With only 159 of these 1958 Packard Wagons produced in the company’s last year, they’re the definition of rare. They’re also slightly awkward and/or ungainly, scale-wise, which makes me like them even more. This example is listed on eBay in… more»
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The ’80s Called: Custom Porsche 928
Although you can blame a lot of things on drugs, the ’80s were also an era of automotive excess, with a seemingly limitless supply of vendors hawking body kits, custom wheels and more, along with body shops all too… more»
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Raced From New: 12,000 Mile 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
For many of us in the Gen X and Gen Y generations, DSMs like this 12,613 mile Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo hatchback were among the cars we pined to drive in high school. The ultimate trim was the turbocharged… more»
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No Reserve Project R/V: 1978 GMC Royale
Many times, when vehicles show up at my favorite dealer lot of donation specials, they need a sizable amount of work. When you see an R/V with this seller, I wouldn’t blame you for assuming the rig would be… more»
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Original Paint: 1976 BMW R90S
This 1976 BMW R90S is said to wear original paint following its extraction from storage in a long-time collection. This example wears awesome two-tone paintwork and its OEM bikini fairing, two cosmetic details that helped BMW spice up its… more»
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Dual Quads: 1957 Chevy Bel Air
Fuelie or dual quads – which would you choose? Well, given the seemingly huge jump in prices for genuine fuelies, the dual quad variety might be the way to go. Some say limited parts availability for fuelies is another… more»
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Six-Cylinder Garage Find: 1968 MGC GT
While we occasionally feature MGB GTs, less frequently seen are the MGCs with the Austin-derived inline six-cylinder. This example is said to be a garage-find example that was restored many years ago and holding up fairly well. These six-cylinder… more»
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Solid Shell: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Anyone who pays any amount of attention to the classic American automobile market knows that 1960s and 1970s Mopars have been bringing more money than ever before over the last few years. Because of this, it has become increasingly… more»
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How Many Left: 1966 Matra Djet 5
Up for grabs on eBay is an exceedingly rare 1966 Matra Djet 5, a fiberglass-bodied sports coupe that was the world’s first mid-engined production vehicle. Over the course of its production, the Djet enjoyed a colorful competition history and… more»
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No Reserve: 1957 Porsche 356 Coupe
The seller of this basketcase 1957 Porsche 356 is a well-known specialist in hunting down and procuring early Porsches, even those in derelict condition. While this coupe model is quite rusty, it’s also largely stock with a complete interior… more»
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Batter up! 1982 Chevrolet Citation X-11
With the opening of baseball season, a car like this 1982 Chevrolet Citation X-11 is either a swing and a miss, a strikeout, or a homerun. Or, something in-between? This one is on eBay with an unmet opening bid… more»
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Affordable Fins: 1960 Cadillac De Ville
Reasonable condition Cadillac’s always grab my attention and this ’60 De Ville is a very promising car for not a lot of money. Needing some interior attention, and what appears to be minor repair to floors, this Deville could… more»
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Bush Find: 1972 Chevrolet Suburban
Typically something designated as a “Bush Find” sounds like a lost cause, but this 1972 Suburban is not a lost cause whatsoever. Here is another “ran when parked” type of situation, and the seller believes that with little effort… more»
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Low Mileage? 1956 Chevrolet 210
Purchased 8 years ago, the current seller thinks he bought this 210 coupe from the original owner who swore that the 38,738 mileage was absolutely accurate. While I have seen worse off 210’s, this car isn’t too shabby, but… more»
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Giugiaro Sedan: 1989 Lancia Thema
Here’s a car we didn’t get in the U.S. but I desperately wish we did: the Lancia Thema, which could be optioned with a Ferrari-built eight-cylinder mill in a model called the 8.32. However, just because this example doesn’t… more»
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Wonder Bread Rescue: 1947 Ford Box Truck
Here’s one we don’t often see: a 1947 Ford box truck, spotted by Barn Finds reader Peter Rettig. This unusual design has a body by Ward in New York, according to the seller, and wears an all-aluminum skin. The truck… more»
