Honda had a major hit on their hands with the US introduction of the Accord in 1976 with some dealers running a six month waiting list for them. Here was proof that a small car didn’t have to a… more»
Project Cars
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Beach Bound: 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary
When’s the last time you saw surfboards on a Corvette? There’s a first for everything, and it’s also a sure-fire way to get your car noticed among the throngs of Vettes listed for sale every day. This is a… more»
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Dual Carb’d Motor: 1956 Porsche 356
The listing for this 1965 Porsche 356 has already disappeared, but it’s too interesting not to write up. When’s the last time you saw a tacked-on “For Sale” sign in the windshield of a vintage 356? Most of these… more»
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Minor Miracle: 1961 Morris Minor Pick Up Project
Yes, Virginia our British cousins have pick up trucks too. But they aren’t like the ones we Yanks grew up with. Here’s proof in the form of a 1961 Morris Minor pick up restoration project –sans drivetrain- on the… more»
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Garaged For 35 Years: 1965 Rambler Marlin Pair
The only thing better than one 1965 Rambler Marlin would be two of them! Ok, I guess matching the Powerball numbers or world peace (see the order that I put those in?) would be better. These two project Marlins… more»
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Mad Max In The USA: 1977 Ford Falcon XC Panel
The Mad Max franchise of movies has a following in Australia and elsewhere not entirely different from our country’s obsession with Smokey and the Bandit (although, there seems to be much less violence with Burt Reynolds behind the wheel). Still, it has… more»
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Deer Hit and Parked: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
While accident damage can be unnerving for even the most seasoned restorer to fix, it can also sometimes mean that a car was kept off the road for many years while it waited for its date with the body… more»
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Parked In The ’90s: 1959 Chevrolet Apache
A well-weathered driver often can be an affordable entryway into a classic that you can slowly improve upon overtime like this Chevrolet Apache. Although in reasonable shape with a rebuilt engine, this Chevy hasn’t moved under its own power… more»
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Quick Flip: 1979 BMW 320/6
This 1979 BMW 320/6 is a car I closely monitored when it was on eBay a few weeks ago. It’s the only other car besides my own European-spec E21 that I’ve seen in recent years with the 2.0L carb’d… more»
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Track Car Shell: 1975 Porsche 911 Slantnose
The seller doesn’t know much about the history of the slantnose-converted 1975 Porsche 911, but he’s interested in learning more. Of course, he also wants to sell the car, which is suspected to have formerly had a V8 stuffed… more»
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Original Twin Cam: 1974 Lotus Europa
This 1974 Lotus Europa is a desirable twin-cam car, and wears an excellent shade of Kermit green paint (not the official name) that blends nicely with the original Lotus badge on the nose. The seller says it is officially… more»
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Hidden in Oregon: 1977 Triumph Spitfire
After my recent trip to the Washington and Oregon coasts, I remain amazed at the number of vintage cars hiding out there that remain in surprisingly solid condition. This 1977 Triumph Spitfire is another example of such a vehicle,… more»
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Quirky And Fun Project: 1971 Saab Sonett III
It’s still hard to believe that Saab is gone, or at least the Saab that a lot of us knew and loved. Other companies made quirky and fun cars but it doesn’t get much more quirky and fun than… more»
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V12 Powered Replica: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Kit
While many Ferrari replicas are epic disappointments with horrible proportions and underpinnings the likes of the Pontiac Fiero, this unfinished 250 GTO replica may be one of the better ones we’ve seen. Plus, the owner has sourced a Jaguar… more»
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Rodent Damage: 1979 Porsche 928 5-Speed
On the surface, this 1979 Porsche 928 with the desirable manual transmission looks quite good: just 50,000 miles, glossy red paint, straight body lines, and a very nice interior. However, it hides a secret that will likely lead to… more»
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Cheap 4-Speed Hatch: 1980 AMC Spirit
While I tend to get more excited when a Spirit AMX pops up for sale, the plain-jane AMC Spirit hatchback is an intriguing buy as a starter classic. This particular car is even more appealing as a manual transmission… more»
