I keep telling myself to not get excited about project cars, but it’s somewhat hopeless. You see something just rough enough around the edges and all you can think of is being the guy who brings it back to… more»
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Never Seen One: 1967 Toyota Hino Contessa
Don’t look now, but lighting is about to strike twice as we have yet another Hino Contessa listed on the site. A few days ago, Ross Dixon wrote up this Hino Contessa sedan; well, we now have a sharp… more»
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Running GT Car: 1982 Porsche 928
The Porsche 928 is one of two things: it’s either the cheapest entry point into legitimate, GT car ownership, or a pathway to potential aggravation and expensive parts. It really depends on where you are on the pathway to… more»
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Turbocharged Roadster: 1979 Panther Lima Turbo
UPDATE 03/23/2026: We’re no strangers to returning classics at Barn Finds, and such is the case with this 1979 Panther Lima Turbo Roadster. The seller had no success finding a new home for this classic when they offered it… more»
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4K Original Miles: 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
I had to stop myself from entering this as a “sports car” on our internal category checklist. There is great temptation to place a car that looks like this in the same category as a Porsche 911 or Ford… more»
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Garage Find: 1997 Dodge Viper GTS
Anytime you bake in high performance and motorsports pedigree, you have an almost sure-fire recipe for a car that will be worth more – far more – in years to come. The original Dodge Viper RT/10 is one of… more»
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In Storage Since 2013: 2004 Jaguar XKR
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. It’s always depressing to see once-great cars sitting in the bargain basement of life, but not every limited-production model can be a star. This 2004 Jaguar XKR sold for $85,000 when new, which… more»
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Cosmetic Project: 1991 Lotus Esprit SE
It’s rare that we get to see a desirable car presented with all of its flaws accessible and disclosed. The seller of this 1991 Lotus Esprit SE has been quite clear that the car is not pristine, and it… more»
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959 Conversion: 1975 Porsche 911 Targa
One of the more intriguing aspects of the modern sports car market is how many of these vehicles used to be consider ratty, track-day specials, with little regard given to how much they might be worth someday. The E30… more»
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Highway Cruiser: 1995 Monaco Diplomat
For the record, I have not been able to establish the origins of this incredible motorhome, so fact-checkers will have to provide commentary in the comments. But wow: what an amazing rig! Monaco Coach Corporation is a real-deal company… more»
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Exotic Tribute: 1971 Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a replica of an expensive or otherwise hard-to-find exotic car is either a complete disaster or one of the more compelling ways to own a vehicle most of us would… more»
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Six-Cylinder Manual: 1995 Ford F-150
The idea of a collectible workhorse truck is a paradox of sorts: in one sense, how can something that was intended to be used somewhat mercilessly be treated like a collector’s item; in another, given how many were likely… more»
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Triple Almond Survivor: 1989 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
At first glance, this seems like any other white Ford Mustang. But as you keep staring at it, you can see it’s not a simple white paint job but a touch creamier than that, and as the seller confirms,… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1971 Toyota Hilux
It’s interesting to consider the trajectory of the Toyota Hilux in the United States. If you were assigning high school yearbook “Who’s Who” titles to vehicles, the little truck that could would clearly be labeled “Most Likely to Succeed.”… more»
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Nut and Bolt Restoration: 1988 BMW M3
Taking a car that is already worth a considerable amount in stock form and then modifying it extensively is a bold choice. The E30-chassis BMW M3 is one of the more desirable homologation cars to come out of the… more»
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Parts Car Included: 1973 Datsun 240Z
A project car can either motivate you to keep working towards the finish line or become a millstone around your neck. I have lived this life, many times, and the decision to keep pushing on is one of the… more»
