Here’s a car that’s already extinct before you factor in the extreme outlier on the feature list: a rear-wheel drive 1988 Mazda 929. These are often overshadowed by Toyota’s Cressida of the same era, but here’s where this one… more»
Project Cars
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Return of the Golden Sahara: George Barris Lincoln Capri
This famed Petersen Motorama showcar was lost for 50 years, but has since returned to light and is now slated to go to auction at Mecum’s Indianapolis event in May. The 1953 Lincoln Capri on which it was based… more»
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West Coast Coupe: 1956 Jaguar XK140
This Jaguar XK140 is a stunner even with half of its paint baked off. Anyone have any guesses as to its original color? This is the latest project we’ve featred with a tattered body and new whitewalls, and I’m… more»
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Behind Stone Walls: 1966 Mercedes 200D
We just featured a Mercedes “fintail” a few days ago, but this 1966 diesel model may have a better story to tell as it was just pulled out from behind those huge barn doors. Located somewhere on the archipelago… more»
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Salvage Yard Rescue: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Wagon
My 1980 BMW 320/6 project was a sort of junkyard rescue: the longtime owner considered sending it to scrap, but thankfully, the junkyard owner talked him out of it given how low the price of scrap was. That car… more»
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Shelby Sedan: 1988 Dodge Lancer
So many of Chrysler’s attempts to compete with BMWs sports sedans of the 80s can be traced back to their partnership with Shelby Automobiles. Turbocharged engines, firmer suspension, upmarket features – all of it seemed like a great recipe… more»
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Barn Stored 2+2: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
This 1968 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 coupe is claimed to have been driven into barn storage and parked, emerging from its dingy confines without much in the way of rot or even a damaged interior. The seller claims this is… more»
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Soft Top Frame Included: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000
As unrestored cars get harder to find, it’s somewhat inevitable that basketcase examples like this 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 will make their way onto sites like eBay. Clearly an accident and burn victim, there’s little here that’s obviously salvageable, but… more»
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327 V8 and AC: 1959 Rambler Ambassador
This big Rambler was made even bigger with a factory Continental Kit. I could personally do without that option but this is one interesting project car. It’s a 1959 Rambler Ambassador and it’s listed on eBay with a $3,750 buy… more»
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Racing Pedigree: 1960 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
I just attended the 12 Hours of Sebring, fulfilling a long-time dream of mine: watching IMSA heroes battle it out as the Florida sun sets on the track, headlights blazing and the driving getting ballsier as they neared the… more»
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Government Cars Cleanout: 1982 AMC Concord
Fellow Barn Finds writer Andrew Tanner found the same treasure trove of ex-government vehicles being cleaned out in California as I did, with his recent write-up of a Plymouth Fury police package vehicle. I, too, found the collection of… more»
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Owned for 27 Years: 1969 Porsche 912
How refreshing: someone who has actually owned an aircooled 911/912 and not just found it and threw it on eBay. Granted, this 27-year owner may be attempting to cash in on the fanatical pricing for long-hood Porsches, but at… more»
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Light Rust, No Reserve: 1970 VW Karmann-Ghia
This 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is selling at no reserve, with bidding well under $1,000 at the moment. While some pundits go a bit over the top in their estimaton that these cars are rapidly appreciating, it is certainly one… more»
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Barn Find Fintail: 1965 Mercedes 220S
The Fintail Mercedes is a relative bargain in the classic car market right now, offering a classic look with good engine choices and relatively stout build quality. This 1965 model is fairly needy at the moment but said to… more»
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Raffle Winner Pace Car: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Indy Pace Car may look like it was just discovered, but the seller has owned it for the last six years after acquiring it from the original owner. Interestingly, that first owner won the… more»
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Compressed Art: 1937 Graham 116 Supercharged
What can be better than a car with Art Deco styling and a supercharged engine? This Graham 116 is an interesting project and is relatively complete from the mechanical and sheet metal aspect. Stored for quite a while, the… more»
