Is it too late to drive an Italian sports car that can shed its roof this summer? I don’t think so, which is why this 1979 Fiat X1/9 here on eBay seemed like a bargain at $2,950 or best offer. Although… more»
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Tucked Away in ’89: Olds Cutlass S Convertible
It’s rare that we find project cars seemingly put away for safe-keeping when the owner realizes he’s not going to put it back together any time soon. This 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass “S” convertible here on eBay is far from original, but… more»
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T-Top Delete: 1980 Chevy Camaro Z28
Up for grabs in Oregon is a true Canadian-market 1980 Chevy Camaro Z28, as found here on craigslist. The car is a largely complete example that sports a manual transmission and fixed roof, as it was ordered from the… more»
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Take Your Pick: Javelin, Impala and F85
If you’re looking to pick up one or more project cars this weekend, consider planning a trip to the great Pacific Northwest. In an area known as the Columbia Gorge, you’ll find a 1965 Chevy Impala, a 1970 AMC… more»
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War Paint: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Along the same lines of the walls in an old house, I also wish vintage automotive paint jobs could talk to us. I imagine the one that this 1978 Datsun 280Z here on eBay wears would give us some interesting insights… more»
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Low Mileage Couch: 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
This 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency here on eBay is a low-mileage survivor, with fewer than 30,000 original miles on the clock. The seller purchased it out of sunny, dry Arizona last year and hasn’t put many miles on it. Based on… more»
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Seller Unaware: 1978 Mercedes 450SLC
Every now and again, I wonder if sellers truly know what kind of car they have on their hands. Now, my spider sense tends to get tingly whenever I spot a potential Euro-market car, and I think this 1978… more»
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RHD ‘Stang: 1981 Ford Mustang Ghia
In the USA, we tend to get bored with the Mustang. It’s not because the Mustang itself is a boring car; rather, they’re just so plentiful, especially in low-spec, base model form. That’s why this 1981 Mustang Ghia here on… more»
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Needs Paint: Dodge Shadow Shelby CSX
Putting the name “Shelby” next to almost any car is a sure-fire way to up its collectability. Although some are worth more than others, cars like this 1987 Dodge Shadow Shelby CSX here on eBay is a worthy candidate for… more»
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Got Compression? 1984 Mustang SVO
The Mustang SVO is one of those cheap project cars that I’m convinced will be worth bigger bucks in the near term. Of course, they’ve been cheap for so long, perhaps they’ll be perpetually obtainable – I certainly hope… more»
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Storage Cart: 1973 Cadillac DeVille
It took me a minute to spot this 1973 Cadillac DeVille here on eBay since it’s being used more as a large storage cart or shelving unit than as a car. This beautiful Caddy actually appears to be in very nice… more»
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Parked Since ’93: 1986 Chevy Camaro
So often these third-generation Camaros are saddled with an automatic inside a nicely preserved body. That’s why this 1986 example here on eBay seems like an ideal combination of survivor-grade condition with desirable manual transmission. The garage around it looks like… more»
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Free Project: Abandoned Porsche 914
Thanks to eagle-eyed Barn Finds reader Larry S., he spotted a Porsche 914 that is free for the taking – but you’ll have to get there fast. You can find this abandoned project here on craigslist in San Diego, where it… more»
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Takes Up Space: Range Rover Limo Project
Today, we see all sorts of limos on the road. Many of them are incarnations of the latest blinged-out sedan that is popular with the Hollywood set, or some other media sensation. It seems to me there is a… more»
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40 Year Family Owned: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Lately, I have been having thoughts of selling my first “real” project car, the one I was committed to seeing through to completion. That’s the ’87 BMW 325is I own (and rarely talk about). I’m deeply attached to it,… more»
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7,800 RPMs, 9,500 Miles: 1988 Mazda RX7
While I don’t necessarily encourage people to not use their vehicles, I can get behind the idea that a convertible be reserved for summer use only. Although it’s never been on my automotive bucket list, I can see how… more»
