Mustang built the Boss 302 Mustang as a road-racer, but the high-strung 302 cid V8 made a potent drag-racing machine as well. This particular 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 went the latter route, accumulating a measly 4200 miles in… more»
Project Cars
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Facing Extinction: 1993 Honda Civic Si
When I chat with my brother about potential project cars, we both agree that the fifth-generation Honda Civic Si hatchback is on our lists – if you could find one worth owning. This is the car that basically sparked… more»
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Black Plate Bike: 1960 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo-Glide
I’m stepping a bit outside my comfort zone with a 1960 Harley Davidson FLH, listed on the Los Angeles craigslist page with an ask of $22,000. After consulting with my uncle who is way more of an expert on… more»
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Two Owner 16 Valve: 1987 VW GTI
Despite once being incredibly common, the second generation models of Volkswagen’s U.S. lineup have all but disappeared from American roads. This is especially true of the so-called “hot” models like the 16-valve GTIs and Jetta GLIs. Unfortunately, years of… more»
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Quilted Classic! 1970 Ford Torino GT Cobra 429
Often we feature cars that present an honest, story-telling patina (the most overused automotive word of the past five years?) that some owners choose to preserve as part of the car’s unique history. Whether you appreciate patina or not,… more»
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Red Wagon: 1965 Volvo 122S Wagon
The “the previous owner said the engine ran well when they parked it several years ago.” Hopefully this pretty solid-looking 1965 Volvo 122S Wagon can be brought to life again. This Amazon is listed on eBay with currently two bids… more»
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Garage Find: 1978 Datsun 280Z
What’s better than a 70s sports car in period colors? A 70s sports car in period colors wearing an awesome stripe kit! This 1978 Datsun 280Z recently emerged from supposedly long-term garage storage and still looks pretty strong –… more»
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On the Lot for 30 Years: 1973 Audi 100 Coupe
There’s not much time left on this old-school Audi 100 coupe, which the seller said he rescued from being parked for 30 years in a Colorado car lot. I’d love to know the story behind that, but the sunburnt paint… more»
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One Rare Swede: 1955 Saab 92B
We all know that just because a particular vehicle is rare doesn’t always mean that it’s valuable or even desirable. This is one of those cases where rare does equal valuable, and even desirability, at least to those of… more»
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Under the Pines: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
I think we can all admit certain pictures of cars have an effect on us, especially if they are stored in impressively dusty or disastrous conditions. Somewhere near Santa Cruz this 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA is nestled under… more»
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Car Chase Candidate: 1982 Plymouth Gran Fury
Watch any number of movies from the 1980s that featured anything approaching a cop car chase and I can practically guarantee a Gran Fury is involved. Even moving past the obvious choice of Blues Brothers (well, that was an older… more»
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Dismantle or Save: 1972 BMW 3.0CS
This desirable BMW 3.0CS coupe has been sitting since the 1980s, and unfortunately, shows some of the classic signs of rust damage all too common with the E9-chassis cars. This example suffers from the added detriment of being equipped… more»
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Bob Sharp Tribute: 1976 Datsun 610 Coupe
Following the success of the Datsun 510, you might expect its successor to be even more of a home run. In this case, I’m not sure why it didn’t have the same starpower, but the later 610 seen here… more»
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427 Powered 1966 Ford Fairlane GT
Ford’s 1966 and 1967 Fairlanes rank high on my list of Cars to Own. Though I normally favor sleepers, this in-your-face ’66 with its pinned 427 hood, mottled primer, and slicks makes me want to click “Place Bid.” Located… more»
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Led Zeppelin Connection: 1972 Mercedes 220
This unusual 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220 is unique for a few reasons, starting with its gray-market / Euro-spec features (glass headlamps, slim European bumpers), as well as being an ex-British market car with right-hand drive steering. The intrigue builds based… more»
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Not For Wallflowers: 1969 Dodge Travco R/V
A recent news report confirmed communities in the Northwest have a problem with old R/Vs: there’s too many of them and they aren’t worth repairing. I can understand this, but it was painful to see so many cool vintage… more»
