This much we know: it’s currently the rage to take a former work truck with old faded shop lettering still visible and slam it on its belly, all in the name of “patina”. Sometimes, though, the end result is so… more»
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Euro Delivery: 1973 Mercedes 280SE
One thing you have to give the German makes credit for is their European delivery program. This often involves getting some advantageous pricing on a new car in order to compensate for the plane fare and hotel expenses to… more»
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Cheap Mid-Engines: $650 Fiero VS $700 X19
If you’re hankering to have an engine behind your ears, we’ve dug up some cheap options: a 1986 Pontiac Fiero here on eBay for $650, and a 1985 Fiat X1-9 also here on eBay with one bid at $700… more»
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Idled Turbo Pony: 1985 Mustang SVO
Another car you should buy now before they get expensive is the Mustang SVO. This example here on eBay is practically begging for its next owner to take a little extra care in keeping it on the road and… more»
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Hodge-Podge Special: Ford T-Bucket
Years ago, it was practically expected that every 4th of July parade would feature an army of T-bucket hotrods, chock full of components from any number of different manufacturers. While the culture still exists, it seems the rat rod… more»
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Original Q-Ship: 1966 Lotus Cortina
Sigh. Do you ever look at a car, realize how much you’d love to own one and realize it’ll likely never happen aside from Powerball-grade good luck? That’s how I feel about the Lotus Cortina, one of my favorite… more»
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Eagle Ancestor: AMC Hornet Sportabout
So, here’s one I’ve never seen before: a 1971 AMC Hornet Sportabout, submitted by Barn Finds reader Keith C. and available here on craigslist for $5,500. The car has been gone through extensively by its current owner but still sports a… more»
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Widebody Racer: 1972 BMW E9
As the resident BMW fanatic, it’s not hard to see why this photo got my blood pumping. A barn find BMW E9 coupe in any form is exciting, but especially when it has the widebody box flares attached and… more»
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Brute Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Suburban
One memory from childhood that has always stuck with me is my father driving a blue Suburban just like this one whenever his car was in the shop. For a number of years, my dad would buy used Mercedes,… more»
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Burned Buyer: 1979 Mercedes 280SL
One of the worst feelings I’ve experienced as part of this hobby is driving a car I bought sight unseen for the first time. The car in question is one of my current projects, a 1987 BMW 535is. Needless… more»
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1986 Ford Thunderbird: Gullwing Conversion
A few months ago, we featured a Mazda RX-7 similar to the Thunderbird listed here: a low-mileage, nearly stock example with a gullwing door conversion completed. The Thunderbird here on eBay has only 600 original miles with a $40,000… more»
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1985 Aldino Fiero: Are You Fooled?
I am not a huge Ferrari fan. I didn’t spend my youth plastering posters of F40s and Daytonas on my walls like those other kids. But the Ferrari BBi Berlinetta Boxer was different – that was a car that got my… more»
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1978 Toyota Celica GT: Lot Special
It’s sometimes entertaining to look at a seller’s other listings in addition to the classic project you’re checking out. This 1978 Toyota Celica GT here on eBay is an interesting specimen, but it’s slotted among a collection of plastic… more»
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Last One Built: 1981 Chevy C10 Pickup
Update 1/12/2018 – The current owner of this sweet C10, Jesse C, just sent over more photos of it. It’s always great to see a find we featured years ago still around, especially ones with as interesting history as this… more»
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Never Left Home: 1976 Ford Bronco
Finding the perfect project vehicle is never as easy as you’ll expect it to be. You think, “I’ll just fire up my local craigslist and see endless possibilities for cheap projects!” But then the sad reality sets in: if… more»
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Twin Del’Ortos: 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider
These old Alfa Romeos aren’t the most desirable variants around (sorry, the covered headlight models with slim bumpers are where it’s at), but this one here on eBay looks like a worthy project. It does have some rust and… more»
