This 1981 Manta Montage spent some time as Barn Finds Classified, as well as touring several other venues, and now here it is on eBay. The asking price has been reduced several times and now sits at $20,000. The… more»
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Fiberglass Fun: 1973 Saab Sonett III Project
Hollywood’s weirdest productions occasionally turn into cult classics. So it is with vintage cars – a lucky few models ignite a fervor completely out of proportion to their performance, sales statistics, and popularity at the time. The AMC Pacer,… more»
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French, and Aluminum: Panhard Dyna Z
Conventional wisdom pegs Mercedes or Peugeot as the first automaker, and yes, both made early versions of what can be considered a car. But Panhard et Levassor is often considered the first production automobile company in the world, commencing… more»
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Franco-Italian: 1952 Simca 8 Sport Convertible
Early European carmakers were children of relationships that paired and separated repeatedly. First, this company owns that one, then the reverse is true! Brands could change hands half a dozen times before finally fading away, only to be reanimated… more»
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Garage Find: 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Coupe by Touring
Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati are the trifecta of exotic sports cars, each propelled to success by strong personalities. The three trod very different paths, with Maserati and Ferrari involved in racing from the start but Lamborghini eschewing the track… more»
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Restored 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woody Wagon
Woody wagons are as old as autos themselves. In the early 1900s, they were customs of a sort – a car company or owner delivered a chassis to a specialty coachbuilder and received back a woody. The vehicles were… more»
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One Family Owned: 1986 Jeep Renegade CJ-7
The Jeep franchise is one of the most successful in all of automotive history. From Willys-Overland’s commercialization of its military jeep for civilian use in the 1940s to the modern-day luxury Jeeps by Stellantis (formerly known as Fiat Chrysler),… more»
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Concours-Ready: 1954 Chrysler Ghia GS-1 Coupe
It’s Scottsdale Auction Week, and also apparently “Sell Your Ghia Week”, given the hefty lot of Ghia-bodied cars we’ve been called upon to write about lately. Better a Ghia-a-day, though, than a diet of Chevy Vega’s, right? Bonhams is… more»
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One Owner! 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
The Pontiac Tempest arrived on the scene at the Paris Motor Show in 1960. Thanks to John DeLorean, the Tempest was both innovative and successful in its compact class. Motor Trend named it Car of the Year in 1961;… more»
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Driver Quality 1959 MGA Roadster
The MGA is one of the best-looking, most versatile, user-friendly classics that an enthusiast could hope to own. Parts and technical support are plentiful, the cars are mechanically simple, and performance is more than adequate. Aluminum doors, bonnet, and… more»
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California Cat: 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS
Once again we confront a barn find Jaguar awaiting its Prince Charming. Here on craigslist is a 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE open two-seater, with an asking price of $55,000. Reviewing the assignment, I thought the ad sounded vaguely familiar,… more»
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Hot Rod Material? 1940s Willys, 1947 Panel Truck, 1951 Ford F-1
Here’s an interesting post, here on craigslist: two Willys – a 1940 and a 1941; one 1947 panel truck; and a 1951 Ford F-1 pickup looking for new homes. This is about as terse an ad as I’ve ever… more»
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Bargain Bird: 1963 Studebaker Lark
Studebaker was struggling to survive in the early 1960s – a form of déjà vu all over again. The company had escaped financial ruin only a few years earlier when it merged with Packard. Well-heeled competitors Ford and Chevy… more»
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Brawny Survivor: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger Royal SE 4X4
The Ramcharger was Dodge’s answer to Ford’s Bronco and Chevy’s Blazer. Introduced in 1974, this two-door SUV had a removable roof, four-wheel drive, and a variety of available engines. It sat on a slightly shorter wheelbase than the Ram… more»
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Rare Coupe: 1966 Glas 1700GT Project
Hans Glas was born in Bavaria, growing up around his family’s agricultural machinery business. Hans spent a decade in the US learning manufacturing techniques and upon his return to Germany, he purchased the ag business from his forebears. After… more»
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One Family Owned: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
While America was in the throes of the Malaise Era, doing its best to produce cars while regulations rained down upon the industry, Mercedes-Benz had created its W123 platform and was busy populating it with a variety of body… more»
