A major project car, one that isn’t running, and one that has four doors? One that even has a $6,000 starting bid?! A 1972 Mazda RX-2?! Yes, even with those seemingly ill-suited traits, this is one highly-desirable car to… more»
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Parked For 22 Years: 1965 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
This gorgeous 1965 Porsche 356 Cabriolet is a true survivor, parked for 22 years and recently exhumed. As expected, bidding is intense and is already over $60K with eight days left. Said to be a numbers-matching example with under… more»
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Trade for a Horse: 1982 Jaguar XJS H.E.
We’ve seen all sorts of bartering offers made by sellers looking to get some added value out of an otherwise cheap car, but this is the first one I can recall where livestock would suffice. This 1982 Jaguar XJS… more»
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Dusty & Rusty: 1948 Armstrong Siddeley
It took me a while, and I’m still not completely sure of the model, but I believe this is a 1948 Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster (yeah, I know, only anoraks like me would care). It is, however, straight and relatively… more»
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Built for the Trades: 1981 Jeep J20
I recently watched the classic 90s film Twister, wherein Helen Hunt’s awesome Jeep J20 gets sucked into a tornado and then dropped into the pavement below. It always struck me as a shameful waste of a classic Jeep pickup,… more»
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One Family Owned: 1976 Plymouth Arrow
A few years ago, a junkyard I used to frequent had a Plymouth Arrow sitting on top of the stacks. I had never seen one before and thought long and hard about pulling some parts to throw on eBay…. more»
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Built by a Rally Driver: 1979 VW Rabbit Limo
Along with gray market importation and the liberal use of bodykits, the 1980s also saw the birth of the unlikely limousine, with cars not commonly stretched ending up with extra doors and rear passenger seating. These days, they still… more»
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Field Of Dreams: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
This poor Camaro has been sitting in a field for 25 years. The floors are rotted. The body is crinkled. The engine is seized. And the previous owner is still looking for the title. Hmm, this is starting to… more»
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UK Barn Find: BMW M535i
Among old-school BMW enthusiasts, the E12-chassis M535i is one of the more desirable M cars available. Never sold in the U.S. due to our draconian emissions laws, the M535i is effectively the only Motorsports division E12 5-Series built by… more»
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Prince of Maine: 1982 Porsche 928
“Good night you princes of Maine, you kings of New England.” That iconic line from John Irving’s Cider House Rules wafts into mind when looking at this 1982 Porsche 928, way up there in Vassalboro, Maine, about an hour south of… more»
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It’s Back Here Somewhere: 1958 Chevy Corvette
“Oh, the Corvette? Yeah, I parked it out back. Let me go dig it out, I think the keys are in the trunk…” In this round of Mad Libs on Craigslist, what’s happening in this picture? For starters, there’s… more»
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Prime Project: 1963 Porsche 356 B
If you’ve ever seriously considered a Porsche Project, and if you’re as drawn to the wonderful, iconic, bulbous yet sexy 356 B style offered from 1958 until 1963, then you’ll definitely be pulled towards the 356 found here on… more»
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Cheap Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Some people overlook this era of Corvette because they know that the power was down. The mid to late seventies was a bad time for performance cars and the ‘Vette was not immune. The only bright side to all… more»
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Swedish Graveyard: Volvo Collection in California
While yesterday’s “collection” post focused on old air-cooled VWs, today’s is about Volvo P1800 coupes. A craigslist seller in California’s San Fernando Valley has posted up a vast collection of these pretty Swedes, along with photos of a few… more»
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Not a Lincoln! 1957 Continental Mark II Project
Considering Ford’s Continental Division sold a mere 1325 and 444 of these elegant Continental Mark IIs in 1956 and 1957 (respectively), it’s amazing how often they turn up for sale. Or is it? These extravagant and beautifully-styled masterpieces have… more»
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48k Documented Miles: 1969 Chevelle SS 396
Looks kinda sad, doesn’t it? It’s a shame when a project goes by the wayside, but at the same time it’s an opportunity for someone else! This 1969 SS396 Chevrolet Chevelle has been in the seller’s possession since 1979,… more»
