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. We’ve already had our first sale, as we… more»
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Sunburnt ‘Yota: 1982 Toyota SR5 4X4
As many of you know, the market for vintage Japanese 4x4s is heating up. With durable engines, great looks and decent off-roadability, there’s a lot to like about trucks like this 1982 Toyota Hilux long-bed. But how much longer… more»
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42,000 Miles From New: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
While FJ60 Land Cruisers are generally long-lived, they remain somewhat elusive to find in mint condition. This 42,000-mile example is the outlier, somehow living an existence that didn’t see the mileage pile up over time. Strictly a southern vehicle,… more»
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Teaching Museum Donation: 1980 Mercury Bobcat
Years ago, when I still autocrossed, I would routinely see an individual down in New Haven, Connecticut with a Mercury Bobcat storming the cones with aggression. It was a highlight of my trip there, aside from actually competing, as… more»
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Never This Nice: 1985 Toyota Supra
If some kids had posters of Michael Jordan on their wall, I would have had something like this absolutely mint Toyota Supra on mine. Growing up in the 80s, sport compact cars were beginning to come into their own… more»
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Retired Workhorse: 1954 Dodge Power Wagon
Another day, another former firefighting apparatus on eBay. To be fair, however, this is a wicked Dodge Power Wagon, still wearing its original livery with a nice even coating of aged paint. The seller seems to be confusing the… more»
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20 Year Sleep: 1966 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 LV
When I visited the Pacific Northwest last month, I was looking forward to seeing the numerous vehicles retired from our roads here in the Northeast that still did duty on the streets of Portland and Seattle. I was not… more»
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Wrecker Needs a Tow: 1980 Chevy CK/30
There is next to no information provided on this wrecker-bodied 1980 Chevrolet C/K 3500. I just want to note that this is the first time I’ve seen a tow truck socked away in a storage unit as if it’s… more»
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No Reserve Deluxe Cab: 1954 Chevy Pickup
Bidding for this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 short-bed pickup ends tomorrow night, and it’s listed at no reserve. While not currently running, the seller seems to have a good sense of what the truck has and what its need will… more»
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Needs Saving: 1989 Chrysler Conquest
The Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion twins remain one of my most favorite captive imports, despite their somewhat finicky reliability and tendency to show up only as abused and modified examples. This 1989 example is considered a survivor by… more»
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Rare T-Type: 1988 Buick LeSabre
My brother and I routinely comment on how desirable we find cars like this 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type, which was part of a performance-oriented lineup that Buick marketed in the 1980s. There were multiple models across the various GM… more»
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One Of 285? 1980 Dodge Aspen R/T
Dodge produced a number of performance editions of its Aspen and Volare models, including the R/T seen here and other models wearing the moniker of “Super Coupe”, “Street Kit Car” and others. The compact F-Bodies, the end of the… more»
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Dealer Turbo Kit: 1982 BMW 320i
The seller claims this 1981 BMW 320i was found sitting in an Iowa pole barn since 2008. It wears some nice period modifications, including a turbocharger and upgraded suspension. The seller further claims that due to the mods being… more»
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LRP Conversion: 1977 Dodge B200 Woodsman
If there were a contest for “Most 70s Inspired” interior, I believe this 1977 Dodge B200 van would be a contender. There’s some more homework that needs to be done about this Dodge’s origins, but the seller calls it… more»
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One Female Operator: 1987 Honda CRX Si
The first-generation Honda CRX remains one of my favorite cars of the 80s. I’ve thought long and hard about setting out to search for one, but it has remained on my list of, “If it falls into my lap,… more»
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Lightweight Grand National: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo
The seller of this lovely 1987 Buick Regal Turbo makes some interesting assertions about the car, most of which are likely true but that I hadn’t thought of before. For instance, he notes that this model made extensive use… more»
