UPDATE: 03/02/2023: Sometimes, a seller needs to bite the bullet when listing a classic and be prepared to drop their price if they don’t succeed on their first attempt. That appears to be the case with this 1941 Lincoln… more»
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One Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate Wagon
The question is: if you have a nearly perfect example of a bad car, do you have a good car? Back to philosophy class we go, to grapple with this one-owner 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate wagon, here on… more»
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Putting the “Grand” in GT: 1984 Porsche 928S
I need to preface this article by saying that the Porsche 928 is one of my absolute favorite cars. Its performance, pedigree, style, and value are difficult to beat. You just have to buy the right one. Keeping in… more»
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Three Wheelin: 1964 Casalini David Motofurgoni
In 1939, Casalini S.R.I. was founded in Piacenza, Italy, making pasta machines. Little is known of its early history, but by the 1950s, it was making parts for scooters and mopeds. In 1954, Casalini introduced its first scooter with… more»
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Mopar Muscle: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda Project
The Barracuda meandered from a slant-six Valiant-based economy car with a family image to a Hemi-powered muscle car, confusing customers along the way. The car didn’t get its own sheet metal until 1967. Performance didn’t become a priority until… more»
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Stored Forty Years: 1953 OSCA MT4 2-AD Spider
OSCA’s story is entwined with Maserati. Founded in 1914 by Alfieri Maserati, Maserati’s original product was spark plugs. Other Maserati brothers were working for Diatto, making race cars. When Diatto closed its racing division, the brothers joined under one… more»
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Snarling Beast: 1990 Ferrari F40
At Ferrari, there was racing, and then there were cars that must be sold to support racing, and then there were road cars that were race cars in disguise. The first of these was the 288 GTO, a supercar… more»
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Huge Stash of Rare Dorettis and Triumphs Found!
In the annals of orphan British cars, Tom Householder stands out as a champion for one of the more obscure makes, the Swallow Doretti. Householder was involved in the founding of the Triumph Register and still owns a large… more»
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Majestic Project: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300d
The factories of Mercedes-Benz were devastated during WWII; consequently, the first cars it produced after the war were the small-platform 170 series – pre-war leftovers. Not until 1949 did the company begin work on a truly new post-war design,… more»
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Gypsy Replica? 1988 Suzuki Samurai 4X4
This vehicle is a bit of an enigma. In 1981, India established Maruti Udyog Limited, in partnership with Suzuki, to import Japanese cars to India. The populace was yearning for reliable, cheap transportation, and Suzuki wanted to avoid India’s… more»
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Make Waves: 1964 Amphicar 770
The cheerful, whacky Amphicar has an unsavory genesis. Its designer was Hans Trippel, a German industrial designer, auto enthusiast – and member of the Sturmabteilung, a Nazi para-military force. When Germany invaded France, Trippel ran the Bugatti plant for… more»
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Crashed Toy: 2019 McLaren Senna
For those with cubic dollars, we present the ultimate fixer-upper, here on Copart, this 2019 McLaren Senna. Crashed on the driver’s side with damage there and in the front, this black-on-black hypercar awaits its savior. The auction date has… more»
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Dusty Barn Find: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Introduced in 1954 as a roadster only, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL filled a niche one step down from the luxury 300SL series. This new car shared styling cues from its big brother, with fender eyebrows and a general roundness, but… more»
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Low Mileage Time Capsule: 1982 Datsun 280ZX
The history of Nissan’s Z-car is one of Before and After. “Before” began in 1969 with the advent of the 240Z, marketed as a Datsun in the US. An instant success back then thanks to its big, silky, in-line… more»
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Light Restoration Required: 1971 Maserati Indy 4.2
Named for Maserati’s victories at Indianapolis 500 in 1939 and 1940, the Indy debuted in 1969. The Vignale body was designed to accommodate four passengers, taking aim at the grand touring market. Its sportier sibling, the Giugiaro-designed Ghibli, won… more»
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Awaiting TLC: 1976 Triumph TR7 Victory Edition
Opinions about the Triumph TR7 have undergone a reformation. When it arrived on roads in 1974, it was often reviled. The Speke factory in Liverpool, where the car was first manufactured, was renowned for difficulties – often blamed on… more»
