Looking at the listing for this Fiat X1/9, it appears to be abanoned in a vacant lot somewhere near Mesa, Arizona. While it’s missing some parts like a front bumper and its windshield wipers, the body looks quite dry… more»
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Hemi Overload: Daimler SP250 Collection
I was among those who previously considered the Daimler SP250 to be among the ugliest sports cars ever built. Then, I heard one accelerate and it quickly shifted to my list of “Own Before I Die” vehicles. The Daimler… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1963 Oldsmobile F85 Deluxe Cutlass Coupe
One-year only cars are always worth a look, and this survivor-grade 1963 Oldsmobile F85 Deluxe Cutlass Coupe is no different. With a largely straight body and the desirable ultra high compression 215CI aluminum V8, we’re glad that Barn Finds reader Jim… more»
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Dignitary’s Delight: 1965 Lincoln Continental Limousine
Among coach builders, the name Lehmann-Peterson is well known. To this day, they still produce high-end executive limousines, but they got their start as a partner to Ford in the 1960s building Lincoln Continental-based limos for heads of state,… more»
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Charitable Donation: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Oh, California. You kill me with the cars you give away to the donation pile. Yes, this 1976 Datsun 280Z is rough and has rust holes in spots, but it’s still way better than what passes for a project… more»
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WWII Veteran: 1940 White M2A1 Half Track
I first saw these photos on a Facebook page and did a double-take when I saw there was an eBay listing. Surely, this is someone’s idea of a joke – but no. This is a real-deal WWII-era M2A1 Half… more»
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No Time To Restore: Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
Among the very few late model vehicles I’d like to own someday is the new Alfa Romeo Guilia sedan. I’ve never been able to resist the siren song of Alfa, a brand that historically has produced beautiful cars with… more»
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Tricked Out 144V: Electric Chevy S10 Project
You know how in high school there were cliques? You had the bad boys, the nerds, the cheerleaders, the homely-but-sweet girls…so on and so forth. This S10 strikes me as sort of that kid everyone liked, because they were… more»
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Singer Build Candidate: 1986 Porsche 911 Targa
There’s been a lot of chatter in the Porsche world over the last few years regarding custom 911s built by Singer Vehicle Design. They are stunning, the perfect blend of modern and historic 911 features. Cars like this 1986… more»
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In Service Restoration: 1985 Ford Mustang SSP
I doubt you’d refer to this Mustang as a “four-eyes” if you saw it rolling up on you. Referred to as a restoration back to “in-service” specs, this genuine California Highway Patrol 1985 Mustang SSP looks like a survivor… more»
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Warehouse Collection: 1973 VW Beetle Convertible
This is not the most helpful listing we’ve seen on eBay, but the ones with other parts of a collection in the background are always interesting. This listing is for a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle convertible with what looks like… more»
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Near-Perfect King Cab: 1983 Datsun 720 4×4
If the vitality of period body-side graphics are any indication as to the preservation of a vehicle, than this 1983 Datsun / Nissan 720 King Cab pickup looks pretty special. This is the mack-daddy of 720s, a 4WD extended… more»
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Low Mileage Wreck: 1971 Jensen Interceptor
So, the seller with the seemingly world’s largest supply of wrecked Porsche 356s has released another vintage piece of damaged exotica from their secret lair of classics. This Jensen Interceptor definitely was on the receiving end of an undesired… more»
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Stillborn Race Car: Stripped 1978 Porsche 930
Sometimes, it pays to not have so much access to capital that you just waste your money doing dumb things to great cars. Take this 1978 Porsche 930, for example – the brand’s iconic Turbo car – hacked to… more»
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Ford Tech Owned: Time Capsule ’87 Ford Ranger
One of my favorite phenomenons of the car hobby are those completely ordinary vehicles that end up with an owner that preserves it as if it’s the only one of its kind. This 1987 Ford Ranger is, by every… more»
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Compression Test Candidate: 1984 Mercedes 380SEC
As we all know, I’m a sucker for a good Euro car. I’m also a sucker for a cheap car, too, especially if it’s a genuine gray market article. That’s why this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC is so tempting, wearing… more»
