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»
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Running When Parked: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Ah, the classic “running when parked.” I love this description, as it means so little yet inspires much hope among enthusiasts passionate about a certain car. For example, if you’ve been hunting for a rare Toyota Celica Sunchaser convertible,… more»
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Neck Breaker: 1972 Ford Ranchero GT N-Code
The term “neck breaker” has re-entered pop culture as a means of describing that which causes you to snap your head back so suddenly you break your neck. Well, while this 1972 Ford Ranchero GT isn’t currently so stunning… more»
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Kammback Find: 1976 Chevrolet Vega
The word “Kammback” is so much damn fun to say. I sincerely wish one of our domestic automakers would remake the Vega in wagon form and slap a hideous badge on the back that screamed KAMMBACK. It’s what the… more»
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Shades of Green: 1969 Porsche 912
This 1969 Porsche 912 does have a fair amount of rust to contend with, but it looks relatively complete – aside from the missing engine and transmission. Then again, 912s haven’t climbed to the point of 911s where matching… more»
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Ghost Dealership: Mothballed Subaru Dealer in Malta
The premise of an abandoned automotive dealership with cars still in the showroom wearing delivery-only mileage is one of the more romantic fantasies of the barn find hunter. Sometimes, they are just as they seem, with cars seemingly lost… more»
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Mad Max Edition: 1979 Triumph Spitfire
With a name like Spitfire, you’d expect it to look a bit fierce and even intimidating. But most of them are nicely restored drivers with wood-rimmed steering wheels and seat covers made from the wool coats of English sheep…. more»
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Sam Adam’s 1989 GMC Suburban
So this clean Suburban didn’t literally belong to a guy named Sam Adams, but it did belong to a guy named Jim Koch who founded the famous Boston-based brewing company. Jim Koch was the first owner of this 1989… more»
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Spotless E24 Survivor: 1986 BMW 635CSI
A few days ago, we featured a very low mileage 1988 BMW M6. It was expensive and had some red flags due to a seemingly unnecessary repaint, along with wear on the driver’s seat that seemed unbecoming of a… more»
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25 Years of Hiding: 1970 Ford Mustang 428 SCJ
The seller of this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 SCJ Drag Pack car claims it has been in hiding for 25 years. This is the seller’s first listing ever on eBay, and it seems they have discovered either… more»
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Incredible Prewar Find: 1937 BMW 328 Lightweight
Among barn find stories, they don’t get much more unlikely or eye-opening as this one. Tucked away in Villisca, Iowa, a farmer held onto one of the rarest BMWs ever built, a model that carried with its both historical… more»
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Regretful Abuse: 1985 Range Rover Two-Door
A few years ago, I would have told you to give away a Range Rover Classic if you had the misfortune of owning one; today, not so much. These 1980s icons are on the rise price-wise, and in Europe… more»
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Soft Window Project: 1968 Porsche 912 Targa
Although the Targa models of the 911 lineup are sometimes considered less desirable compared to their hardtop counterparts, soft-window models will always be prized by collectors. Although this example will need everything, its soft-window orientation almost ensures it will… more»
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Bidder Backed Out: 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger
There are few things more frustrating than a bidder that wins an auction and never pays. Unfortunately, the seller of a low-mileage 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger is dealing with lightning striking twice and now is hoping the third time’s… more»
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Never This Nice: 1986 Isuzu Trooper
There’s a growing appreciation among enthusiasts for classic SUVs, the sort of models that came after the introductory era of Ford Broncos and Chevy Blazers. Those domestic 4x4s were indeed trailblazers, making off-road capable vehicles attractive for everyday consumers… more»
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Amphibious Class: 1945 GMC DUKW
While I tend to get excited about any discovery involving an original VW Kubelwagen, other combat vehicle historians might look towards the amphibious GMC DUKW, which was designed for troop and supply transport in WWII and the Korean War…. more»
