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Batteries Not Included: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL EV

I know that you’ve been wondering when we were going to show yet another battery-powered Mazda RX-7! It’s been since last August, when Jeff showed us one in the weeds that needed a lot of work. To follow up… more»

$750 Hot Rod: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

The other day, I swore to myself I had enough projects. I was content; there was a solid combination of rarity and variety in my stash and I shouldn’t want for anything else. Then, I found a sweet Volvo… more»

What’s It Worth? 1955 Willys CJ-5 Jeep

This thing gives me the willys, just because I want it so much. The 1955 Willys CJ-5 seen here is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $2,000 and there is no reserve. There are… more»

$1,800 OBO: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

This is a 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe and it can be found listed on the Nex-Tech Classifieds website. The seller is asking $1,800 or best offer for this car. Thanks to Gaylon S for sending in this find!… more»

Leaky Barn Victim: 1965 Riviera Gran Sport

The Buick Riviera remains one of the prettier cars to come out of Detroit, but they don’t often stay that way as the years wear on. This Riviera comes with the desirable Gran Sport package but has been stored… more»

Jolly Green Project: 1972 AMC Javelin

If anyone watches the drama-injected TV show Fast ‘N Loud, then you’ll know the owner of the shop, Richard Rawlings, loves green cars. I wonder if he’s checking out this claimed-original Jolly Green AMC Javelin here on eBay. The seller seems… more»

Jiffy Lube Serviced? 1979 Ferrari 400

The Ferrari 400 was not exactly one of the most loved exotics when it was introduced. The tide has turned, slightly, as the prices of other models have skyrocketed and enthusiasts look for any affordable point of entry for… more»

Custom Corvair: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Van

Here’s your standard, everyday, run-of-the-mill, factory-made van. Or, somewhere underneath that hand-formed metal work is a standard van. This 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Van is listed on the Copart website and it will go up for auction on January 5th. Thanks… more»

4X4 Project: 1957 International S-120 Pickup

IH lovers unite, here’s a 1957 International Harvester S-120 4×4 Pickup and it’s on Craigslist. The seller is asking $6,995 for this project pickup. This rugged pickup is in Kingman, Arizona. NADA lists the “low retail” as being just over… more»

Moving to Florida: ’74 DeTomaso Pantera Project

Ah, yes – a sentiment I know well: the yearning to live in a warm weather climate, where snow rarely falls and you can drive your beloved project cars all day long. Except for the owner of this unfinished… more»

Truck Corral: No Reserve Chevy 3100

You’d be forgiven if you got excited and thought all three of these vintage pickups were up for grabs. It’d be fair to expect that they be released from their slumber in the less-than-glamorous surroundings of an old barn… more»

Rusty Potential: 1955 Chevy Nomad

If this old Nomad listed on eBay was any other car, it might not be worth restoring but these have been desirable since the 1960s and are easily six figure cars when restored. There aren’t many of these Nomads left… more»

$4,700 LIN OLN! 1955 Lincoln Capri

This black beauty is a 1955 Lincoln Capri. It’s such a good-looking, solid car and you can find it on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,800. This one is only 50 miles from me, up in Maple Lake,… more»

Mucho Macho: 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho

To say that this 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho is in charge would be repetitive. Although, the Honcho for Jeep was basically just a trim package so it wasn’t any more or less capable than a regular Jeep J-10 from… more»

Solid Find! 1968 Mercury Cyclone

Yes, it’s a little rough. However, the vast majority of this car seems pretty darn okay to me. And, being the unusual car liker I am, I’ve always been intrigued by the Mercury Cyclone versus the Ford Torino (nothing… more»

One of 150: Basketcase Lamborghini Diablo SE30

Finding a Lamborghini in any form as a project is a rare occurence. But more often than not, if one is discovered, it’s a model from the 1970s, languishing after years of hard use. Occassionally, however, they turn up… more»