Corvettes of the 80s tend to be somewhat forgettable; I will, however, make exceptions for the tuner editions, if you will. Greenwood, Callaway and others picked up where General Motors left off to make much-needed improvements to the Corvette,… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1976 Triumph TR7
This 1976 Triumph TR7 recently emerged from 20 years of storage in the original owner’s care. The seller snagged the coupe with tons of paperwork, and says the car runs but will need some attention to the carbs. The… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
Jaguar E-Types come out of hiding in staggering amounts. For all of the big-dollar sales and proverbial gasps when one is shown in dark lighting with dusty fenders, there sure seem to be a lot of them taking up… more»
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Estate Find: 1990 GMC Showtruck
There’s a growing market for customized vehicles that for years lay dormant. As the tuner cars of a generation begin to grow older, the truly well-done examples that exemplify the spirit of the era will certainly find favor with… more»
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Wiring Nightmare: 1978 Porsche 928
There are few things more upsetting than the thought of investing untold thousands of dollars in a vehicle and then having a catastrophe strike, like a cabin fire or act of God incident. This 1978 928 was lavished with… more»
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Wrecked Exotic: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.6-16 Cosworth
This one breaks my heart, the one that’s perpetually obsessed with vintage German super sedans (which is different from the one currently distracted by broken Isuzu Troopers). This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a shadow of its former self,… more»
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Just Like Wheeler Dealers: 1977 Porsche 924
This 1977 Porsche 924 is claimed to be a barn find from Idaho, and shows quite well. The listing is ending later today, and the seller is trying to cash in on the fact that Wheeler Dealers just refreshed its… more»
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True Spirit Edition: 1979 Dodge D100 Custom
The 1979 Dodge True Spirit edition is among the more obscure special edition packages offered in the 70s. In fact, I can’t recall ever seeing one on these pages before, which isn’t surprising since they were primarily sold in… more»
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Under 40,000 Miles: 1985 Mercedes 500SEL
The W126-series of Mercedes automobiles is among the most elegant and stout line of vehicles the company has ever built. Featuring the bank vault quality the brand became synonymous with in the 1980s, this 1985 Mercedes 500SEL is a… more»
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Rarely Not Red: 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
It does seem like every Ferrari Testarossa we see is red, doesn’t it? That’s the point this seller makes of a silver-on-red example that is supposedly one of just six made. My favorite factoid is that this particular example has… more»
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Kelmark Alternative: 1970 Cimbria Kit Car
Like so many kit cars, the history of the Cimbria is a cloudy one. It started off as a U.S.-born design, enduring some mild transformations and updates and even spinning off a UK version called the Eagle SS. The… more»
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Grandpa Drove A Lambo: Countach Garage Find
How many of us wish we had kept our grandparents’ cars before they were driven into the ground or given away? I know if I could go back in time, I might have rescued my Grandmother’s Volvo 240 wagon… more»
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Bad Repaint: 1994 Porsche 968
Porsche’s 968 is a somewhat of a red-headed stepchild in the company’s North American lineup, featuring a front-mounted four-cylinder engine instead of the traditional rear-engined flat six. Despite this, the car delivered excellent handling characteristics and remains quite rare… more»
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Engine Not Included: 1979 Lotus Eclat
The seller proclaims this 1979 Lotus Eclat to be a “DOHC supercar” just before telling us the engine and transmission are not included in the sale. Apparently, it was purchased for the drivetrain, as the seller wasn’t actually interested… more»
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Three to Make One: VW Beetle Collection
Could you make one Beetle out of these three projects? Or is it best to simply keep the $1,200 in your pocket and find a better example? That’s the question in front of you if this three-for-one deal up… more»
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SWB Targa: 1968 Porsche 912
This isn’t the worst Porsche project we’ve seen, but it’s far from the easiest. The seller still says “it’s all there” as it relates to completeness, despite not having an engine, transmission, or interior. There is rust to contend… more»
