When I purchased my 1981 Toyota HiAce a few years ago, I may have mentioned the individual I purchased it from maintained about 20 acres of automobiles on his property. The cars and trucks were all in various states… more»
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Unique Baur Top: 1986 BMW 325i
BMW’s 3-Series sedan from the 1980s is one of the more accessible vintage cars for new enthusiasts who prefer a European project. My first project car was a 1987 325is, a vehicle I still own today. However, if you… more»
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RHD Italian GT: 1970 Maserati Indy
The Maserati Indy was an attempt to give backseat passengers some of the classic grand touring experience, adding a set of cramped rear seats into a supercar’s body. Supercar is relative, I realize, but for the era in which… more»
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Jeep Brawn, Nissan Power: 1985 Jeep CJ 10A
The Jeep CJ5 10A was used by the Air Force in the 1980s to drag aircraft around, and is relatively obscure today. They can make for fun projects, thanks to their Wagoneer underpinnings and Nissan diesel powerplants, which gives… more»
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Good Car, Great Staging: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
This 1969 Jaguar E-Type roadster is artfully placed in this Canadian barn, but it almost looks too good to be true. The seller, however, has a knack for finding impressive barn find projects of desirable sports cars, so perhaps… more»
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Chainsaw Required: 1941 Ford Railway Express Truck
This 1941 Ford delivery van is an interesting piece of our nation’s courier service history. The seller notes it belonged to the Railway Express Agency, which has a fascinating history as a government monopoly created in response to WWII…. more»
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Built for ’68 Season: Opel Kadett Gasser
Who can solve the mystery of the King Kadett? Surely someone recognizes this wicked gasser that just popped up on craigslist in Chicago. Of course, much to my surprise, these were popular cars for drag conversions as there’s far… more»
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Auction Update: Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Sells for $423K!
A few weeks ago, we told you about an unusual Jaguar XK140 discovered as part of a collection belonging to a deceased enthusiast in Belgium. The star of the collection was a rare Michelotti-bodied Jaguar XK140, which – while… more»
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Package Deal: 1974 Mercury Capri + Parts Car
The Mercury Capri took on many forms as the nameplate was recycled over the years, but this first iteration is definitely my favorite. Produced in Germany by Ford’s European arm, it offered spirited performance and decent looks for a… more»
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4-Speed Pace Car: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The trouble with Pace Cars is to call them “limited production” isn’t really accurate – the only cars associated with an event like the Indy 500 and produced in limited numbers are the typically two or three cars that… more»
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No Reserve Early Production: 1966 Porsche 912
Every now and again, I get to scope out a potential project car on Barn Finds that makes me feel oh-so-much-better about what’s currently in my fleet. Sometimes, I get bummed that my 1981 Toyota HiAce project is a… more»
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Steal @ $9,500: 19K Mile 1984 Corvette
C4 Corvettes are a dime a dozen, always for sale in any form you can imagine. But this 1984 example stands out, namely for its price of just $9,500 for a mint condition car with 19,000 original miles. The… more»
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Static Display: New Lamborghini Urraco V8 Engine
Exotic car motors are interesting objects, namely because they oftentimes are as beautiful as they are powerful. Hence, they make compelling conversation pieces whether inside the car or out. This 1975 Lamborghini Urraco motor was used on display in… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1974 Jaguar E-Type Project
We’ve all had thoughts of acquiring a project car with no immediate plans for restoration or even basic maintenance work to begin; we just wanted the car in our garage. This 1974 Jaguar E-Type convertible was acquired by the… more»
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No Motor, No Windows: BMW Isetta
While restored and survivor-grade Isettas are commanding good money these days, basketcase examples still tend to go cheaply or not go at all. This Isetta is missing major components, including the drivetrain and windows, and there’s a fair amount… more»
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Fire Victim: Superformance Shelby Daytona Coupe
The Superformance brand of recreations are among some of the most sought after in the industry, known for their exacting details and a close working relationship with Carroll Shelby. This particular example is a Shelby Daytona Coupe, also known… more»
