This 1983 Audi UrQuattro, or Coupe Quattro, features a turbocharged 5-cylinder engine paired to a manual gearbox with full-time Quattro four-wheel drive. While there are many variations of Audi’s coupe to choose from, the Quattro spec is the one… more»
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V8 Shorty Swap: 1988 Chevrolet G10 Van
A classic van is an extremely practical choice for a classic project. Right now, my 1981 Toyota HiAce is full of beach chairs, umbrellas, donation items and replacement scrap metal for the rusted portions. In case my insurance agent… more»
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Memory Maker: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Man, this sort of breaks my heart. This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has a rebuilt motor, new clutch / brakes / gas tank and is unfortunately suffering from severe body and floor rust. The frame is good, but the… more»
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Sunburnt ‘Yota: 1982 Toyota SR5 4X4
As many of you know, the market for vintage Japanese 4x4s is heating up. With durable engines, great looks and decent off-roadability, there’s a lot to like about trucks like this 1982 Toyota Hilux long-bed. But how much longer… more»
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Teaching Museum Donation: 1980 Mercury Bobcat
Years ago, when I still autocrossed, I would routinely see an individual down in New Haven, Connecticut with a Mercury Bobcat storming the cones with aggression. It was a highlight of my trip there, aside from actually competing, as… more»
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Spirit of America Edition: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
GM was getting into the spirit of America’s 200th birthday a little early when it came out with the 1974 Chevrolet Impala Spirit of America edition. This example is on Craigslist in Havre, Montana with an asking price of… more»
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Retired Workhorse: 1954 Dodge Power Wagon
Another day, another former firefighting apparatus on eBay. To be fair, however, this is a wicked Dodge Power Wagon, still wearing its original livery with a nice even coating of aged paint. The seller seems to be confusing the… more»
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20 Year Sleep: 1966 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 LV
When I visited the Pacific Northwest last month, I was looking forward to seeing the numerous vehicles retired from our roads here in the Northeast that still did duty on the streets of Portland and Seattle. I was not… more»
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Wrecker Needs a Tow: 1980 Chevy CK/30
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»
