Straight from the bargain basement department is this 3-car VW collection located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Consisting of ’65 and ’67 Karmann Ghias and a ’67 Beetle, they are listed here on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,100… more»
Project Cars
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All Original Driver: 1949 Willys Jeep
Although FJ40s and Suzuki LJ-series trucks tend to get more attention from collectors, it’s hard to deny that the early Willys Jeep was effectively the American version of that same concept. And more to the point, it was Willys… more»
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Monster Mini: El Burro Sand ‘N Sno Bike
Here’s a genre I wish would come back: mini-scooters with huge tires that are actually off-road capable. This 1971 El Burro Sand ‘N Sno Bike (what a great, great name) was built for road use and also designed for… more»
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2 For the Price of 1: 1971 Honda N600 Projects
For a hot minute, I wanted to own a Honda N600 as a project car. I knew where a good parts car was hiding out in a junkyard, and they seemed like a potentially sound investment. However, I just… more»
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Rare Desert Mirage: 1977 Chevy Monza Mirage
Update: Reader Jack M. has pointed out that the car is still for sale here on craigslist. The price is now $1,500, a substantial drop from the original $4,500! For all the chatter about how few of the Chevy… more»
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FREE For No Hassle: 1972 Winnebago Camper
The seller of this 1972 Winnebago camper project expresses some level of frustration with selling a cheap car on craigslist. He says you can have this mouse-infested R/V for free if you show up with a trailer and don’t… more»
Success Story: Georgia Collection ’70 Saab 96
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here and Part II, which features additional vehicles for… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1958 Mercedes 190SL
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL has been discovered in the Pacific Northwest at the hands of one long-time owner. That same owner began a restoration 30 years ago but never completed the project, which included new chrome bumpers and a… more»
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Sienabraun Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002
Consider me surprised that my local BMW friends here in New England haven’t mentioned this honest-looking 1974 BMW 2002, hiding out in New Hampshire. The seller notes its owner moved away and isn’t coming back, which sounds like a… more»
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V8-Swapped Super Coupe: 1992 Ford Thunderbird
While this may look like an ordinary Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe, there’s some changes made under the hood that make better use of that 5-speed manual transmission. The stock V6 was replaced with a 302 stroked to 347 cubic… more»
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1 Of 4 In Fraise: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
This 1972 Porsche 911 is a claimed 1-of-4 car, due to its equipment and distinctive shade of red paint known as Fraise. It’s an interesting 911 for sure, as it’s a Targa model ordered with the desirable “S” package,… more»
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Rough Cosmetics: 1988 BMW M3
The BMW E30 M3 has become a car you buy as an investment, and not to drive. That really is a shame, but it’s the reality of where we are. This 1988 model is in some ways a survivor… more»
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Stored in the Eighties: 1976 Lotus Elite
Wow – this 1976 Lotus Elite has one of the thickest coatings of dust I can remember seeing on a barn find in recent memory. It’s perfect! Undisturbed, to say the least, as many cars wearing this level of… more»
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53k Mile Barn Find: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
UPDATE 10/4/18 – Due to a non-paying high bidder, this Mach 1 has been re-listed here on eBay. The seller has also since hooked up a new battery, added fuel, and it fired right up! How high will it… more»
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Part Out or Restore: 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7
When it comes to 1970s coupes, there’s no shortage of models to choose from. Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury effectively ran the show as it relates to personal luxury coupes, and despite badges that referred to the big Mercury as… more»
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Head Turner: 1982 Puma Coupe
The seller of this 1980 Puma Coupe is speaking very directly to me in his listing, as he references an impending expansion to his family as a reason for moving this rare VW-based creation on. That’t not entirely my… more»
