A recent news report confirmed communities in the Northwest have a problem with old R/Vs: there’s too many of them and they aren’t worth repairing. I can understand this, but it was painful to see so many cool vintage… more»
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One Lunger Approved: 1967 Yukon King
In my neck of the woods in coastal Rhode Island, we’re experiencing a fierce winter storm already resulting in whiteout conditions. It seems fitting, then, that this barn find Yukon King snowmobile pops up on eBay, as that’s the… more»
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Impound Lot Find? Euro-Spec 1979 Mercedes 450SEL
The background of the photos for a true European-spec / gray-market 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL sure look like an impound auction. As the seller mentions lien sale paperwork, my guess is this car was left at a mechanic’s shop or… more»
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Build-Friendly Notchback: 1986 Ford Mustang
Notchback Fox body Mustangs are among the fastest appreciating ‘Stangs on the market today, helped by the fact you don’t see them nearly as often as the hatch-style models. This 1986 example here on craigslist is a four-cylinder car claimed… more»
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503 Specification: 1978 Lotus Elite
This is the third interesting Lotus I’ve written up over the last few weeks, preceded by an Eclat and an Excel. Although the Excel was my favorite, I am finding these kammback-style four-seaters increasingly endearing. This project-grade 1978 Lotus… more»
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Pro Street Past: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
I don’t recall ever seeing a Pontiac Sunbird set up as a drag car, but here we are. This is a roller that was built to accommodate a small-block Chevy, which has since departed the chassis. The period graphics… more»
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Long Wheel Base: 1978 Jaguar XJ12
To be a Jaguar fan is to be accustomed to loving and hating a car like the XJ at the same time. They are beautifully-styled and played a significant role in the company’s colorful history, but the Series II… more»
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Ready for Assembly: 1958 MGA Coupe
This handsome MGA coupe just popped up on craigslist in northern Kentucky, and it seems like a compelling opportunity to finish a ready-to-assemble project. The seller says all of the major components are included for $4,450, but he will… more»
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Dictator’s Choice: 1952 GAZ-12 Zim
If you think you’re looking at Buick, you’d be incorrect – but we’d understand why you’d feel that way. This is actually a 1952 GAZ-12 Zim, built for the Soviet government at the Gorky Automotive Plant. Buicks of the… more»
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British Roadster Combo: Hillman Aero & MGTD
It’s easy to consider the MGTD or various ACs and Allards to be the predominant British sports cars of the era, but the Hillman Aero Minx shouldn’t be written off the list. Although extremely obscure today, these vintage sportscars… more»
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Levi’s Edition: 1978 AMC Gremlin
We recently talked about the Toyota Celica U.S. Grand Prix Edition as a prime example of the lengths automakers will go to concoct a special edition. Well, what about the pants? The same rules (or lack thereof) applied for… more»
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The Original 4WD: 1930 Ford Model A Mail Truck
A few years ago, we featured a Ford Model A that was fashioned into a sort of off-road mail truck back in the 1940s to deliver mail in the rural regions of Montana. The seller of that unusual and… more»
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I Have a Rusty Porsche: 1976 Porsche 911S Targa
$5,200 won’t buy you much of a Porsche these days, but it will apparently get you a rusty Targa-top model. The seller of this battered 1976 911S is quite forthright that this is not a car intended for road… more»
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Clean Cushions: 1982 Toyota Mini-Cruiser
As everyone is by now sick and tired of hearing, I want my 1981 Toyota HiAce to someday do camper duty. It’s a long way from that point, and seeing examples like this 1982 Toyota Mini-Cruiser make me question… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1986 Chevy S10 Pickup
Single-cab pickups seem to be the most disposable when they outlive their owners and/or usefulness, either of which is a likely scenario for this 42,439 mile 1986 Chevy S10 pickup. Said to be a donation car, the clean condition… more»
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Field of Dreams: Barn Finds in Ventura
A listing for what seems like a junkyard cleanout with a claimed 60 vehicles available just popped up on craigslist. Details are hazy but the seller says there’s a treasure trove of cars and trucks, and based on the… more»
