MR2s are not necessarily hard to find, but less frequent are those project-grade examples that come with the parts needed to complete a light restoration. This 1986 model has some body damage and is tired cosmetically, but the seller… more»
Project Cars
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Stalled SD Build: 455-Equipped Pontiac Trans Am
Years from now, we’ll probably cringe when we learn someone took the drivetrain out of a Challenger Hellcat and dropped it into a Fox Body, or some other lesser sports car. The same sense of remorse comes through on… more»
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Snailshell + Minerva: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
While the early 924s aren’t exactly loved by enthusiasts, the 924 Turbo responded to the naysayers by adding a KKK turbocharger and a number of other engine enhancements to close the gap between it and the naturally-aspirated 911. Visual… more»
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Twin-Stick Faux Ragtop: 1963 Rambler American
As the last year of the second-generation cars, this 1963 Rambler American is a drivable project car. It’s listed on eBay in Chula Vista, California with a bid of $1,000 and a buy it now price of $2,500.
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$1,895 Goat: 1968 Pontiac GTO
The value of something is always relative, and just because something is rare doesn’t mean that its value is high. With that being said this cheap GTO has seen better days, but one mans trash is another mans treasure… more»
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Skunkworks Saloon: 1999 Ford Contour SVT
Ford’s Special Vehicle Teams (SVT) group is responsible for some of the company’s most impressive road cars, from the Lightning pickup to the hot-hatch SVT Focus. In between those extremes is the less frequently seen and discussed Ford Contour… more»
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$1,800 Or Offer! 1970 International 1200 D
Never seen snow! No, I’m just kidding of course, but this truck is too solid to have been driven in road salt. It’s a 1970 International 1200 D pickup and it’s on eBay with a won’t-be-around-long buy it now… more»
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One Family Owned: 1969 Dodge A108 Van
It’s amazing how many times the basic formula of “forward control” was used in vans from the 1960s all the way through the current day. While many casual observers may be shocked to see an engine nestled near the… more»
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Abarth Conversion? Fiat 600 Project
The Fiat 600 is the slightly-larger sibling to the well-loved Fiat 500. Aside from sitting in both cars back-to-back, it’s difficult to discern how these two tiny Fiats are all that different, but the 600 is seen less frequently… more»
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Shelby Built: 1989 Dodge Dakota
This 1989 Shelby Dakota has been in Southern California since new, and is rust-free with no major body damage. However, it comes with some transmission issues and it is missing some of its Shelby-specific add-ons that will be hard… more»
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Bent Window Project: 1953 Porsche 356
If you’re not shopping for a Speedster or a Carrera, the next best bet in 356 ownership is a Pre-A model with the iconic bent windshield. This 1953 example is one of those, putting it amongst the earliest cars… more»
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Restore or Restomod? 1970 Toyota Corona MK II
All-original California cars, those are magic words for a lot of us who live (linger, suffer) in the Midwest and see so many thousands of rusted-out vehicles every day; or worse yet, drive them. This 1970 Toyota Corona MK… more»
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Diesel 5-Speed: 1981 Audi 5000S
I didn’t know anyone who would have even considered an Audi back in 1981 but I did see a few of them around in our “small” town (100,000 population). This 1981 Audi 5000S diesel 5-speed would have stood out… more»
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Box Flares Included: 1975 BMW 2002 Track Build
Old race cars: they just ooze history, even if their only track-experience was at the hands of an amateur. This 1975 BMW 2002 looks like it was well on its way to a grassroots-inspired track build but either stalled… more»
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Estate Car Find: 1959 Triumph TR3
Said to be a recent estate clean-out / garage find, this pretty Triumph TR3 is selling at no reserve with just over a day left and bidding at only a tick over $3K. With some evidence of being a… more»
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PASS Key Fault? No Reserve Cadillac Allante Project
Right now, we look at cars and trucks that have been sitting in fields, barns or yards for decades with no hope of firing up on the first twist of the key. It doesn’t phase us, because the vehicle… more»
