Panel trucks make really fun projects and are great for advertising purposes. You’ve probably seen all sorts of panel trucks restored and/or hot-rodded with all sorts of advertising painted on the side. This specific truck is a 1951 Chevrolet… more»
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Motor Build Setback: 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
We do love it when an owner of a classic car grenades the original motor, finds a replacement to hold him over and then sets about rebuilding the original. The seller of this 1990 944 S2 cabriolet had a… more»
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Gentleman’s Racer: 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB
This battered Alvis Speed 20 SB is a recent sale at an auction in the UK, but it’s worth discussing here for its significance and the massive undertaking ahead of the new owner. This Speed 20s were packed with… more»
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Lost in Suburbia: 1976 Datsun 620 King Cab
This is the kind of truck that, were it in my neighborhood, I would absolutely walk over to my neighbor’s and offer him $300 to remove from his property. Can’t tell you why, other than the suburban surroundings just… more»
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Parked Under Pecans: 1986 Mazda RX7
The second generation Mazda RX7 continued the company’s habit of sticking low displacement rotary engines in its halo sports car, and this 1986 model is a first-year run of the refreshed design. Sold by an owner who provides a… more»
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Skilled Restorers Only: 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton
In November of 1935, the Auburn Automobile Company shocked the world by displaying at the New York Automobile Show what could reasonably be called the most advanced automobile produced in America. The Cord 810 was a smash hit, and… more»
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Can This Ragtop Be Saved? 1970 Oldsmobile 98
This is one nice car! Or, it was when it was put into storage around 25 years ago. It’s also one long car and one very desirable car, or it could be again with a lot of elbow grease…. more»
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Pagoda Project: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
There’s some revival to be done on this Mercedes 230SL, as it’s been sitting for over 20 years, but as an early Pagoda roadster with a rare manual transmission, I’d say it’s worth the effort. The question is, is… more»
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True 442? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project
From here, this Cutlass doesn’t look too bad! Unfortunately, this cool blue cruiser has a serious case of tin worm and will need lots of sheet metal. There is no doubt that this car was a looker when it… more»
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Early Model Desert Find: 1974 Toyota Corolla
Toyotas from the late 1970s are no stranger to these pages, but I can’t recall the last time we spotted an early 1970s find like this 1974 Toyota Corolla. Autoweek wrote not too long ago that this vintage Toyota has… more»
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2 Cylinder Project: 1971 Honda N600
The guys here at Barn Finds featured a collection at some point in the last few years that included one of these terrific old Honda N600s. I seriously considered buying it, but couldn’t make the math work with transport costs…. more»
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Almost Rust Free: 1960 Mercedes 190SL
This Mercedes was found in a California garage, where it had been hidding for the better part of 30 years. The seller states that it is “almost rust free”, which is just a nice way of saying it has rust… more»
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Elder Statesman: Barn Find Porsche 901 911
This is simply a phenomenal story that is difficult to tell in such a short space. I’ll try my best to summarize: the first production run of Porsche’s classic 911 are referred to as 901 cars, and Porsche lacked… more»
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Poor Man’s Rolls: 1951 Triumph Razoredge
Here’ s car you don’t often see, especially in the U.S. – a 1951 Triump “Razoredge” sedan, listed on craigslist for $2,500 in the San Francisco Bay area. These are interesting alternatives to Rolls Royce and Bentley models of… more»
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Pre-War Survivor! 1939 Wanderer W 23 Cabriolet
For the first time since 1954, this handsome 1939 Wanderer W 23 finds itself for sale. It last ran three years ago, and retains many original parts. Listed here on eBay, the pre-war convertible’s $125,000 “Buy It Now” price… more»
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Project Potential: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
This seems like a potentially good buy for the Merkur fan: a nicely optioned XR4Ti for just $850. Sure, it needs a lot of work and appears to have been used for parts pillaging, but the drivetrain and interior… more»
