I’m sure this comes as no surprise that I’ve continued to acquire parts for my will-it-ever-run Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth project at an alarming rate. Before I burst into internet fame (guffaw), I used to spend every weekend at… more»
Barn Finds
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Xmas Gift Idea: 1957 Thunderbird 7Up Go-Karts
As part of a promotional strategy in 1988. the manufacturers of 7Up ran an advertising campaign in conjunction with MTV. This promotion included a host of giveaway prizes, including audio cassettes, t-shirts, hats, pedal cars, and a pink 1957… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1950 MG TD
For the past 29 years, this MG TD has been parked in a reader’s storage unit. Terry has owned it since 1963. It had been fully refurbished at the time of purchase, but after 26 years of use plus… more»
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Barn Collapse: 1974 Buick Electra 225
In the summer of my rising college senior year, I didn’t have a job. So my brother-in-law hired me to help clean up a barn. His father had bought some millwork and other interesting interior features from a historic home… more»
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Dusty But Complete: 1966 Jaguar E-Type
This four-wheeled feline is in a strange situation. Up for sale is a 1966 Jaguar E Type. Where it gets more interesting is that the seller wants 26,000-pound sterling. That is right, British currency even though the car is… more»
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Low Price Panel: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Van
Someone back in 1963 definitely wanted something that stood out but wasn’t willing to go all in on it. This base model 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Panel van was the base level trim then, but you can own it now… more»
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Old School V8: 1961 BMW 502
This handsome 1961 BMW 502 is said to be a part of a larger collection that the craigslist seller is unloading, and it appears to be an unrestored example that is largely complete. These were imposing executive saloons when… more»
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Christmas Story Connection: 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV
This is either extremely timely or one of the more desperate attempts to cash in on the holiday season: the seller claims this 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV belonged to none other than Darren McGavin, the famous face behind Old Man… more»
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Restore or Parts? 1964 Facel Vega III
The Facel Vega is called a lot of things, but rarely is it labeled a parts car. Restoration candidate, sure. But a parts car? Well, these Vegas show up often as total project heaps, a phenomenon I’ve never really… more»
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Barn Fire Charred Chappy: 1975 Yamaha Chappy
This is more of a burned barn find, but it looks like a relatively easy restoration for those of you who are into small motorized bikes/scooters/motorcycles as much as I am. This little oddball is a scorched 1975 Yamaha… more»
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Tags and Title: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Flawless or floorless. One describes an item that is immaculate or perfect. The other describes this 1968 Camaro. There’s no doubt that this 1968 Camaro has seen better days, and the seller says that the restoration is beyond him…. more»
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1 0f 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
While the Kaiser Darrin was sold in only one model year, its actual production run only lasted for just on nine months. Delays and misfortune had major impacts upon the car, and only 435 cars were produced, making the… more»
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Low Priced 1973 Ford Mustang
Hopefully, better days are ahead for this 1973 Ford Mustang. The car is currently located in Oro Grande, California but had been found in a building in Arizona. Mileage is unlisted, some part, of the VIN is listed, maybe…. more»
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It’s All There: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The owner of this 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe has commenced a fairly extensive refurbishment but has now decided to part with the car. It will need some work to finish it off, but if it is a car… more»
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McQueen’s Last Car: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The world will probably never see another actor the likes of Steve McQueen. Larger than life on the screen, McQueen was an intensely private individual off-screen. It has been 38 years since the Hollywood great succumbed to cancer, but… more»
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Automotive Icon: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
The word “iconic” is used so often to describe cars of all types, but within the Mercedes-Benz marque, the 300SL Gullwing is a car that definitely deserves that label. While only around 1,400 of these Gullwings were ever produced,… more»
