This one is a tough one to write: nearly two years ago, I lost my beloved 1995 BMW M3 to headgasket failure. It was by far my favorite car to this point, and I actually preferred the ’95 with… more»
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San Jose Estate Find: 1958 Jaguar Mark 1
This 1958 Jaguar Mark 1 is a recent find out of a San Jose estate, and has been parked for the last 30-plus years. Equipped with an automatic transmission, the big Jaguar sedan isn’t going for much right now… more»
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1 of 4 Registered: 1976 Datsun 180B SSS
Otherwise known as a 610 or Nissan Bluebird, this 180B is a UK-market model with the desirable SSS trim. This denotes the 180B has the twin-carb version of the 1.8L L18 four-cylinder, along with a 5-speed manual and other… more»
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Running When Parked: 1987 Yugo
Yugos still tend to draw a laugh from the car hobby, but it’s hard to deny there’s been a more memorable car (for better or for worst) made in the last thirty years. Even non-car people born in the… more»
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Cheap Projects: Beetle, Lincoln Capri and Chevy C/10
An interesting collection of cars has popped up on craigslist, including a VW Beetle that has been sitting since 1972. Fortunately, it appears to be in very dry location as the sunburnt nose and license plate would attest. There… more»
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Stick Shift Short Box: 1983 Dodge Ram Van
What is it about old short-wheel base vans that gets them so much love from enthusiasts of all stripes? I don’t know about you, but the proportions always seem just right to me. This nicely preserved Dodge Ram Van… more»
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Barn Find Binder: 1967 International 1100B
A half-ton pickup is usually more than enough for us weekend warriors, but for those folks who really need a tough truck, something like this 1967 International 1100B probably wouldn’t work. This binder is listed on eBay in Stantonville, Tennessee. The… more»
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Prospector Project: 1985 Dodge Power Ram 4×4
This is one big truck, although most modern pickup owners are used to driving a 4×4 four-door truck. This 1985 Dodge Power Ram Prospector crew cab is listed on eBay with bids of $4,500 and it’ll sell with no reserve…. more»
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No Reserve: 1961 Austin Healey 3000
Amazingly, this no-reserve 1961 Austin Healey 3000 is said to come with solid floors and an original, numbers-matching engine. The body does look rough and the seller says to expect nothing less than performing a complete restoration, but the… more»
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One Repaint: 1971 DeTomaso Pantera
Said to have just one repaint from new, this 1971 DeTomaso Pantera is further claimed to be an unmolested original with key details still intact. The body appears excellent and we dig the side stripe decal along the bottom… more»
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Two Door Cool: 1962 Mercury Comet Wagon
Wagons are hot, but then there’s always “that guy” who doesn’t like cars with four doors. Everyone wins with this 1962 Mercury Comet wagon because it only has one door on each side! This project wagon is listed on… more»
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Three Decades Parked: 1955 MG TF 1500
In case you find a Morgan too boring or a Caterham too wild, there exists a pleasant middle ground in the form of the MG TF roadster. This example is the later 1500 model with a bit more power… more»
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Just Delete The Shag: 1971 Lotus Europa
More than ever, I feel like listings on eBay are being pulled and re-posted with increasing frequency. This 1971 Lotus Europa is the most recent up-then-down listing, and it recently re-appeared with a £6,695 Buy-It-Now on eBay UK. The… more»
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Texas Car: 1969 Porsche 912
This 1969 Porsche 912 is a claimed dry Texas driver. It comes with a rebuilt, numbers-matching engine and the seller claims it runs well with excellent compression. The biggest issues seem to be cosmetic in nature, but the chassis… more»
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Covered Headlights: 1966 Jaguar E-Type
Series I Jaguar E-Types remain among the most collectible British sports cars of their era, with numerous details that set them apart (in a good way) from the later cars. This particular E-Type is a 1966 model benefiting from… more»
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Powered by Maserati: 1974 Citroen SM
While the classic Citroen DS is not an uncommon find on craigslist – usually in basketcase form – the Maserati-powered SM pops up less frequently. These were impressive GT cars in their day, combining the innovative Citroen suspension with… more»
