In 1959, while everyone else was making rudimentary sports cars with side curtains and doors that opened with pull cords, Rootes Group produced this gem. With roll-up windows, fins, a roomy cabin, and real door handles, the Alpine was… more»
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Vintage Workhorse: 1958 Dodge D500 Dump Truck
I try not to romanticize, but wow, a 1958 Dodge D500 dump truck in front of a gen-u-ine quonset hut shed – does it get any better? This old gal is looking for a new home after many decades… more»
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Easy Project? 1962 Triumph TR 4
Though I have never owned one, the TR4 occupies a special place in my heart. In about 1979, my then-boyfriend and I attempted to buy our college professor’s dirty white TR4. The proceedings drew to a halt when my… more»
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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find Project
As Volkswagens go, the Karmann Ghia is one of the most stylish. We can debate early vs late, type 14 vs type 34, but each offers a unique appeal, on the road and visually. Here on craigslist is a… more»
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Rare Variant: 1995 BMW Alpina B3 Sedan
Alpina’s early history saw it shifting around, looking for an identity. Its first business was making typewriters, and later it attempted to enter the textile industry. The company hit paydirt in 1962 when it built a Weber carburetor to… more»
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Two Cars in One: 1967 Volvo Duett P210
In the genus “wagon”, few models are as distinctive as Volvo’s Duett. Looking like a cross between an early Suburban and a 1948 Ford, yet different from each, the Duett was conceived after the introduction of the PV444 sedan…. more»
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Pristine 25k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
Like red? Then this 1987 C4 Corvette coupe is worth a look: it’s Bright Red over Red, the intense color relieved slightly by its black steering wheel and black dash/console. It has traveled only 25,600 miles since new, and… more»
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Two Owner 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Looking for a convertible that’s easy on gas and has room for four? Volkswagen solved for these requirements in 1979 when it introduced the top-down version of its Golf compact. Sold in the US until 2002 under the Rabbit… more»
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Price Reduced! 1951 Triumph Mayflower
Occasionally, a manufacturer breaks new ground but still fails to tempt buyers. The Mayflower, introduced in 1949 as a luxury option in the small-car market, was the first unibody car from Standard Triumph. This “first” did not impress, however,… more»
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1953 Siata-Ford 208S Cabriolet Speciale by Stabilimenti Farina
If last week’s Siata was too expensive for you, we have another entry vying for your wallet, at less than half price! Here at RM Sotheby’s is this unique 1953 Siata-Ford cabriolet, commissioned by Jimmy Mulgrew, a Ford dealer,… more»
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Auto Week Find: 1955 Ferrari 375 Plus Spyder
Snarly, isn’t it? You can hear it from here. This one-of-a-kind Ferrari is a hybrid derived from Ferrari’s 375 Plus race cars, which in turn evolved from the 375MM. The new race car would maintain Ferrari’s position at the… more»
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Fun in the Sun! 1995 Honda Del Sol
Cheap, joyful cars are few and far between these days. Here’s one from the ’90s – a 1995 Honda Del Sol with a targa top for those sunny days. The Del Sol was based on the Civic and sold… more»
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Former Show Car! 1994 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Saab’s 900 was a long-lived model that – like many cars – benefited from the factory’s learning curve. This car was born near the end of the car’s 1978-1998 production run, and it’s available here on craigslist for $18,500…. more»
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Italian Elegance: 1952 Siata 208CS Lungo 2+2 Bertone Berlinetta
It’s that time again: August in Monterey, when the cognoscenti descend on a few square miles of mid-coast California to view a selection of the world’s most interesting cars. I know what you’re thinking – it’s not a barn… more»
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Van Life? 1975 Toyota Chinook Camper
Outdoor adventure has been popular ever since there has been an outdoors. In the early 1900s, Ford produced the Model T Kampkar, but they were only capitalizing on a trend that saw owners crafting their own camper vans. Fast… more»
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Running, Driving 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
Maneuvering into the muscle car market with the Plymouth Valiant entailed a few contortions. The division packed plenty of excitement into its best-known models – the Barracuda, Superbird, and Road Runner – but as insurance and gas costs rose,… more»
