This pair of DeSoto Firesweeps has been listed on craigslist for a month now, sporting old-school Maine license plates and posted on the New Hampshire classifieds. The coupe is a rare one-year only model and is quite rough; the… more»
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Rotary Rescue: 1988 Mazda RX7
While we tend to think of the classic barn find as a slice of Americana, the truth of the matter is there’s no limit to what folks will stash away among farm equipment and animal feed. This 1988 Mazda… more»
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Subterranean Storage: Delahaye & Rolls-Royce
There are the stories of finds that make you want to believe you’ll get the phone call next time. This is one of them, as two friends discovered an incredible find sitting in the lower levels of a Long… more»
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Preserved Palm Beach: 1977 GMC Motorhome
GMC’s classic front-driver motorhome was somewhat of a hit when it was introduced, leading to a long production cycle and a good number still on the road today. They command a following for any number of reasons, including their… more»
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Painted In ’86: 1972 Chevy Vega GT
80s paint jobs and body kits will always catch my attention, and this 1972 Chevy Vega GT checks a lot of boxes. The seller claims it was put into storage shortly after it received this wicked paint job in… more»
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Glamping Potential: Pilot Panther Showman’s Caravan
You may think the term “glamping” is annoying (I’ll admit to not loving it), but it’s definitely a trend and a potential money maker for the savvy camper builder. The idea of making camping more laden with creature comforts… more»
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Box Flares and Fat Tires: 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
While the Grange Motors Racing Team may not spark any obvious connections, the seller is confident this track-prepped Lotus Elan Sprint did duty as one of their race cars back in the day. There certainly seems to be good… more»
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Never Seen Salt: 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster
Datsun 1600s are not necessarily rare, but honest, clean survivors do tend to stand out. This 1966 example is claimed to be an Idaho survivor that never saw road salt, indicating it was fair-weather car only. It comes with… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 31k Mile 1980 Buick Riviera
If you’re looking for a daily driver classic that won’t be expensive to maintain or insure, a front-driver Riviera could be worth a look. Sure, it’s not exotic and driving dynamics were hardly its strong suit, but Barn Finds… more»
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Shipping Container Find: $1.3M in Ferrari Parts
One of my personal fantasies has been to squirrel away rare parts for years and years and let patience be my guide in terms of cashing in later on. Unfortunately, I’ve sold more than I’ve kept, typically to justify… more»
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It Still Runs: 1960 Mercedes 190SL
So many of the Mercedes-Benz 190SLs we feature command strong prices despite being seemingly hopeless restoration projects. This example has also been in long-term storage like many of those cars, but unlike them it actually runs and is relatively… more»
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Stars and Stripes: Porsche 914 Package Deal
Building a collection around a theme is certainly one way to make buying decisions easier. This listing for three Porsche 914s is a slice of Americana in a German wrapper, as the cars are red, white and blue. The… more»
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Aerocoupe Survivor: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupes tend to pop up with decent regularity, despite being a limited production model. I’ve always counted these among the more special of the GM “limited edition” family, as so many of the General’s special variants… more»
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Just Needs A Fender: 1971 Mercury Comet
Not a single bid, yet, for this barn find Mercury Comet, seemingly solid with a damaged passenger-side fender the most glaring fault. Obviously, the dusty exterior is not permanent, but in this era of barn finding, it is practically… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1986 Chevy Camaro Z28
While it is impossibly easy to buy a Camaro or Firebird from the 80s for a few hundred bucks, those are beat-to-hell examples with barely any identifying features left as to their showroom appearance. This 1986 IROC Z28 bucks… more»
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Four-Eyed Survivor: 1982 Ford Mustang GT
The Fox body Ford Mustang has become so much of a household name in the project car dictionary that you might forget to appreciate a truly nice one when it comes along. Now, I’m not saying this example is… more»
