Viable summer projects don’t come much cheaper than this. For only $1,300, you can get a solid, non-rusty 1980 Triumph Spitfire with a factory metal hardtop, overdrive and an engine that isn’t seized. You can find the ad here… more»
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Real 1938 Jaguar SS-100 Discovered In Shed!
We often bemoan the dwindling supply of significant barn find vehicles, but stories like the discovery of this 1938 Jaguar SS-100 remind us they are still out there. This particular car was unknown and perceived as lost by SS-100… more»
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Matching 440 Included: 1973 Jensen Interceptor
The seller of this 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Florida wants you not to be dismayed by the above photo with an empty engine bay; the original matching 440 mill and transmission are both included. While the most desirable 440… more»
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Parked and Forgotten: 1982 Datsun 280ZX
While I can understand having more money than brains is a common ailment in this country, it still blows my mind that people will park good cars and let them rot. This 1982 Datsun 280ZX may not have been… more»
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Project Coupe + Parts Car: 1972 Volvo P1800
Volvo’s P1800 coupe remains one of those attainable classics that provides access to an enthusiastic community of owners and decent parts supply. This particular example is in need of an engine and general bodywork/rust repair, but becomes a more… more»
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Matching Numbers Coupe: 1958 Porsche 356
While it seems like Porsche 356s are climbing out of the woodwork at every opportunity, the gentlemen at Unobtanium Inc. at least have a handle on what makes one of those projects a standout. This 1958 356 coupe has… more»
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Roadside Assistance: 1942 Dodge Power Wagon
I’ve seen Maximum Overdrive and Duel; and although it’s a bit old hat by this point, I can absolutely say this truck belongs on any film set involving a remake of these horrible films. This 1942 Dodge Power Wagon is a… more»
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Modified Survivor: 1958 VW Beetle
This 1958 VW Beetle is listed by the seller as a preserved California example, sporting the requisite amounts of patina that has become synonymous with the air-cooled rat rod crowd. Although this rough exterior seems too good to be… more»
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Bulk Buy: 1973 Jaguar XJ6
This 1973 Jaguar XJ6 was originally purchased by the seller as part of a larger stash of similar vehicles. With two of the cars restored and one parted out, this Series II XJ6 was left in limbo, obstensibly too… more»
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Field Find: 1961 Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup
The seller says that this 1961 Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup is a barn find but they don’t go into any detail about it at all. They have it listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,000 and… more»
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Granite State Tradition: Annual Boat & Auto Auction
In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, a group of boating and car enthusiasts in New Hampshire host an annual auction with a surprisingly good assortment of classic automobiles for sale. There’s also a healthy selection of… more»
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LeMons Beaters! Pontiac Fiero VS Honda CRX
An eBay seller is clearing out what looks like a yard full of potential project cars, and while they’ll all need heaps of work, the path towards completion could be much shorter if they’re converted to track use. Among… more»
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Turbo Pony Project: 1984 Ford Mustang GT
A rarely seen trim line born from the years of turbocharged Fox Bodies is this 1984 GT Turbo. While we know and love the SVO on these pages, along with the venerable 5.0L V8, the two-year-only GT Turbo is… more»
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1 of 159 Made: 1958 Packard Wagon
With only 159 of these 1958 Packard Wagons produced in the company’s last year, they’re the definition of rare. They’re also slightly awkward and/or ungainly, scale-wise, which makes me like them even more. This example is listed on eBay in… more»
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The ’80s Called: Custom Porsche 928
Although you can blame a lot of things on drugs, the ’80s were also an era of automotive excess, with a seemingly limitless supply of vendors hawking body kits, custom wheels and more, along with body shops all too… more»
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Raced From New: 12,000 Mile 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
For many of us in the Gen X and Gen Y generations, DSMs like this 12,613 mile Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo hatchback were among the cars we pined to drive in high school. The ultimate trim was the turbocharged… more»
