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»
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1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan Delivery Project
Listed here on Hemmings for $4,400 and parked in Park Rapids, Minnesota is this Ford Deluxe Sedan Delivery for your review. It’s been in storage for 40+ years and is showing it’s age.
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1954 Cadillac Ambulance: Vintage Ghostbuster?
There are few pictures and little information provided on this Ambulance “pajarito” found listed in Phoenix here on craigslist. The engine is not frozen and there is “some rocker and floorboard rust”. The asking price of $2,800 seems reasonable, so… more»
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Air-Cooled Rarity: 1930 Franklin 145 Coupe
Air cooling was considered a feature in the early years of motoring, when it meant one less thing to deal with (no liquid cooling system). Franklin was a long-time proponent of air cooling, but unfortunately the company barely survived… more»
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Vintage Thames Minivan In Idaho
The Thames 800 van was a staple of late 50’s through the 60’s commercial operations in the United Kingdom. Sized like a small minivan, the small Ford hauled many an item around from warehouse to store. I have no idea… more»
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Dry Storage Find: 1968 AMC AMX Go Pack
We don’t have much to go on about this AMX, but maybe you don’t need much to know you want it! Fresh out of a 39-year ownership, the car is said to have been in dry storage and certainly looks… more»
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Off The Road Since ’73: 1969 MG Midget
Looking for an inexpensive project? This 1969 MG Midget find courtesy of Barn Finds reader Proston looks like it would be relatively straightforward to return to the road. The A-series engine is known to be a tough one, and… more»
