For me, the supercharged Graham sedan is what I envision as the perfect moonshine runner’s vehicle. It’s got the imposing looks, good speed and plenty of room for storing some white lightning where the constable won’t find it. This… more»
Project Cars
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Solid Fintail: 1967 Mercedes 230
We’ve written favorably about Mercedes’ entry-level sedan sporting the classic fintail rear end, and this 1967 230 example is made more appealing by virtue of its six-cylinder powerplant. The 230 is said to be a clean project without any… more»
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Obscure X Platform: 1981 Pontiac Phoenix
Nobody is going to mistake a Pontiac Phoenix for a desirable car. But with so few left, some credit has to be given to those examples that have somehow survived the test of time despite being built to fail… more»
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Never Seen One: Fiat Lombardi Grand Prix
Update 7/2/2018 – We were contacted by an individual claiming that this car is theirs and doesn’t belong to the individual that has listed it on eBay. While we can’t confirm that, we would encourage interested parties to proceed… more»
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Rally Car Neglect: 1987 Renault 5 Turbo 2
Just under 5,000 Renault 5 Turbos, or R5s, were built over a six-year production run. Their legendary turbocharged performance, aided by an impressive reputation on the world rally stage, made them icons before their production ended and quickly put… more»
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DeSoto Project Pair: 1958 DeSoto Firesweeps
This pair of DeSoto Firesweeps has been listed on craigslist for a month now, sporting old-school Maine license plates and posted on the New Hampshire classifieds. The coupe is a rare one-year only model and is quite rough; the… more»
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Rotary Rescue: 1988 Mazda RX7
While we tend to think of the classic barn find as a slice of Americana, the truth of the matter is there’s no limit to what folks will stash away among farm equipment and animal feed. This 1988 Mazda… more»
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Subterranean Storage: Delahaye & Rolls-Royce
There are the stories of finds that make you want to believe you’ll get the phone call next time. This is one of them, as two friends discovered an incredible find sitting in the lower levels of a Long… more»
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Glamping Potential: Pilot Panther Showman’s Caravan
You may think the term “glamping” is annoying (I’ll admit to not loving it), but it’s definitely a trend and a potential money maker for the savvy camper builder. The idea of making camping more laden with creature comforts… more»
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Box Flares and Fat Tires: 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
While the Grange Motors Racing Team may not spark any obvious connections, the seller is confident this track-prepped Lotus Elan Sprint did duty as one of their race cars back in the day. There certainly seems to be good… more»
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It Still Runs: 1960 Mercedes 190SL
So many of the Mercedes-Benz 190SLs we feature command strong prices despite being seemingly hopeless restoration projects. This example has also been in long-term storage like many of those cars, but unlike them it actually runs and is relatively… more»
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Muscle Car Carcass: 1969 Hurst/Olds Project
This rusted hulk may not look like much, but that gold and black stripe painted on the side should make every car guy take notice. This was once a mighty Hurst/Olds! GM had a rule in the sixties that… more»
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Just Needs A Fender: 1971 Mercury Comet
Not a single bid, yet, for this barn find Mercury Comet, seemingly solid with a damaged passenger-side fender the most glaring fault. Obviously, the dusty exterior is not permanent, but in this era of barn finding, it is practically… more»
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Starting At $5,000! 1978 Mercury Bobcat
A lot of people (most?) don’t like cars from the mid-late-1970s but I find them really fun and interesting. Sure, it wasn’t muscle car heaven but if a person likes wacky oddball cars like I do, you just have… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1957 Chevrolet 150-210-Bel Air
Finding a solid and unmolested ’57 Chevrolet has become only more difficult as time marches on. Although this 2 door hardtop looks to be quite a promising project that could be assembled and enjoyed in its current state, or… more»
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No Leaks, No Hits: 1971 Lotus Europa
This 1971 Lotus Europa seems like a very good deal. $8,900 for an Europa in non-crusty, non-basketcase condition with a ton of recent maintenance completed seems quite fair, especially when sitting on a set of killer Cosmic alloy wheels…. more»
