The XP87 Corvette Concept Car remains one of the most striking examples of unchained designers building the car of their fantasies, smashing clay models to pieces and wowing audiences everywhere. Unfortunately, it’s rarely seen today, squirreled away by GM… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette has been garage-stored for many years following the original owner’s transition to family life. Apparently, it was bought new in the Washington, D.C. area and used frequently at drag strips in Maryland. It is an… more»
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Never Going to Sell It: 1982 Jeep Scrambler CJ-8
The seller of this 1972 Jeep Scrambler contends he never intended to sell his prize find, a survivor CJ bought off of the son of the original owner. With under 80,000 miles and a bed that looks like it’s… more»
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13 Window Rat: 1965 VW Bus
While I do love a good lowered car or truck, there are limits to this enjoyment. The 1965 Volkswagen Bus Deluxe 13-Window seen here is a rusty but honest survivor, with the exception of its seriously dropped suspension. This… more»
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Golf Cart Alternative: Electra King Collection
Old-school electric vehicles seemingly maintain a strong enough following that they still appear on craigslist with some regularity. Also impressive is the sheer variety, showing us that the interest in building vehicles not reliant on gasoline has been strong… more»
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Barn Find Brit: 1969 Lotus Europa
I keep forgetting to ask our resident British car expert Jamie if he’s owned a Lotus, but I’m guessing yes? This barn find Brit is a 1969 Lotus Europa and the seller has it listed on Hemmings with an asking… more»
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Under $1,000 Each: Two VW Ghias and a Beetle
Straight from the bargain basement department is this 3-car VW collection located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Consisting of ’65 and ’67 Karmann Ghias and a ’67 Beetle, they are listed here on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,100… more»
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All Original Driver: 1949 Willys Jeep
Although FJ40s and Suzuki LJ-series trucks tend to get more attention from collectors, it’s hard to deny that the early Willys Jeep was effectively the American version of that same concept. And more to the point, it was Willys… more»
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Monster Mini: El Burro Sand ‘N Sno Bike
Here’s a genre I wish would come back: mini-scooters with huge tires that are actually off-road capable. This 1971 El Burro Sand ‘N Sno Bike (what a great, great name) was built for road use and also designed for… more»
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2 For the Price of 1: 1971 Honda N600 Projects
For a hot minute, I wanted to own a Honda N600 as a project car. I knew where a good parts car was hiding out in a junkyard, and they seemed like a potentially sound investment. However, I just… more»
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Rare Desert Mirage: 1977 Chevy Monza Mirage
Update: Reader Jack M. has pointed out that the car is still for sale here on craigslist. The price is now $1,500, a substantial drop from the original $4,500! For all the chatter about how few of the Chevy… more»
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FREE For No Hassle: 1972 Winnebago Camper
The seller of this 1972 Winnebago camper project expresses some level of frustration with selling a cheap car on craigslist. He says you can have this mouse-infested R/V for free if you show up with a trailer and don’t… more»
Success Story: Georgia Collection ’70 Saab 96
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here and Part II, which features additional vehicles for… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1958 Mercedes 190SL
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL has been discovered in the Pacific Northwest at the hands of one long-time owner. That same owner began a restoration 30 years ago but never completed the project, which included new chrome bumpers and a… more»
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Sienabraun Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002
Consider me surprised that my local BMW friends here in New England haven’t mentioned this honest-looking 1974 BMW 2002, hiding out in New Hampshire. The seller notes its owner moved away and isn’t coming back, which sounds like a… more»
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V8-Swapped Super Coupe: 1992 Ford Thunderbird
While this may look like an ordinary Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe, there’s some changes made under the hood that make better use of that 5-speed manual transmission. The stock V6 was replaced with a 302 stroked to 347 cubic… more»
