There is next to no information provided on this wrecker-bodied 1980 Chevrolet C/K 3500. I just want to note that this is the first time I’ve seen a tow truck socked away in a storage unit as if it’s… more»
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No Reserve Deluxe Cab: 1954 Chevy Pickup
Bidding for this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 short-bed pickup ends tomorrow night, and it’s listed at no reserve. While not currently running, the seller seems to have a good sense of what the truck has and what its need will… more»
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Needs Saving: 1989 Chrysler Conquest
The Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion twins remain one of my most favorite captive imports, despite their somewhat finicky reliability and tendency to show up only as abused and modified examples. This 1989 example is considered a survivor by… more»
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Affordable Italian: 1958 Lancia Appia
Straight from the You-Don’t-See-One-Of-These-Everyday department, this 1958 Lancia Appia sedan conjures images of Sophia Loren and Italian countrysides. Located in Burbank, California and seen here on eBay, this little suicide-door sedan has a modest BIN of $3,000 and the… more»
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What Could Go Wrong: 1974 Lotus Elite Project
Lotus first applied the Elite name to an achingly pretty two-seat coupe that was produced from 1958 through 1963 and nice ones command high prices. In 1974, Lotus revived the Elite model name and placed it on a four-seat… more»
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One Female Operator: 1987 Honda CRX Si
The first-generation Honda CRX remains one of my favorite cars of the 80s. I’ve thought long and hard about setting out to search for one, but it has remained on my list of, “If it falls into my lap,… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1962 Ford T-bird 390 V8
About a week ago I wrote an article about a 1961 Thunderbird. Barn Finds reader Ian C has sent us through another one to look at, and I have to thank him for it. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
What is it about cheap, unlovable cars that gets us excited when they (rarely) pop up for sale? Full disclosure, I don’t want to own or drive this car, but given how long it’s been since I saw a… more»
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Rough Rider: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
Not all Pace Cars live in bubbles. That’s today’s lesson if you’re staring at this rough 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car, which appears to have been left in the woods for the past 10 years and just recently… more»
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Diesel Conversion Done: 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
This 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is an interesting potential project, as it’s already been swapped to a 6.2L diesel mill that unfortunately needs replacing. You can see multiple hits for search results pertaining to swapping these classic SUVs to… more»
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Fox Body Rarity: 1986 ASC Mclaren Convertible
On the surface, these ASC McLarens should have all the trappings of an instant collector car: limited production, improved performance, interesting looks and equipment – so why aren’t they more sought after? More than that, why do so many… more»
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Needy 931: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
While the Porsche 924 is a take-it-or-leave-it car for many, the turbocharged example makes picking one up as a project a more compelling argument. This example is said to retain lots of original details after many years with one… more»
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One of 1118: Pontiac Grand Prix Aero Coupe
You don’t have to look too far to see the Aero Coupe referred to as the “Superbird of the 80s.” Similar to all those basketball cards I have gathering dust in the basement, the value rise predicted by pundits… more»
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COE Graveyard: 1971 Brockway N4571
Cab-over-engine designs still look great to me years later, no matter what era they were made. This is a somewhat rare Brockway, which hails from Cortland, New York, where it was likely originally manufactured. Now residing somewhere near Zanesville,… more»
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Some Assembly Required: LT1 Trans Am Project
Picking up the pieces of someone else’s project is always a risk, but if the price is low enough, some might say it’s worth taking the chance. This pair of Firebirds includes an LT1-powered Trans Am that certainly has… more»
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Built for 500 BHP: 1979 Mazda RX7 Widebody
With its tiny rotary motor now likely sitting on the bottom of a riverbed, tethering a boat to the basin below, this 1979 Mazda RX7 barely resembles the slight sports car it once was. With a significantly flared body… more»
