This 1963 Buick Wildcat found here on eBay was recently rescued from a dilapidated shed structure, which is a good thing considering its survivor-grade condition and overall worthiness as a project. The Wildcat featured a hefty amount of luxury… more»
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1967 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto: Texas Sunburn
There was a fair amount of interest in a recent ‘Jeff in the Junkyard‘ post where the boat-tail rear end of a vintage Alfa-Romeo Spider could be seen. Well, put that junked parts car together with this 1967 Alfa-Romeo… more»
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1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL: Restored And Parked
We’ve seen this story before: car is restored and refreshed, then sits in the garage for years, undoing all of those investments. Seems crazy, right? Well, this 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL here on eBay suffers from this fate and I’m… more»
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1963 Volkswagen Bus: Shockingly Solid
When you look at some eBay finds from afar, it can appear as if they are quite rough and rusty. And when you combine that with a title that extols the car’s rust-free condition, you definitely need a closer… more»
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1958 Buick Wagon: Mistaken Identity?
The seller of this 1958 Buick Roadmaster wagon here on eBay notes that it’s the first one he’s seen in years – and I have to say, I’m right there with him. I can’t find anything about a ’58… more»
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Swedish Stock: Saab Sonett Collection
I noticed a strange uptick in the number of Saab Sonett listings on eBay last night, and sure enough, someone was unloading 3 barn-find-fresh examples. The green one above is a ’73 and looks like the best one in… more»
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Court-Ordered Sale: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s always a bit sad to see listings like this: a court-ordered sale by declaration of bankruptcy, reflecting a project gone too far or other expenses that have piled up before this 1968 Chevy Corvette convertible here on eBay… more»
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Roll-Over Special: 1941 Ford Sedan
Well, here’s a first for me: a 1941 Ford is listed here on eBay in the wheels-up position – complete with the damage suffered from the unexplained roll-over. The words “stunt car” are mentioned in the heading and then… more»
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1966 Lincoln Continental: Storage Orphan
As I looked through the photos of this 1966 Lincoln Continental project here on eBay, I noticed a familiar sight: storage lockers in the background. You know, those handy storage centers that seem to be popping up wherever there’s a… more»
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1964 Chevrolet Bel Air And Impala: 2 for $2K
Titled and ready to go: that’s what’s promised in this listing for a 1964 Chevy Bel Air and Impala parts car for $2,000 here on craigslist. Frankly, if I was into the lowrider scene at all, I’d have these two strapped… more»
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Wooden Wetback: Fast Hydro Boat Project
This saucer-like boat project may appear to be one man’s interpretation of a UFO, but it’s actually the remnants of a speed boat kit called a Wetback. Listed here on craigslist for $2,000, I’m not surprised it’s in Florida… more»
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Birds Of A Feather: 5 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3s
Imagine stumbling upon the collection of a marque aficionado who was particularly smitten with one model. That’s exactly what the sellers of these five Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3’s claim they found in a Colorado garage! And now each car is… more»
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1975 Triumph TR7: Too Many Tickets
The seller of this 1975 Triumph TR7 with a Ford V8 swap claims his right foot caused him too much trouble, leading to the car being parked and put up for auction here on eBay with a starting bid of… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Return to the Forest
As I mentioned a few entries ago, my last junkyard visit provided more than enough fodder for a few weeks’ worth of posts. We’ll revisit this yard in Western Massachusetts for some additional diamonds in the rough, and, as… more»
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1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible for $4,800
While not the prettiest or fastest thing on 4 wheels, this 1972 Mercury Cougar convertible listed here on eBay with a Buy-it-Now of $4,800 is certainly a cheap entry into a classic daily driver. The paint job is straight… more»
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Too Much Power: 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to drive a Dodge Viper GTS around an autocross course. I told the instructor the car had too much power, and wasn’t all that fun to drive – he, of course,… more»
