I mentioned a few weeks ago with the arrival of my 1981 Toyota Hiace that this wasn’t the only project showing up after the departure of my ’87 535is; well, as of last weekend, the “other” project is home… more»
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Ready to Camp Red-E-Kamp: ’77 Chevy G20
Ever since I brought home my 1981 Toyota Hiace project (well, home is relative – it’s at Oxford Motorcars where it awaits engine diagnosis for rough running issues), my wife has been surprisingly engaged in the process. Credit vans… more»
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Factory Air: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Although you can always find a Trans Am fairly easily, the trick is to buy the best one in your budget. As someone who tends to buy projects that are on the wierd and obscure side, I’m always a… more»
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14,402 Miles: 1989 Honda CRX Si
Among future Japanese classic cars, the original Honda CRX is destined to be a collectible. Over the years, low mileage examples have been popping up for sale at higher and higher prices, and buyers don’t seem to be flinching…. more»
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Desirable Year: 1980 BMW R100RT
There’s something about fairings and mesh-style wheels on the motorcycle that make me want to go out and get my license, just so I can park something this handsome in my garage. The BMW R100 is a classic example… more»
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Built to Go Fast: 1968 Corvette
I think we can all agree that while power options are nice, there’s something appealing about a low-spec car with a high horsepower motor up front. The seller of this 1968 Corvette here on craigslist contends that’s what this car is,… more»
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Feeling Majestic? 1981 Excalibur
I can’t imagine what it’s like to spot a car in a barn – and then realize the barn might fall down at any minute. It’s bad enough that the adrenaline is already racing, but then the threat of… more»
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Camper Special: 1940 Teardrop Trailer
Although this truck and trailer combination looks pretty appealing, the only thing up for grabs is this rare 1940 Teardrop trailer. These icons of open-road travel and vintage style are hard to find, so a barn find example like… more»
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Low Mileage Truckster: 1979 Ford Fairmont
It’s amazing to me how some cars can come back around and shed their previous unloved qualities to actually become moderately appealing classics. I don’t know about you, but I place the Ford Fairmont in that category; this example here… more»
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Pop Top in Cali: 1969 Dodge Travco Camper
When I spotted this barn find Dodge A-Series Travco camper, it was almost serendipitous: I’m visiting one of my favorite salvage yards this weekend and there’s one of these parked deep in the woods, filled to the brim with… more»
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Mustang II Stash: King Cobra with 16K Miles
Although I love collecting similar makes and models of cars, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to claim having seven examples of the same model in my stash. This listing for a collection of cars and parts here on… more»
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Rare in Red: 1981 Delorean DMC-12
While there are always a few of the stainless steel DeLorean DMC-12’s floating around, far rarer to find are the ones that were painted by the factory. Some owners have taken matters into their own hands and splashed some… more»
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A Bit Too Real: 1966 Cadillac Ambulance
Although Halloween is quickly becoming a distant memory, there are still some vehicles out there ideally suited for creating a spooky ambience in your garage. This 1966 Cadillac ambulance here on eBay is a remarkably well preserved example, although it is… more»
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Cars and Campers: 1977 Porsche 924
Sometimes, you just get the itch to clear out your inventory of parts and projects. Or, sometimes a new opportunity catches your eye and it makes sense to change everything up. I’m not sure what’s going on with this… more»
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Needs a Motor: Ford Torino Cobra
I struggled with whether to post this Cobra project, as the engine and transmission are missing. For rare cars, that kills off some of the excitement for me, but I guess if the model is special enough, you can… more»
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Unfinished Resto: 1973 Mercury Comet
Projects are a funny thing. From raising a family to dealing with home construction, there are endless opportunities for them to get stalled in the garage. The seller of this 1973 Mercury Comet here on craigslist cites health issues as the… more»
