Throughout the hobby car world, trends emerge for cars I like to call sleepers, or those vehicles that start gaining in value somewhat under the radar while we’re all distracted by 911s and Grand Nationals. The classic Nissan sports… more»
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Clean E36: 1997 BMW 328is
Some of our long-time readers have likely picked up on the fact my all-time favorite car that I’ve owned is my departed 1995 BMW M3. Sure, the E36 platform is known for horribly cheap interiors and weak cooling systems,… more»
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Leather Package Survivor: Mazda RX-7 GXL
Generally speaking, a second-generation Mazda RX7 FC car is most desirable in turbocharged spec. The boosted rotary is part of the quintessential RX-7 formula, but that’s not to say you should turn your nose up at a naturally-aspirated 13B… more»
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A Tale Of Two FJs: ’76 VS ’75 Toyota Land Cruisers
There are two yellow Land Cruiser FJ40s up for grabs right now. Both of them are yellow and appear to be in excellent, survivor-grade condition with bidding slightly higher for the one on eBay. The question is, which one… more»
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Three for $500: Forest Find Triumph GT6s
This trio of Triumph GT6s are sitting on what looks to be the edge of a property near Salem, Virginia. While it’s impossible to tell from the photos, the cars look like they could be miles away from anything,… more»
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Walt Kowalski Car: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
The seller caught my eye with this 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport, which does look an awful lot like the movie car in the Clint Eastwood film, Gran Torino. Owned by fictional character Walk Kolowski, a community patriarch who… more»
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Obscure X-Body: 1981 Oldsmobile Sport Omega
Looking back at automotive history, it’s rather amazing just how hard GM worked to not build a decent car. By decent, I mean enjoyable to drive, or over-engineered to a fault, or even just loaded with desirable features and… more»
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Lawn Art Project: 1959 Panhard Dyna Z
Here’s one you don’t see everyday: a Panhard Dyna Z from the late 1950s, a fascinating French creation that offered unusual styling, room for six, and utilized aluminum to cut down on weight. The catfish-like nose gives the impression… more»
Exclusive: 1973 Volkswagen Bus
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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Nicest One Left? 1988 Toyota Celica ST
With just 30,000 miles on the clock, this may be one of the most well-preserved Toyota Celicas on the market today. With so many of these cars falling victim to rust and poor modifications by younger owners, this early… more»
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Long-Stored Fuelie: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1961 Chevy Corvette has been off the road and stored since 1985. It is a desirable fuel injection car, otherwise known as a “fuelie” and retains its numbers-matching engine. The body was originally red and trace remnants remain… more»
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Styling Exercise: 1981 Dodge Omni 024 DeTomaso
Talk about rare: this is one of only 619 Omni 024 DeTomaso’s built in 1981, and has to be one of the last ones left in anything resembling fair condition. It’s actually better than fair (in my opinion) and… more»
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Pete Santini Custom: 1987 Chevy Camaro
The 1980s represented an era in which custom colors and touches knew no bounds. From booming stereo systems to ground effects kits, the customization industry was in rare form and owners of everything from Jettas to Econolines were lining… more»
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Good Floors: 1957 Chevy Nomad
For years, there was a dilapidated repair shop out by my uncle’s place in Western Massachusetts. Whenever I’d visit, we’d try to take a pass by and gawk at a rusty Nomad that seemingly never moved. The car is… more»
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Minty Lil’ Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
This impressively clean 1980 Datsun 720 “Lil’ Hustler” truck was sold new in Tennessee and apparently never left. With low miles and a body in seemingly mint condition, this may be one of the nicest 720 pickups available today…. more»
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E2A Replica: 1962 Jaguar E-Type
We’ve certainly seen plenty of recreations in the sports car world, and Jaguars are among the most frequently copied. But this 1962 E-Type appears to be a thoughtful concoction to pay homage to the iconic lightweight racecar, the E2A…. more»
