When the urge strikes to invest a lot of time, energy, and especially funds into a project, it often makes sense to choose the most desirable style of that vehicle as a base for the recipient of such a… more»
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Summer’s Coming: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
The Volkswagen Thing is an intriguing combination of parts, with a chassis designed to handle light off-road duties owing to its military origins in the Type 181 model. Unlike that vehicle, however, the Thing was clearly intended to be… more»
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Running Project? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Malibu Sport Coupe was the Chevy Chevelle’s most popular model/body style in 1970. 300,000 of them left the assembly line, including the Super Sport. The seller’s example is the more common non-SS automobile, but a V8 with an… more»
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428 Powered Ragtop! Rare 1968 Mercury Monterey
Way back, my father owned a 1968 Mercury Monterey, but it was hardly this car; it was a boring, plain vanilla four-door sedan – you know, something a sensible business person would have driven. This example, however, is a… more»
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326/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop
If you look hard enough, you can find the unusual in almost anything; for example, this beautiful 1967 Pontiac LeMans is factory-equipped with a 326 two-barrel and a four-speed. To be clear, that’s not seeing a Panhard Dyna on… more»
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53k-Mile Survivor: 1964 International Harvester Scout
Finding a clean, unmolested 1964 International Harvester Scout is getting tougher every single year. Located in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, there’s a red Scout 80 showing what’s claimed to be just 53,000 original miles. The seller’s friend posted it here on… more»
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$10K Engine-Out Service: 1989 Lotus Esprit SE
The Lotus Esprit is still out there, folks, and despite its relatively low price of entry for a real-deal period supercar, owners are always willing to invest heavily in their upkeep. As someone who obsesses over receipts and documentation,… more»
BF Classified: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a two-owner survivor that presents superbly. It carries the hallmarks of a classic that has been treated respectfully throughout its life, while the combination of interior features and the velvety-smooth V8 under the… more»
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Luxury Liner: 1988 Lincoln Town Car
We talk often about how the Big 3 never quite predicted the fall of the oversized luxury sedan, and certainly didn’t calculate just how popular vehicles like the Lexus LS400 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class would be. In some ways, the… more»
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25k Mile Survivor: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The third-generation Pontiac Firebird and its corporate sibling, the Camaro, showed signs of trending upwards in price over the last few cycles. However, prices seem to have stabilized for cars that haven’t been sitting in the garage under a… more»
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Going Postal: 1969 Volkswagen Type 147 “Fridolin”
It’s a lot easier to say “Fridolin” than Kleinlieferwagen, which was the official name for Germany’s first purpose-built postal delivery vehicle. Designed by Volkswagen and unveiled in 1965, it supplanted the sea of yellow VW Bugs that the Deutsche… more»
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Original Paint: 1989 Yugo GV
The Yugo GV has probably served as the punchline to more jokes than any vehicle in automotive history. Marketed as America’s cheapest passenger car, it typically proved beyond doubt that buyers got what they paid for. However, the poor… more»
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13k-Mile COE? 1957 Jeep FC-150
If you’re lucky enough to find a Jeep FC-150 for sale, it will more than likely resemble the really cool 1963 model I wrote up here last month, not this shiny, like-new 1957 Jeep that Barn Finds staffer Russell J…. more»
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SR5 Survivor Project: 1975 Toyota Pickup with 20R Power
Early Toyota pickups have built a loyal following over the years, and clean examples are becoming harder to find. This 1975 Toyota Pickup SR5, currently listed on eBay, represents one of those increasingly rare survivors from Toyota’s early truck… more»
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Shooting Brake Survivor: 1976 Jensen GT
Jensen Motors was a British automobile manufacturer (primarily sports cars) with roots dating to the 1920s. They fell onto hard times in the 1970s and eventually went out of business. One of their last creations was the 1975-76 Jensen… more»
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Proper Restoration: 1967 Land Rover 109 Series II
If you’re like me and occasionally have a hankering for an old Land Rover, you might find this market a touch confusing. When found in good, running condition, either restored or well preserved, these British beasts can command a… more»
