Many times, I pass up on featuring kit cars like this Bradley GT-2 because they are in such horrible conditon it seems unlikely anyone would take it on. That’s not the case with the 1974 example, which is a… more»
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No Reserve Westy: 1969 VW Westfalia Camper
Normally, when we see Westfalias pop up (get it?) for sale, they fall into two categories: completely restored examples that sell for outrageous prices, and rust buckets with trashed interiors that need so much work they just don’t appeal…. more»
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Coast Runner: 1953 White 3000
While I’m not much of a truck guy, I do love old White commercial haulers. This 1953 White 3000/Model 3022 PLT semi-tractor is hanging out in Oregon, where its tired paint and mossy coating offer some indication as to… more»
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Future Lead Sled: 1965 Chrysler Newport
To be clear, I don’t want to see this Newport become a lead sled – but the seller put that idea in my head. The low stance, slab sides and somewhat intimidating nose would make this a compelling conversion to… more»
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Make it Pretty: 1954 Chevy Corvette
I was a bit shocked to see bidding already cresting $20K for this 1954 Chevy Corvette, which is a hodgepodge of body panels and other bits that make it a blank canvas for the next owner. Perhaps that’s the… more»
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Gardening Gloves Required: C1 Corvette Duo
The recent post about a Porsche 911 showing off its algae-coated exterior may be the sign of a new trend: preserving vegetation on the exteriors of long-idled cars. This 1956 Corvette is seen where it was parked for years… more»
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Barn Find ASC McLaren: 1986 Mercury Capri
It seems to me these converted Mercury Capris get little to no love in the collector car scene. Converted by American Sunroof Corp. to the sleek two-seater you see here, values always seem flat despite the limited production. This… more»
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E-Class Alternative: 5-Speed 1988 Mazda 929
Here’s a car that’s already extinct before you factor in the extreme outlier on the feature list: a rear-wheel drive 1988 Mazda 929. These are often overshadowed by Toyota’s Cressida of the same era, but here’s where this one… more»
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Return of the Golden Sahara: George Barris Lincoln Capri
This famed Petersen Motorama showcar was lost for 50 years, but has since returned to light and is now slated to go to auction at Mecum’s Indianapolis event in May. The 1953 Lincoln Capri on which it was based… more»
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West Coast Coupe: 1956 Jaguar XK140
This Jaguar XK140 is a stunner even with half of its paint baked off. Anyone have any guesses as to its original color? This is the latest project we’ve featred with a tattered body and new whitewalls, and I’m… more»
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Behind Stone Walls: 1966 Mercedes 200D
We just featured a Mercedes “fintail” a few days ago, but this 1966 diesel model may have a better story to tell as it was just pulled out from behind those huge barn doors. Located somewhere on the archipelago… more»
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Salvage Yard Rescue: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Wagon
My 1980 BMW 320/6 project was a sort of junkyard rescue: the longtime owner considered sending it to scrap, but thankfully, the junkyard owner talked him out of it given how low the price of scrap was. That car… more»
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Shelby Sedan: 1988 Dodge Lancer
So many of Chrysler’s attempts to compete with BMWs sports sedans of the 80s can be traced back to their partnership with Shelby Automobiles. Turbocharged engines, firmer suspension, upmarket features – all of it seemed like a great recipe… more»
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Barn Stored 2+2: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
This 1968 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 coupe is claimed to have been driven into barn storage and parked, emerging from its dingy confines without much in the way of rot or even a damaged interior. The seller claims this is… more»
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15,000 Miles From New: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
Normally, when we feature a Maserati Quattroporte, it’s solidly in basketcase mode and a car you wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole. This one bucks the trend, as it’s a low-mileage example that’s been preserved by its two oners… more»
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Soft Top Frame Included: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000
As unrestored cars get harder to find, it’s somewhat inevitable that basketcase examples like this 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 will make their way onto sites like eBay. Clearly an accident and burn victim, there’s little here that’s obviously salvageable, but… more»
