One of the points I hope to never get to on my projects is to have a vehicle completely disassembled in the garage and then….give up. Not only is the frustration over an unfinished project fairly huge, but then… more»
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Whalom Park Artifact: 1951 Crosley Fire Truck
Here in New England, the nostalgia effect is very real. Buildings that should be razed survive, artifacts to the past are celebrated, and amusement parks play a very big deal in residents’ perceptions of their past. Whalom Park in Massachusetts… more»
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Rare Ti Super: 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeos are not rare to see as project cars, but this one is more special than most. It’s a one-of-501 Giulia Ti Super, a limited production factory hot-rod with a high compression motor and other sporting upgrades. The… more»
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Soft Window Targa: 1968 Porsche 912
Finally: an air-cooled Porsche project worth buying. Not only is it a rare soft-window Porsche 912 Targa, but the seller is adamant there has never been any rust in the chassis or floors. The body does look nicely aged,… more»
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Vintage Racer Support: 1959 Chevy Apache Tow Rig
The appeal of an old tow rig is hard to deny, and this 1959 Chevy Apache with a wrecker body is wearing all the right kinds of patina. Said to have “rust in the usual places” and an engine… more»
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Modern Rat: 1995 Chevy Impala SS
With so many Impala SS cars preserved for future collectability, it’s a bit startling to see such a tired example. Still, not every car gets preserved, and this one is a cheap project that makes more sense as a… more»
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30 Years Barn Stored: 1964 Maserati Sebring S1
The pictures about say it all for this rusty 1964 Maserati Sebring Series 1, listed for sale by the longtime owner. Clearly, a restoration project left to rot, the Maserati is a desirable specimen and comes with the tattered… more»
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Seized Big Cat: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
I’ve recently acquired a new project of which I have little insight into its mechanical history. I’m a long ways from diving into it, but I hope to find out in the next few months what I’ve gotten myself… more»
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Stuck in Alaska: 1953 Ford F350
This 1953 Ford F350 has been in the hands of the current owner for 20 years. It resides in Alaska and has some mechanical and cosmetic woes to sort out – unfortunately, the kind that make you question paying… more»
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Don’t Restore It: 1946 Willys CJ2A
One of the first vehicles to find a new home in the large Georgia collection we’re helping to market was the highly original Willys CJ2A. It’s not hard to see why – these are honest, straight-forward projects that offer… more»
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Unwanted Inheritance: 1973 Chevy Nova
When I think about potentially inheriting a vehicle, it’s a thought that’s punctuated by two heavy doses of reality: it may be a car I don’t want, and I may be forced to sell it on, despite the likely… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1994 Chevy Silverado
Finding a low-mileage, time capsule-grade example of a pickup truck made in the 1990s is harder than you might think. For starters, they weren’t seen as collectible. For another, preserving one would nullify the up-front investment in a “working”… more»
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Survivor GT: 1979 AMC Spirit
To think of the AMC Spirit as a sports car is to make a very big leap on the basis of the “GT” moniker attached to its name. However, the upgraded bit of kit was at least robust compared… more»
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Fresh Motor: 1976 Bradley GT
A Kelmark or a Bradley? That’s the question on my mind, especially after getting involved with the sale of a very solid Kelmark GT from the large Georgia collection I’m helping to market. This Bradley GT is a claimed… more»
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Off-Road Rabbit: 1991 VW Golf Country 4×4
When Volkswagen set out to create a four-wheel drive version of its popular Golf sedan, I doubt it intended to build a collectible modern classic in the process. This 1991 VW Golf Country is made rarer still by its… more»
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Never This Nice: 1990 Ford Taurus
Despite spending many years at the top of the undesirable chart, the first-generation Ford Taurus is coming back around (for me, anyway). Why? Well, it’s not as if its looks have improved, but the fact remains that this was… more»
