Custom projects are a gamble, both in terms of being able to finish what you start and hoping that someone else will appreciate your hard work. The real gray area emerges when the project doesn’t get finished and you’re… more»
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Wall Street Winner: 1992 Cadillac Brougham Limousine
You can align the trappings of wealth with specific eras in our culture, as the acquisitions by the rich and famous typically reflect consumerism at the time (just in purely excessive terms.) While an extravagance for the middle class… more»
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Long Haul Go Kart: Tombilt Mini Cabover
File this under “cool as hell but what do I do with it?” This being a Tombilt mini-cabover, a two-vehicle project built by a fellow named Tom Dell for his kids. This appears to be one of the two… more»
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Future Collectible: 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL600
There was a listing for another W140-chassis Mercedes-Benz CL600 on craigslist I had intended to write up (thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for the tip). As predicted, the listing disappeared – and I believe that’s because this… more»
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$10K Invested: 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The decision to restore a car – especially with the help of a professional shop – is not one that should be taken lightly. Doing it yourself, sure – go nuts. If you spend countless hours perfecting a vehicle… more»
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M3 Alternative: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a model that has lurked in the shadows of the iconic BMW E30 M3 for years, and sadly, it appears destined to continue doing so. As the owner of a 1986 example that I… more»
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Bought and Parked: 1969 Jeep Wagoneer
This 1969 Jeep Wagoneer might be familiar to some of you if it was on your list to bid on back in 2017. That’s because it’s the same truck that appeared in a Bring A Trailer listing and apparently… more»
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Cheap Muscle Truck: 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T
One of the more interesting dalliances I had with a project car was when I purchased a pickup similar to this one: a 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T, one of the few remaining muscle trucks you can still buy without… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE
Oftentimes, in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the big-body coupe is the car that sits atop the family food chain, along with the long wheelbase models. These coupes often featured pillar-less designs that make for a striking profile and were the… more»
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Coast Line Road Tripper: 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Ah, summer days on the coast line, gentle summer breezes whipping your hair while the salt spray threatens vulnerable electrical components and sensitive body panels – what could be better? All negativity aside, the thought of running around a… more»
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25K Original Miles: 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
There comes a certain point for every car enthusiast where a model you once loved from afar or from within the confines of your own garage is no longer available as the cheap runabout that you remember. The YJ-series… more»
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Family Hauler: 1993 Volvo 240 Sedan
This 1993 Volvo 240 is a rare find for a few reasons, but namely because it’s from the end of this venerable model’s production cycle. The 1993 models are hard to come by, but especially in bright colors like… more»
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Mechanically Rebuilt: 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
We discussed the other day how the Ferrari Mondial has been creeping up in value, shedding some of the negative energy that has been associated with this “baby Ferrari” for the last few decades. Of course, when you see… more»
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Low Mileage 5-Speed: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It’s always interesting to see a car with a Buy-It-Now slowly creep towards that target price with incremental bidding. In some ways, I see it as an indication of real-world interest in a particular model, as cars that never… more»
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Turbo Brick: 1982 Volvo 240 GLT Wagon
The “turbo brick” is an affection term for one of the first cars to disrupt standard perceptions of what a performance vehicle looked like: the Volvo 240 GLT, a turbocharged wagon available with a manual transmission, quickly worked its… more»
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5-Speed Cabriolet: 1992 Ferrari Mondial T
The Ferrari Mondial is enjoying a rebirth lately, and rightfully so: although it was ranked at the bottom of the family totem pole when new, it doesn’t deserve the scorn it received for being the “affordable” Ferrari. And, as… more»
