Although this looks something like a Lotus 7, it’s not. Back in 1996, a Brit named Ron Champion wrote a book about building your own sports car for 250 pounds (roughly $380 at the time). The car he designed… more»
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Located! 1984 Maserati Biturbo
I laughed out loud when I read the wording of the ad for this car: “Cleaning out a barn for a family friend I have located a 1984 Maserati Biturbo car.” Based on the pictures, I can see how… more»
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Two For One: Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible
Who doesn’t love a good deal? Well if you are into package and bundle deals, you might be interested in this deal. List here on craigslist in Sacramento, California is this Oldsmobile two for one deal, priced at $10,500. First you get… more»
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Humpback! 1933 Dodge Sedan Delivery
I was struck by the patina on this Dodge Sedan Delivery with the unusual raised rear. You can still read the former owner’s name and address on the side of the doors, and a quick google search yielded a… more»
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1965 Corvette Sting Ray: Wrecked And Parked
This yellow 1965 Corvette here on craigslist was wrecked and subsequently parked in a garage in the ’80s, where it has remained ever since. Equipped from the factory with side pipes and a manual transmission, it’s at least a… more»
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Will This Hawk Fly Again? 1957 Studebaker
On the surface, this 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk looks pretty rough. It’s certainly not a peach. But there are some good things about the car, and I think it might be a worthwhile project for the right person. It… more»
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Waiting For A Drivetrain: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
I sometimes think of drivetrain-missing cars as a blank canvas. This particular one is located in Pampa, Texas, and is for sale here on eBay for $3,500 with no reserve or here on craigslist for $4,800. You could go… more»
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Flame Job: 1967 Volvo 122
I realized it’s been awhile since we explored Copart for some interesting finds, and as usual, it did not disappoint. This 1967 Volvo 122, found here, is a donation vehicle with some issues – the biohazard/chemical label for starters –… more»
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1978 Datsun 280Z: Finisher Needed
For a classic that’s said to be a great driver when restored, these Datsun Z-cars seem to pop up often as cheap projects. This particular example, a 1978 280Z here on eBay, is listed with no reserve and bidding at… more»
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1984 Chevrolet G20 Fire Van: Emergency!
I’ve made little effort to hide my love for ex-municipal vehicles on these pages. Perhaps it’s due to my summers working for the NY Bridge Authority and seeing all the neat equipment socked away in road salt storage facilities… more»
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1984 Corvette: Ramshackle Hotel
Here’s a listing for a 1984 Chevy Corvette here on eBay with lots of needs and some interesting stablemates. And what a stable it is – from what I can see, the lift next to the Corvette is made… more»
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Starter Pack: BMW 2000CS and CSI
Located in Orlando, Florida, these two classic BMW coupes are listed on craigslist as a package deal for $10,000. The 1966 2000CS and 3.0 CSI are both desirable “slicktop” models, meaning that they came without sunroofs. While the 2000CS… more»
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One Of How Many? Ford Van Conversion
Listed here on craigslist Reno, Nevada but parked in a yard (salvage yard?) in Stagecoach and priced at $3,700 is this 1989 Ford Econoline Conversion Van. We have posted a smaller conversion of this type as well as other… more»
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41 Years Of Storage: 1962 MGA 1600
I think the previous owner had good intentions when they started to store this 1962 MGA under this structure about 10 years ago. Unfortunately, as you can see from this picture, there were times when the tarps weren’t replaced… more»
Flashy Four-Door: 1959 Edsel Corsair
This 1959 Edsel Corsair is close to me in Selma, North Carolina. It’s up for sale here on eBay, where the opening bid is $1,600 without a reserve. It’s been in storage for over 30 years, and both the… more»
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20 Year Project: 1967 Mustang GTA
This 1967 Ford Mustang GTA has been a project car between two brothers for more than 20 years, but now they are ready to pass it on to someone else. Originally a big-block 390 V-8 car, it now has… more»
