It’s easy to forget the Excalibur was a solid performer when introduced, but the somewhat garish exterior was the first thing most folks noticed before ever peering under the hood. As the seller enthusiastically points out, the Excalibur may… more»
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AWD Rarity: 1989 Pontiac 6000 STE
When Honda was cranking out bread-and-butter Accords and Nissan began building the first four-door sports car, Pontiac decided to throw its hat in the ring with an all-wheel drive 6000. An interesting car with few examples left today, it… more»
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Dyno Time Only: 911-Powered Beck 550 Roadster
Beck Spyders are a worthy alternative to the real-deal Porsche 550 Spyders, considering the five-figure price difference between a kit car and the genuine article. This unfinished project is seemingly close to being complete, with an assembled 911 engine… more»
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Fair Weather Only: 1988 Chevy Cavalier
The second generation Chevy Cavalier did nothing to dispel the notion that this was the lowest rung on the Chevy family tree. However, many owners will tell you their car was dirt cheap to run and reliable if maintenance… more»
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Stretch Swede: 1988 Volvo 740 GLE Limo
While we’re accustomed to seeing Lincoln Town Cars or Navigators converted to stretch configurations, saloons like a bread-and-butter Volvo 740 served as platforms for limos overseas. This example is a 1988 model is largely complete condition, parked after failing… more»
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Original Keys Included: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster
Among my list of “sleeper” cars on the collector scale, the Datsun 2000 roadster has been a regular fixture. These cars have been cheap for so long, yet check multiple boxes for enthusiasts. They can be reliable Sunday drivers… more»
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Not That Ferrari: Oddball Ferrari Tractor
Curiously, we featured this “Ferrari” brand tractor back in 2016 when it first popped up for sale. Apparently, it didn’t sell when he lived in New Mexico and he dragged this oddball all the way to Connecticut as part… more»
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Donation Survivor: 1985 Chevy S10
It continues to amaze me what gets donated to local charities (particularly in California!) This 1985 Chevy S10 pickup is a desirable configuration, with the extended cab and a 2.8L V6 paired to a manual transmission. The odometer shows… more»
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High Mileage Saleen: 1986 Ford Mustang
When we normally write up a post about a Saleen Mustang, a common thread is how it somewhere south of 25,000 miles and lived in a bubble during the winter months. Not this car: it has a healthy 104,000… more»
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No Reserve: 1955 Chevy Pickup
Time’s running out for this 1955 Chevy pickup listed on eBay with no reserve. It’s a non-runner, but the seller claims it is a “very untouched” truck, owing to its stock configuration and patina’d body. The truck was last… more»
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Needs Paint: 1982 Chevy Corvette Collector Edition
Claimed to be a barn find that still runs, this 1982 Chevy Corvette Collector Edition was a swan song for a body type and frame design that dated back to the 60s. It ran and drove onto the trailer,… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1986 VW Jetta “Pirelli” Edition
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. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
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Lowest They’ll Go: 1990 Chevy 454 SS
The seller proclaims near the headline for this listing of a 1990 Chevy 454 SS pickup that the current price of $10,900 is as low as he’s willing to go. Now, at first, I thought this sounded like a… more»
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Top Hand Edition: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger
One of the more interesting sales tactics of yesterday involved Chrysler’s decision to allow customers to effectively build custom vehicles right off the showroom floor. Any number of packages were available across the vehicle lineup in the 70s, including… more»
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25,000 Original Miles: 1968 Mercedes 250SL
When it comes to vintage Mercedes convertibles, it’s not at all surprising to see low-mileage examples like this 1968 250SL pop up. These frequently became the weekend drivers of the elite, not intended for daily commuting and perhaps even… more»
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Nice Specimen: 1986 Suzuki Samurai
Some collector car reports have listed old-school Japanese 4x4s like the Suzuki Samurai and Isuzu Trooper as ones to watch for future price increases. I can say it’s already happening with the Samurai, as these have been fetching good… more»
