Military vehicles almost always generate some sort of innovation or technical marvel that finds its way into production vehicles. The AMC Mighty Mite seen here was full of them, from an aluminum body to a full synchromesh gearbox. However,… more»
Project Cars
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$2,450 Wagon: 1961 Pontiac Tempest
This first-generation first-year 1961 Pontiac Tempest wagon was tracked down by eagle-eyed reader Eric H. and it can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, with an asking price of $2,450. It’s located in Annville, Pennsylvania… more»
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Airstream Alternative: 1936 Pierce-Arrow Travelodge
At one point in its history, with sales of its expensive touring cars slowing, the Pierce-Arrow company began to manufacture the Travelodge Travel Trailer. Meant to be a home away from home, it was not the savior the company… more»
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Early Model, Small Bumpers: 1971 DeTomaso Pantera
The last few DeTomaso Panteras we’ve taken a look at have all been compelling projects, but serious undertakings of both the parts and labor kind. This clean 1971 example is listed on the UK eBay site but located in… more»
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Homebrew Flat 6: 1975 Porsche 914/6 Conversion
Among the more collectible Porsches is the factory-built six-cylinder, the 914/6. Built in limited quantities with many of those cars going directly into competition use, the 914/6 is a desirable alternative to the quintessential 911. This example is not… more»
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Last Oats: Custom 1929 Ford Model T
Update 2/21/208 – Oats’ wild custom has shown back up 3 years after we originally featured it. It’s been relisted here on eBay as a no reserve auction. Bidding is currently at just $1,525 with six days to go. Thanks… more»
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$3,500 Dusty Datsun: 1963 Datsun L320
Datsun pickup fans, here’s another vintage model, this one is a 1963 Datsun L320. It’s older, slower, and in rougher shape than the ’66 L520 that we saw a couple of days ago. You know, the one with the… more»
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Euro Bumper Candidate: 1977 Fiat 124 Spider
Oh my, how those ugly U.S. bumpers change the looks of the pretty Pininfarina-designed Fiat 124 Spider. These are not terribly difficult cars to find, but this example is pleasingly straight and rust-free with only a coating of dust… more»
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Dry Storage For 35 Years: 1969 Ford Capri
While the Capri was available stateside, it never generated quite the following that these cars have in the U.K. Ford’s operations overseas has a track record of cranking out interesting vehicles that were rewarding to drive and then never… more»
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Finished By Coachmen: 1978 GMC Motorhome Royale
This 1978 GMC Motorhome is a recent trade the selling dealer took in. While claimed to run well when inventoried, the seller has not driven it recently and makes no claims as to its roadworthiness; however, there’s still a… more»
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Pile Of Parts And Rust: 1934 Plymouth Coupe
At first glance, it’s hard to tell if there’s actually a car in this pile of parts, but look closer and you can see the 1934 Plymouth Coupe buried in there. The seller claims that his wife doesn’t see… more»
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Hot Rod Potential: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
I am not going to get all wordy on this one, gang…just someone, get on eBay and buy this Model A Roadster. Like, right now! You can find the ad here on eBay in Lake Charles, Louisiana with a current… more»
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Drive It Home: 1981 Ford Courier
The Ford Courier and Chevy LUV (along with the rotary-powered Mazda REPU) are all potentially affordable projects if you need a classic with some practicality baked in. This 1981 Ford Courier pickup is an Arizona survivor, said to run… more»
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So Many Questions: Dodge Viper Mashup
In what appears to be a stalled drag car conversion, this first-generation Dodge Viper body rests on a chassis of unknown origins and features several upgrades from notable drag racing equipment vendors. Although it is listed here on eBay… more»
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Chariot Of Fire: 1987 Porsche Targa Chassis
What exactly does one do with completely gutted, rusted, 1987 Porsche Targa chassis like this one found here on eBay? I’ve always been up for a challenge, and am an avid follower of salvage title wrecks that might yield… more»
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283 V8 4-speed for $2,800: 1965 Chevrolet C10
I don’t know if a truck like this 1965 Chevrolet C10 would be one that a person would buy with a plan to totally restore it or not. I’m guessing that it will be a driver, a truck used… more»
