Saab’s quirky Sonett coupe underwent a few transformations in its short-lived existence, with cars like this Sonett III the swan song for perhaps the most sporting car Saab has ever made. Sure, the later 900 SPGs and 9000 Turbos… more»
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Wrecked Rebuild: 1971 Porsche 911T
The story of the once-restored car that now needs to be re-restored is not an uncommon tale around here. This 1971 Porsche 911 Targa is sold with lot of assumptions, namely that the first restoration attempt was to a… more»
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Zen and the Art of Cruising: 1983 Honda Gold Wing
The Honda Gold Wing is one of the more successful and well-recognized touring motorcycles made in the last 30 years. As a full-dress motorcycle, it looks closer to a Harley-Davidson in spirit than the other bikes in the company’s… more»
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Copart Flip: 1972 Dodge Sportsman Travel Eze
The tell-tale signs of this Dodge Sportsman camper conversion by TravelEze is the sticker on the windshield: this was likely discoverd at a Copart auction before ending up as part of the inventory of an eBay seller specializing in… more»
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Obsolete Turbo Hatch: 1988 Isuzu Impulse
When I decided to break from my normal preference for vintage BMWs and buy an oddball 1988 Subaru XT6 two years ago, I briefly considered indulging my other oddball fantasy: a first-generation Isuzu Impulse Turbo, with the Lotus suspension… more»
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5-Speed and Pasha: 1979 Porsche 928
Among Porsche’s class of front-engine vehicles, the 928 is widely regarded as the ultimate highway cruiser. Oftentimes you’ll see it saddled with an automatic, that did – admittedly – do a fine job of hustling it down the road…. more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1970 Datsun 240Z
The “ran when parked” description can be tiresome on cars that clearly had other issues before becoming stationary, but this 1970 Datsun 240Z appears to be a true survivor that hasn’t seen much action since the seller purchased the… more»
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Minty Eurosport: 1990 Chevy Celebrity Wagon
Growing up, my grandmother used to cart us around in her white Chevy Celebrity wagon. Eventually, that poor woman had to experience the trauma of the engine catching fire and the nose of the car burning up. No wonder… more»
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Georgia Survivor: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia
I’ve come to appreciate the great state of Georgia as a treasure trove of barn finds and old, forgotten project cars. My 1981 Toyota HiAce was pulled out of a remote north Georgia backyard, and I’ve got my eye… more»
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Dusty Sportomatic: 1969 Porsche 911T
As the 911 bubble continues to stabilize, the truly good and special cars are the ones that will continue to shine. Even a rare Sportomatic – the precursor to Tiptronic – can find favor with bidders, as this dusty… more»
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Sub-20,000 Miles: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
This 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra is likely one of the nicest ones left in existence, with a mere 17,121 miles on the clock. Likely a car socked away as part of an attempt to cash in on… more»
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Geological Jeep: 1961 Mighty Mite M422A1
Military vehicles almost always generate some sort of innovation or technical marvel that finds its way into production vehicles. The AMC Mighty Mite seen here was full of them, from an aluminum body to a full synchromesh gearbox. However,… more»
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Nice Glass: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe
Listing a rare Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe at no reserve is a good way to get some quick auction action. This example has already raced up to $4K since last night and with plenty of time left in the… more»
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Airstream Alternative: 1936 Pierce-Arrow Travelodge
At one point in its history, with sales of its expensive touring cars slowing, the Pierce-Arrow company began to manufacture the Travelodge Travel Trailer. Meant to be a home away from home, it was not the savior the company… more»
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Early Model, Small Bumpers: 1971 DeTomaso Pantera
The last few DeTomaso Panteras we’ve taken a look at have all been compelling projects, but serious undertakings of both the parts and labor kind. This clean 1971 example is listed on the UK eBay site but located in… more»
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Homebrew Flat 6: 1975 Porsche 914/6 Conversion
Among the more collectible Porsches is the factory-built six-cylinder, the 914/6. Built in limited quantities with many of those cars going directly into competition use, the 914/6 is a desirable alternative to the quintessential 911. This example is not… more»
