Sometimes cars can get expensive. There is lot to go wrong. Sheet-metal, upholstery, trim, the list just goes on and on. We love them, but sometimes we just want something cheap and simple to wrench on. That is when… more»
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1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
1969 was the first year for the Cougar convertible. A Mustang drop-top may be more desirable, but this could be a more affordable way into essentially the same car, albeit with more luxury. The Cougar was always the more… more»
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SWB Project: 1966 Porsche 911
Only a real man… or a fool would dare take a SWB 911 to its cornering limit. The short wheelbase may have worked great in the 356, but when Porsche added two more cylinders it just amplified the pendulum… more»
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1959 Abarth 750 Double Bubble Project
Who would have thought that a cheap econo car could be turned into a racing champion? Well, that is what happened when Carlo Abarth got a hold of the tiny Fiat 600. With its finely tuned engine and Zagato… more»
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$900 1964 Volvo Duett 210 Project
Volvo may be well known for their wagons today, but that wasn’t always the case. In the forties they focused on passenger cars and in 1949 they released a chassis with partial bodywork to appease the coachbuilders. It was… more»
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Grandpa’s Stash
This 1971 Plymouth Fury Sport gets honorable mention, not because of what it is, but because of the number of beer cans stashed on top. Well, that, and the fact that the seller is unloading his grandfather’s collection of… more»
Highway Sighting: 1958 Borgward Isabella Coupe
Reader Milton S. just spotted this on the side of the road, “A 1958 Borgward Isabella coupe, found in the weeds along Highway 47 in Vernonia, Oregon. I had one back in 1965, a fun car to drive with… more»
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25k Mile 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible
It has been mentioned before that estate sales can be great places to find cars and reader Andrew N. has just proved that point once again. This one-owner 1967 Plymouth Sports Fury convertible is claimed to be completely original… more»
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1966 Lotus Cortina Survivor
Before the M3, there was the Lotus Cortina. It was one of the first high-performance sports sedans built for racing and it predated the M3 by 22 years. Most were used on the track, but somehow this particular MK1… more»
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Start Your Own MG Salvage Yard
Update 7/24/13 – The listing appears to have been removed. That’s 3 submissions in a row from Jim. He’s on a roll today! These MGs came from the seller’s cousin’s Alabama estate. Supposedly he had over 50 MGs, but… more»
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V6 Conversion: 1960 Maserati 3500 GT
The 3500GT was the car that kept Maserati afloat in the 60s and helped establish its reputation as a manufacturer of fine gran tourers. Up until that point Maser had focused on their racing efforts, but the coffers needed… more»
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Wacky Wagon: 1967 SAAB 95
When reader Jm S. found this 1967 SAAB 95, he thought it would make a nice companion to the ’66 96 we featured the other day. We have to agree. This one needs some help, but most of the mechanicals… more»
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1960 MGA Coupe Project
Some people were not very happy when MG switched from the pre-war looks of the T-series cars to the modern curves of the MGA. Much of the drive-train was carried over from the old car, but the new exterior… more»
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Calling Chip: 1966 SAAB 96
Update 7/22/13 – The high bidder reneged, so this one has been relisted. Here’s your second chance guys. From 7/16/13 – If you like old SAABs then you probably know Chip Lamb. He is an expert on these quirky… more»
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Endurance Champ: 1916 Maxwell 25 Tourer
Update 7/24/13 – The auction ended at $770 with 6 bids and the reserve was not met Most of us don’t know much about pre-war cars and even fewer of us have memories of them. That is a sad… more»
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Cheap Thrills: 1977 Triumph Spitfire Beater
The rat rod guys may think they are tough, but they have nothing on the owner of this 1977 Triumph Spitfire. He is a brave man. The floor is gone and it may burst into flames at any moment,… more»
