For years, I’ve been aware of a Saab Sonett – in a great shade of orange – languishing behind a house in East Providence, RI. I’ve never stopped in to ask about the Swedish coupe as the owner is rarely… more»
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Face-Off: 1973 Barracuda 340 Vs 1968 Ford Galaxie
For this week’s Barn Finds Face Off, we turn to some more conventional choices that pit two project hot-rods against one another: a 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback here on eBay for $3,500 against a just-uncovered 1973 Plymouth Barracuda 340, listed… more»
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1986 Ford LTD 5.0: Grandma’s Sleeper
This 1986 Ford LTD 5.0 here on eBay for $2,990 is a little newer than we typically feature, but the combo of staid sedan and 5.0 V8 power seemed too good not to mention. The standard Ford LTD was… more»
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1966 Amphicar: Still Going Strong
Although Amphicars have little in common with Porsches besides their country of assembly, they do share one striking characteristic: the sudden rise in interest and prices for project cars. In fact, it’s not entirely unlike the 21-window VW Buses… more»
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1973 GMC Sprint SP 454: The Other El Camino
When I came across this 1973 GMC Sprint here on eBay with a starting bid of $10,000, I had to check the calendar to make sure it wasn’t April 1st. No, I’m not talking about the price tag –… more»
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1952 Dodge Wayfarer: Defying The Odds
When you stop and think about how many cars have met their demise at the hands of rust, theft, negligence or accidents, it’s amazing to see vehicles from the ’40s and ’50s still on the road. Heck, I know… more»
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1960 Mercedes 190 Kombi: The People’s Carrier
There’s something about a car with an interesting geographical history that always makes me want it more. Take this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 Kombi here on eBay with bidding at $8,100 and the reserve unmet: it was ordered new by… more»
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1968 Datsun 1600: Cleans Up Nice
I’m of the mindset that sticking with one brand of automobile from a project perspective has its advantages: you learn the market, the prices, and the people who have the stuff you want. It’s harder to make the same… more»
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1968 Intermeccanica Italia Coupe: Flamed Out
This 1968 Intermeccanica Italia listed here on eBay for the heady price of $44,950 may be rare, but in reality, it’s actually quite well done. An engine fire took this rare sports car off the road early in life, preventing… more»
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1953 Nash Rambler Deliveryman: Never Seen One
When this 1953 Nash Rambler Deliveryman popped up here on eBay with active bidding and the reserve unmet, I immediately began digging for more information on this funky variant. But there’s some deja vu at work here as well,… more»
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1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto: Dreamers Only?
The seller of this 1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto, which can be found here on craigslist for $10,000, calls it a “dream car.” I’m not sure whether it’s only in his dreams that he’ll see $10K for something this rough, or… more»
Jeff in the Junkyard: Dashboard Heaven
Last week, we kicked off a new series on Barn Finds that covers my adventures to junkyards up and down the Eastern seaboard. Although I visited an incredible yard this past weekend in Pennsylvania, this week’s entries focus on a visit… more»
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1972 Buick Riviera GS: Improved Handling
When you think of cars like the Buick Riviera, throwing it around some cones on a road course is not the first image that jumps to mind. But if you slapped the GS package on a 1972 Buick Riviera… more»
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1973 Mazda RX-3: Rotary-Equipped
This 1973 Mazda RX-3 has been laid up following an engine rebuild and other updates after the seller got tied up in additional projects and knee surgeries. Listed here on eBay with a starting bid of $5,000 and no… more»
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1962 Lotus Elite: Battle Scars
While I’ve never been much of a Lotus man, I do believe the Elite, like this 1962 example here on eBay with bids over $20K and the reserve unmet, are among the prettiest cars Colin Chapman ever conceived. They… more»
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1968 Chevy Camaro RS/SS: Back From War
The story is not a new one: an American Veteran returns from overseas and buys himself a true muscle car, both as a reward and as a reminder that the USA makes some pretty kick-butt machines. I recall an… more»
