UPDATE 1/16/12 – The auction ended with 33 bids and a high bid of $30,322, but it did not meet reserve. Italian cars are known for their beautifully designed bodies and high-strung engines. Rust is also no stranger to… more»
Project Cars
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Disappearing Act: 1956 Siata 1250 GTZ Zagato
UPDATE 1/7/12 – The seller has removed the listing and indicated that the car is no longer available. There are many extremely rare cars that raced in some of the world’s most historic races and then just disappeared. Many… more»
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FWD V8: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Front wheel drive is great where efficiency is concerned, but it usually isn’t the best option for high powered cars. In the 1960’s Oldsmobile decided they wanted to change that image, so they began development of a new front… more»
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Daily Driver: 1973 Triumph TR6
UPDATE 1/6/12 – This TR6 ending up selling for $4,500. Many have been tempted by the Triumph TR6, but I never understood the appeal. They seemed plain and overpriced. That is, until one day I saw a freshly painted… more»
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Rust in Peace: 1960 SAAB 93
UPDATE 1/6/12 – This 93 ended up selling for $2,901 with 32 bids. With the recent announcement of Saab’s tragic demise, we thought it was fitting to feature a car from the company’s heyday, back when they were still… more»
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Track and Field: 1960 Triumph TR3A
UPDATE – It appears this TR3 has sold. We hope it went to a good home! Most barn finds start life with a loving and caring owner that drove and maintained them. But due to some circumstances, their beloved… more»
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Franken-Spider: 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce
UPDATE 1/4/12 – The Franken-Spider ended up selling for $6,412. Well sold! The seller of the Moretti project we just featured mentioned an Alfa Romeo which they also have for sale. It turned out to be a rare 1957… more»
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1960 Moretti Tour du Monde Project
UPDATE 1/3/12 – Sold for $3,075. Moretti isn’t a marque that many people know about or remember. But for the few that do, the name conjures up images of small hand-built Italian sports cars. These little machines tore up… more»
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1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider Project
UPDATE 12/31/11 – This Veloce Spider end up selling for $30,100 with 31 bids. $30,000 is a lot of money, but it’s a bargain for a car that is eligible for the Mille Miglia and the California Grand. We… more»
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Teutonic Decay: 1959 Porsche 356A
UPDATE 12/25/11 – Sold for $13,100 with 16 bids. This car is going to be a massive project for the new owner and we wish them the best of luck. When we first spotted this 1959 Porsche 356A here… more»
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FWD Fun: 1976 Lancia Beta Coupe
Update – The auction for this Lancia has ended with only one bid at $2,500. The seller has already relisted the car, but they haven’t lowered their BIN price of $2,750. The 70’s wasn’t the best eras for the… more»
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Barn Bond: 1962 Aston Martin DB4
James Bond might have been a brash and brave secret agent, but we bet he wouldn’t have had the guts to take on this project 1962 Aston Martin DB4. This rough DB4 has been in storage since 1974, and… more»
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Mean Pony: 1968 Shelby Cobra GT 350
Update – There was a lot of interest in this Shelby, with 27 bids. Even though the auction made it to $31,101, only $6,400 less than the seller’s BIN price, it didn’t meet reserve. The seller has yet to… more»
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American Icon: 1967 Shelby GT500
Update – The auction for this GT500 ended without any bids. The seller’s starting bid was just too high for a car in this kind of shape. They haven’t relisted it yet, but we will be on the lookout… more»
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Eeny, Meeny, Nash-Healey
Nash wasn’t a company known for sports cars, but after George Mason and Donald Healey had dinner one fine evening in 1949, they set out to change that image. The two CEOs struck a deal and formed the marque… more»
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British Beater: 1961 Triumph TR3
Update – The auction for this Heritage Certified TR3 has ended, with a winning bid of $11,321. This seems like a reasonable price for an original car and we hope the new owner has a blast with it. Old… more»
