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»
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1963 Buick Wildcat: Lean-To Find
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»
