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»
Project Cars
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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»
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20 Years Stored: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider
This 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 Veloce recently emerged from 20 year storage in what looks like a shipping container, and the convertible appears reasonably sound for its many years off the road. Excuse the seller’s spelling, but aside… more»
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Wood Chipper Not Included: 1966 Fargo A100 Pair
Ok, I realize that not everyone has seen the movie “Fargo” and some of you who have seen it aren’t big fans. But, it’s hard to argue with the name forever being linked to that famous wood chipper scene… more»
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Preserved Two Stroke: 1967 Saab 96
It’s a shame to think a company like Saab is effectively dead and buried (don’t start with their Chinese reincarnation, it ain’t ever going to be the same), especially when you can see the ingenuity that was baked into… more»
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Purist Hater Edition: V8-Swapped Lamborghini Espada
One of the laments you’ll often see regarding vintage supercars like the ones offered by Lamborghini and Ferrari is the cost to maintain these exotic beasts – and that’s in addition to the lofty purchase price. Not so with… more»
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Skip the Powerwheels: Steelcraft Chrysler Pedal Car
Put a vintage pedal car on my list of things I’d love to have as garage art someday. The only trouble is, they command a fair amount of money once they hit the open market spotlight, like on eBay… more»
