While I do love a good lowered car or truck, there are limits to this enjoyment. The 1965 Volkswagen Bus Deluxe 13-Window seen here is a rusty but honest survivor, with the exception of its seriously dropped suspension. This… more»
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Golf Cart Alternative: Electra King Collection
Old-school electric vehicles seemingly maintain a strong enough following that they still appear on craigslist with some regularity. Also impressive is the sheer variety, showing us that the interest in building vehicles not reliant on gasoline has been strong… more»
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California 2-Owner Truck: 1970 Datsun 521
These old-school economy-minded trucks are beginning to appeal to me in a big way, especially as I consider a possible Ford Courier purchase (long story, not really set in stone). This 1970 Datsun, like the Courier, Chevy LUV and… more»
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All Original Driver: 1949 Willys Jeep
Although FJ40s and Suzuki LJ-series trucks tend to get more attention from collectors, it’s hard to deny that the early Willys Jeep was effectively the American version of that same concept. And more to the point, it was Willys… more»
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Monster Mini: El Burro Sand ‘N Sno Bike
Here’s a genre I wish would come back: mini-scooters with huge tires that are actually off-road capable. This 1971 El Burro Sand ‘N Sno Bike (what a great, great name) was built for road use and also designed for… more»
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2 For the Price of 1: 1971 Honda N600 Projects
For a hot minute, I wanted to own a Honda N600 as a project car. I knew where a good parts car was hiding out in a junkyard, and they seemed like a potentially sound investment. However, I just… more»
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Rare Desert Mirage: 1977 Chevy Monza Mirage
Update: Reader Jack M. has pointed out that the car is still for sale here on craigslist. The price is now $1,500, a substantial drop from the original $4,500! For all the chatter about how few of the Chevy… more»
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FREE For No Hassle: 1972 Winnebago Camper
The seller of this 1972 Winnebago camper project expresses some level of frustration with selling a cheap car on craigslist. He says you can have this mouse-infested R/V for free if you show up with a trailer and don’t… more»
Success Story: Georgia Collection ’70 Saab 96
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here and Part II, which features additional vehicles for… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1958 Mercedes 190SL
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL has been discovered in the Pacific Northwest at the hands of one long-time owner. That same owner began a restoration 30 years ago but never completed the project, which included new chrome bumpers and a… more»
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Alex Zanardi Edition: 1999 Acura NSX
While many enthusiasts look to vehicle importing services to find the rarest or most elusive editions of a certain model, Acura has done a good job over the years of bringing those vehicles in as U.S. models. The Acura… more»
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Original Paint 5-Speed: 1978 Porsche 928
Early Porsche 928s like this 1978 model are hard to find in good, original condition, with many falling victim to years of cash-strapped owners – champagne dreams on a Bud Light budget, if you will. This example is made… more»
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One Owner: 1975 Jeep Cherokee S
Credit the survivor-grade condition or that heavy duty bumper with a winch, but whichever you choose, this 1975 Jeep Cherokee looks the way a Jeep should look. The seller says this is a one-owner example that has minimal rust… more»
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Sienabraun Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002
Consider me surprised that my local BMW friends here in New England haven’t mentioned this honest-looking 1974 BMW 2002, hiding out in New Hampshire. The seller notes its owner moved away and isn’t coming back, which sounds like a… more»
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Winnebago Built: 1990 Renault LeSharo
I know many of you are waiting with fierce anticipation of updates to my 1981 Toyota HiAce project, and I’ve not forgotten you – but the camper conversion is still a few months (years?) away, so this 1990 Renault… more»
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V8-Swapped Super Coupe: 1992 Ford Thunderbird
While this may look like an ordinary Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe, there’s some changes made under the hood that make better use of that 5-speed manual transmission. The stock V6 was replaced with a 302 stroked to 347 cubic… more»
