This one has all the cliches! Slightly sagging doors, original paint that’s faded a bit but still looks somewhat presentable, USA-1 license plate, a cracked front facia (but the seller is including a good one) and even raised white… more»
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Swamp ‘Stang: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
Mossy, moldy, and a bit wet like swamp thing, this ’66 Mustang could use some help. Although parked 13 years ago, don’t allow its current appearance to deter you. Nearly more green than blue, this mustang isn’t as shabby… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Can you imagine finding this at one of those storage unit auctions? I’m not sure if that’s how the seller got a hold of it, but they claim that this ’57 Chevy has been in storage for at least 10… more»
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Black Plate Mopar: 1965 Dodge Custom 880
Update 10/24/17 – I’m not sure where my brain was when I wrote this, but I mistakenly stated that this Polara is equipped with a 318 when it really is powered by a 383! Bidding is just a little… more»
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V8 Power: 1979 AMC Spirit AMX
I’ve always quietly liked these unique looking American beasts. There is just something about them that looks heavy, comfortable and powerful. This “true barn find” can be found here on craigslist located in Beacon Falls, CT with an asking… more»
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Restoration Debate: 1970 BMW 2800CS
BMW’s beautiful E9 coupe is one of the fan favorites of the vintage Bimmer crowd, but finding the right car is essential for a happy ownership experience. The mechanicals are not complicated, but the bodies are extremely prone to… more»
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Outlaw or Restore: 1974 Porsche 911
The market for air-cooled 911s seems to be correcting a bit, with only the best cars or survivor-grade projects going for top dollar. That’s a good thing, because it means some cars deserving of restoration will become attainable for… more»
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Track Support Potential: 1970 Fiat 850
One of my primary goals with the HiAce project I own is to convert it to a camper van for both exploring our nation’s National Parks system and also for attending a few weekend-long racing events each year. This… more»
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Rare SR5 Package: 1975 Toyota Corolla SR5
As some of you know, my 1981 Toyota HiAce project originated in Georgia after arriving by way of Panama, courtesy of a service member. Georgia in general is hiding a fair amount of project car treasure, aided by military… more»
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IMSA History: 1982 Ford Escort
This is cool: a 1982 Ford Escort built from a “body in white” chassis that’s been a race car since new. It flew under the IMSA flag and seems to offer a ton of bang for the buck, from… more»
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Hates to Scrap It: 1984 Maserati Biturbo
Ah, the whipping boy of 1980s Italian luxury: the Maserati Biturbo. Despite their reputation for horrendous reliability, I have to ask why so many are seemingly still “around.” They must have sold a ton of these when new, especially… more»
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No Hemis Here: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
At first glance, this 1971 Barracuda looks like a Hemi ‘Cuda, but in reality it is simply a base model Barracuda. Clearly a survivor of the 1970s and 1980s, this Plymouth is being sold by what sounds like its… more»
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Rough and Real Z28: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
Camaros are cool, but this one might be too far gone. Though this is a real Z28, with an $8,500 price tag in this condition a restoration doesn’t make financial sense when a nice and restored one can be… more»
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Turbo-Chaaaarged: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
There’s been some excitement in the Corvair community over the last couple of days as a ’65 Monza coupe sold at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction for a healthy $25,300. It’s a really nice car, with some visual modifications that… more»
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Real R/T: 1970 Dodge Charger
Now before anyone starts going off about General Lee clones, this is an actual GoMango Orange 1970 Charger! According to the seller, this is one of 463 built in this color. This is also a real R/T car, and… more»
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Bubble Top Camper: 1968 Dodge A100 Camper
It would seem that as the week progresses that cool vintage camper vans keep showing up for sale. These Dodge A100’s are great looking vans, and offer a great use of space with a nice range of drive-train options…. more»
