This one brings back memories: a 1996 Volkswagen GTI, seemingly new in the wrapper with just 20,000 original miles. I owned this car’s sibling in high school, a 1999 VW Jetta Wolfsburg Edition, that I loved to bits. This… more»
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Corolla Money: 1982 Ferrari Mondial
The Ferrai Mondial shared its namesake with a significant competition car from the company’s early days of racing – the 500 Mondial. A gorgeous, open-top race car that bowed at the 12 Hours of Casablanca, it is perhaps the… more»
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Find Another One: 1990 Nissan Axxess
As the fondness for weird 80s Japanese vehicles continues to grow as GenXers strive to collect cars from their youths, vehicles like this long-thought-extinct 1990 Nissan Axxess will likely become more popular than when they were new. These Dodge… more»
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Italian Barn Find: 1938 Mercury 8 Convertible
This gorgeous 1938 Mercury convertible ended up in Italy by way of a service member who was stationed there. At some point, it was converted to what is called an “autostarter” for horse racing purposes! To say this Mercury… more»
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38 Year Slumber: 1959 MGA
The seller of this barn find 1959 MGA notes that after lavishing upwards of $16,000 in maintenance and repairs, he discovered he doesn’t like driving British sports cars. Therefore, the MGA is now up for grabs with bidding at… more»
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Turbo Coupe: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
This Pontiac Trans Am Turbo Pace Car is said to be one of 5,700 made. Recently removed from storage, it shows signs of rust and a very tired interior, but is claimed to be numbers matching and a running/driving… more»
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No Reserve: 1980 Porsche 911SC Targa
We don’t see air-cooled 911s in restorable project form with the words “No Reserve” all that often anymore. This 1980 911 SC Targa looks like the perfect candidate for a light restoration – translation, fix the rust, rebuild the… more»
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Abandoned in Tokyo: Lamborghini Countach
Japan and its neighbors have some of the most interesting car cultures in the world. Despite being rather harsh on older vehicles that are often taxed right off the road, enthusiasts still love to modify, race and indulge their… more»
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Unmodified Survivor: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
Merkurs unfortunately have become a boy racer special for enthusiasts looking for a cheap turbo car for flogging or entering into events like the 24 Hours of LeMons. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but it’s still refreshing to… more»
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Former Press Car: 1971 BMW 2000 Touring
Automobiles that served as a “press car” or “demonstration vehicle” have always had an added level of intrigue over their early-production counterparts. Knowing a particular car graced the pages of automobile magazines being flung by road test editors seemingly… more»
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15 Year Lock Up: Alfa Romeo GTV
A relative on my Dad’s side always had an old Volvo or BMW socked away, including a 2002 that my brother and I watched rot away in his driveway (his choice, not ours). From that point on, I figured… more»
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14K Original Miles: Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Once a common fixture on U.S. roads, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has gradually disappeared as these handsome coupes and sedans hit the bottom of the depreciation curve. The convertible models still enjoy a strong following, as do the final… more»
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Landlocked for 35 Years: 1972 Ford Falcon GT
The XA-series Ford Falcon is a legend in Australia, practically an icon and reserved for Aussies only as part of Ford of Australia’s lineup. This one has been hidden away for 35 years and is the most desirable GT-spec,… more»
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Ambitious Owners Only: 1980 Triumph TR8
This little factoid blows my mind: it is estimated only 200 Triumph TR8 coupes are still on the roads in North America. Granted, I hardly ever see them and the only other example I saw was in a junkyard… more»
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Sportruck Stripes: 1980 VW Rabbit Pickup
How cool: an original VW Rabbit pickup “Sportruck”! These were a special edition package meant to give the homely VW pickup some added attitude; think of it as a MK1 GTI with a pickup bed. This example appears to… more»
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Superficial Rust Only: 1964 Amphicar Project
There’s just over two hours left on this barn find Amphicar, located in Ontario. These are normally complete rust buckets when discovered, but this one looks quite tidy and is said to have superficial rust only. It has been… more»
