… more»
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How Did You Get Here? 1972 Mercedes O 309 Diesel
This unusual 1972 Mercedes-Benz O 309D is in my neck of the woods, listed on craigslist near Providence, Rhode Island. I am sorely tempted to go look at this, given my love of oddball European models, but I’ve got… more»
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30 Years in the Barn! 1958 Mercedes 180D
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 180D is a recent barn find discovery that spent the last 30 years languishing somewhere in Texas. It made its way to Texas where it’s now listed for sale as a project with much of its… more»
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Non-Factory Yellow: 1984 Pontiac Fiero
When it comes to Fieros, the color scheme can sometimes seem rather consistent among those cars that come up for sale. Red, black, white – these are the shades I seem to recall seeing the most. Yellow is far… more»
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No Reserve: 1988 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s rare to see an air-cooled 911 selling at no reserve these days, but this listing for a very clean 1988 Porsche 911 Targa has no such restrictions. The 911 market is full of dreamers and pikers who want… more»
Success Story: More Sales from the Georgia Collection!
While I haven’t updated you all with any new listings recently (that will change in January), we continue to move classic inventory from the Georgia collection Barn Finds is helping to sell off! There’s still plenty of good projects left, so… more»
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Sub-7,000 Miles: 1980 Datsun 280ZX
This 1980 Datsun 280ZX wears excellent colors and is a desirable 5-speed manual car. With just 6,758 miles from new, it remains in incredibly clean condition with sharp details throughout. The seller mentions it was just recently serviced and… more»
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Slight Mold Concern: 1986 BMW 635csi
The E24-chassis of BMW’s “big coupe” 6-Series is a desirable specimen in clean, preserved or restored condition. Less than that, the line between parts car and restoration project gets very thin. This 1986 model is the desirable manual transmission… more»
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Real Relic: 1965 Seagrave Pumper Truck
While old fire trucks are not rare to see rotting away in open fields and parking lots, it’s a bit more unusual to see one sitting in a side yard of a house somewhere in Louisiana. This classic 1965… more»
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18,600 Original Miles! 1989 Mercedes 560SL
As I’ve opined on these pages before, if you’re looking for an R107 Mercedes, you have endless options. But if you have to own the best, holding out for a low mileage example like this one with under 20,000… more»
