A listing for what seems like a junkyard cleanout with a claimed 60 vehicles available just popped up on craigslist. Details are hazy but the seller says there’s a treasure trove of cars and trucks, and based on the… more»
Project Cars
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USGP Edition: 1980 Toyota Celica
Special editions haven’t changed much since they became a common sales tactics by automakers. Some special graphics, implied rarity / limited production and perhaps upgraded wheels are all common elements of a bit of dealer dress-up. This 1980 Toyota… more»
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$750 Captive Import: 1970 Opel Manta
If you wandered into a Buick dealership in the 1970s, you could skip the chrome and slab sides and instead take home a sharp Opel Manta coupe. Sold through dealers as a four-cylinder with good fuel economy, the Manta… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1976 Mercedes 240D
If you’re hunting for a taxi cab to use in your aspiring career as an Uber driver, this 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D that was just extracted in Rochester might fit the bill. Known for being impressively long-lived if not particularly… more»
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Project Donation: 1973 VW Beetle
Back to one of my favorite sellers on eBay: this 1973 VW Beetle is another donation victim, and it looks like a fun project that you can drive with minimal fuss. Sporting some choice period Empi wheels with decent… more»
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Paused Project: 1973 Corvette L82
The ad for this 1973 Corvette states it is a true barn find with 36K original miles and was last on the road in 1986. It appears to have been a project that someone started and never completed for… more»
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50 Year Sleep: 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
How perfect is this – a Series 62 Cadillac Eldorado convertible hiding out in a Utah shed! The Cadillac has been parked there since 1965 after the then-owner decided to address some sort of mechanical ailment but never finished… more»
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Driver Quality Icon: 1989 BMW M3
Who doesn’t love a well-used collector/sports car? This 1989 BMW M3 has 233,000 miles on its high-strung S14 four-cylinder but does show the trademark signs of hard use. However, with so many of these classic E30 M3s ending up… more»
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Untouched Survivor: 1972 Toyota Celica
Clean Japanese tin from the 1970s is hard to find in anything but rotten condition, or otherwise long since sent to the scrapyard in the sky. Unless, of course, you live in California where these cars seemingly still roam… more»
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Real Deal Barn Find: 1964 Studebaker Commander
Covered with dust and/or mud? Check. On a trailer? Check. Pictured being dragged out of a barn/shop/garage/storage unit? Check. It would appear that this 1964 Studebaker Commander has it all! This dusty treasure is posted here on craigslist, or… more»
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A Decade in Storage: 1968 Fiat 850 Coupe
Are there any rear-engine vehicle fans out there? No, not cars like a Pantera or Porsche, but like this 1968 Fiat 850 Coupe? I sure am a fan, although this looks like quite a project, maybe too much for… more»
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Picturesque Project: 1964 Chevrolet C10
The photos in the ad for this truck are with out a doubt amazing. It is certainly refreshing to see some high quality photos instead of the fuzzy, out-of-focus, washed out and dark ones that are common in a… more»
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That Sinking Feeling: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Are you looking for a project car? One that has never seen snow?! Just kidding of course, this 1967 Mercury Cougar is sitting outside and it appears to have been sitting in that same spot since the seller drove… more»
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It’s a Primer Christmas! 1966 Dodge Coronet Convertible Project
Talking someone out of $2000 usually takes more than twenty-eight words, but that’s the proposition for this 1966 Dodge Coronet convertible project. Thanks to “AMXBrian” for finding this affordable project car located in Waterford, Connecticut and posted here on… more»
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Tow Yard Score: 1975 BMW 2002
This 1975 BMW 2002 popped up recently on eBay and listed by a new seller with zero feedback. While that can be cause for concern, the car in question actually looks like a deserving project that is fairly presented… more»
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427 Barn Find: 1968 Corvette Convertible
In my neck of the woods in New England, barn finds are often quite rusty. When you envision the typical storage arrangement of a neglected car, it’s usually wet with little ventilation. Factor in the liberal use of road… more»
