These are the ones I hope for – the eBay listings for cars that have so much of their previous owners’ history ingrained within them that it’s impossible not to become part of the story yourself. This 1934 Chrysler… more»
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1967 Mercury Cougar GT: Garage Sale
As I’ve lamented on here before, city living means I rent a few garage bays to keep my cars out of the weather. Since I don’t own them, I try and limit how much stuff I cram inside in… more»
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1969 Mercury Marauder X100: Crazy Paint
I remember when the Marauder nameplate made its re-entry to the market in the early 2000s; it was big, black and imposing. It went after a different consumer, however, than what the original concept set out to capture. This… more»
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1970 Monte Carlo SS 454: Genuine Article?
The Monte Carlo may not be the raciest car on the block, but there were some packages and options that could up the ante quite a bit. If this 1970 Monte Carlo 454 SS is the real deal, this… more»
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Surf’s Up: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon
I don’t think we need much more in the way of evidence to prove that Ford Pintos can be fun projects than this 1973 wagon here on eBay. I’ve felt like these once-despised cheap classics were mounting a come-back… more»
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Corvair Power: 1971 VW Karmann Ghia
Well, this isn’t something you see every day. This 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia found here on eBay sports some seriously flared fenders and a Corvair powerplant, putting some bark behind the body’s bite. The staggered wheel and tire setup fills out… more»
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1973 Volvo 1800ES: Kicked Outside
Much like the displaced Mercedes-Benz 450SL entry from earlier this week, this once-cherished 1973 Volvo 1800ES on eBay found itself outside after the owners couldn’t keep it running. A sad tale, because the seller’s mention of how much the car was… more»
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1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega: No Thanks, Dad
If the seller’s story is to be believed, what a good one it is. Dad bought this 1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega that’s listed here on eBay for his son’s 16th birthday. Turns out, his son never bothered to learn how… more»
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible: Price Justified?
I’ve never understood the fascination with desirable convertibles. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda convertible found here on eBay is a low-spec 318-powered automatic car, but bidding is already over $25,000! I know production numbers were low, and I can possibly justify… more»
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1979 Porsche 911 SC: Good Tastes
If you ask me what my favorite combination of features in a project car is, this 1979 Porsche 911 SC found here on eBay would be a textbook example. Survivor-grade car with some nice factory options – Fuchs wheels, headlight… more»
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Lot Find: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
There must be some awfully honest people in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Why? Because this 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE coupe found here on eBay apparently sat on an abandoned lot for 8 years and it was never once vandalized, broken into, or had… more»
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1942 Lincoln V12 Sedan: The Glory Days
Every time a Lincoln commercial spills onto my TV, I start to scowl. Nothing against Matthew McConaughey – I actually dig the True Detective persona he’s adopted – but because I know what their cars are. More platform-sharing, engine-sharing, zero-imagination byproducts from… more»
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1985 TVR 280i Tasmin: Cheap Speed
Often times, the arrival of a TVR on eBay means an eclectic British sports car with finicky mechanics and a lofty auction price. Fortunately, some of the company’s later offerings are still accessible for those on a budget. This… more»
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Found: Stuarti Sonata
Perhaps not missed but definitely missing is the one-off creation of former Italian crooner Enzo Stuarti. In addition to sharing his namesake with Enzo Ferrari, Mr. Stuarti also fancied himself as a bit of an automotive designer, perhaps a… more»
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Jeff In The Junkyard: Digging in the Archives
Due to the summer time activities taking priority over my junkyard excursions, I’m running out of fresh meat. But rest assured, an external hard drive still has a few gems stored away on it, and I’ve begun pulling together… more»
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1970 AMC AMX: Big Bad Orange
Big. Bad. Orange. Car color names today sure have a lot to learn from the nomenclature of the 70s muscle car era. This 1970 AMC AMX found here on eBay is said to be 1 of only 122 cars made… more»
