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»
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Garage Find: 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon
The Volvo Amazon series had a long, slow start. It really began from mistakes made by young Jan Wilsgaard back in 1950. Responding to Volvo’s inclination to produce a four-seat passenger car, his design was V8 powered but unbearably… more»
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Rare 1977 Ford Econoline Chateau 460 4×4 Van
“Designed for Vankind” was the motto Ford used to promote its Econoline vans in the 1970s. The Econoline had its roots in the 1960s when Ford first introduced the mid-engined layout to cater to commercial users. By the 1970s… more»
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Former Firetruck! 1925 Maxim Speedster
Humans have been making things into what they are not since there were humans, particularly when it comes to transportation. We have made boats into cars, cars into boats, coupes into convertibles, and of course, firetrucks into speedsters. Wait… more»
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Real Deal Six: Rare 1971 Porsche 914-6
For two cars that look nearly identical, the price gulf between the Porsche 914 and the 914/6 is vast: a nice 914 costs about $30k these days, but that is less than a third of the cost of a… more»
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Terrific Driver: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Volvo’s P1800 coupe astonished the competition, press, and customers alike when it arrived in 1961. Volvo’s staid reputation was suddenly in question thanks to the sporty P1800’s contemporary looks, 100 hp engine, and available overdrive. The new car was… more»
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Vintage Van: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
Chevrolet launched the rear-engined Corvair in 1960, as an economy sedan; a year later, fans had a broader choice of body styles, including the Loadside, the Rampside, and a van. The snub-nosed van, called the Greenbrier Sportswagon, offered six… more»
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No Reserve! 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 4X4 5.7 Liter V8, Rare Manual
This handsome beast, for sale on eBay, is a 1989 Chevrolet Suburban in good original condition. The bidding is up to $9499, and the vehicle can be driven away from Spokane, Washington. The Suburban’s roots go back to 1935… more»
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Big Block: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427 V8 Convertible
Numbers matching? That’s the first place our minds jump when we hear “Corvette”, and it’s an open question regarding this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a 427 cu. in. V8, here on craigslist with an asking price of $71,250…. more»
