There’s an impressive collection up for grabs on craigslist, in what looks to be a dry metal building with several restorable classics lurking about. Before we even got our hands on the listing, the 1971 Corvette convertible seen here… more»
Project Cars
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Abandoned Shop Project: ’74 Porsche 911 Targa
This 1974 Porsche 911 Targa is believed to be a Euro-spec car that has been hidden in the back of a specialist garage until recently. The car bears the scars of more than one bad repaint and is missing… more»
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Virginia Beach Estate Find: 1970 Jaguar E-Type
A common lament among car enthusiasts is that they wish they bought cars from their youth when they were cheap that are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, in your “youth” you rarely have the extra dough… more»
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Garage Sale Twofer: Opel 1900 Sport Wagon Pair
File this under, “Why can’t this happen to me?” The seller claims he purchased a garage building and inside were two fairly solid Opel 1900 Sport Wagons. The now-former owner of the garage doesn’t want the cars, and neither… more»
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The Anti-Taxi Cab: 1964 Checker Marathon Wagon
When we think of Checker Marathons, it’s often the sedan variant in taxi cab livery that springs to mind. And if you say “wagon”, you’d be forgiven if the first thing you think of is the somewhat ridiculous 12-seater… more»
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Running When Parked: 1966 Triumph TR4A
Last weekend, while on a short vacation to St. Petersburg in Florida, I spotted the ideal: a quaint beach cottage, spitting distance to the ocean, with a gorgeous TR4 parked in the carport. Now, before you lecture me about… more»
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Real Code 52: 1981 Chevy Corvette
How do you feel about restoring a car simply because it wears a rare color? Corvettes are a dime a dozen, especially those made in the late 70s to early 80s, but finding one with a shade of paint… more»
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Build it Your Way: Austin Mini Panel Van Project
This is quite a project: what we’re looking at are the remains of an Austin Mini panel van, a variant of the classic Mini we see even less frequently than the Countryman. The latter has fancy wood trim and… more»
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Deer Hit & Parked: 1983 Chrysler Imperial
This 1983 Chrysler Imperial is one of just under 1,000 cars built for that model year, and the seller has held onto it for many years after a deer strike on the highway. The nose shows some damage and… more»
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Underground in Miami: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Whenever I visit Florida, I’m reminded that it should come as little surprise that there will always be a luxury / sports / classic car for sale as a result of an elderly owner passing away. Retirees in certain… more»
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Algae-Coated Air-Cooled: 1976 Porsche 911
We’ve really reached the end of our ropes as to the myriad ways sellers will talk up a filthy car: enter, the “Algae Find” 1976 Porsche 911. Basically, this 911 was parked outside under carport where the drippings of… more»
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Euro Trash: Gray Market 1985 Mercedes 190E
Please understand: I use “Euro Trash” affectionately here. The period in which this gray market 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E was modified brought together several key components: mesh wheels, body kits and high-end sound systems. I love any car that still… more»
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Low Mile Brush Truck: 1965 International 1300
Ex-municipal vehicles seem to show up with some regularity anymore, which makes me wonder if they sell for ridiculously cheap prices at state-run auctions. There’s some obvious appeal, as they are usually low mileage and have some interesting options… more»
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Chop Top Delivery: 1936 Plymouth Sedan Delivery
For those of you that love chopped tops but don’t have the means or the space to perform the chop, buying an already chopped project can be a good way to get into the chopped ride of your dreams…. more»
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Cheap SS: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
How many times have you come across a car that didn’t seem to be much at first, but the more you looked at it, the more you realized what a great car it was? Well that is how this… more»
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Rare Notchback: 1985 Toyota Celica GT
Whether a Mustang or a Celica, the notchback bodystyle does wonders for a car compared to its traditional hatchback form. This 1985 Toyota Celica GT is a rarely seen (anymore) example of the upright body style, and the seller… more»
