Having spent a few hours of my own on the internet, I’m aware that there is a tendency to loathe “the flipper.” The signs are often obvious, one of them being pictures of a car for sale on a… more»
Project Cars
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Pint-Sized Project: 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a subcompact car before there was technically such a thing. Designed by Nash Motors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, they were built by Austin in England from 1954 to 1961. The target audience was women and/or those families… more»
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Texas Two-Owner: 1974 AMC Gremlin
There’s patina and then there’s Texas patina. This 1974 AMC Gremlin is said to be a two-owner car and is located in Texas. It’s a mystery as to how long it’s been sitting, but the seller thinks possibly since… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1965 Ford Mustang Barn Find
The Ford Mustang had its coming out party at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964. The car was met with such enthusiasm and success that the company would go on to sell nearly 1.3 million copies… more»
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Original Paint: 1959 Cadillac Series 62
Tail fins were still a popular feature on several prestigious cars back in the late fifties, and as far as over-the-top styling goes, it’s really hard to beat the rear view of the 1959 Cadillac 62 Series. For that… more»
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Chevy V8 Canadian: 1964 Pontiac Parisienne
Named after a Parisian female (Paris, France), the Pontiac Parisienne was built by GM of Canada from 1958 to 1986. While it looked like a U.S. Catalina, Chevrolet mechanical components were under the hood. The seller has a Custom… more»
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Highly-Optioned 1977 GMC High Sierra Short Bed
The High Sierra trim was one of the nicer trim levels available for ’77 GMC Pickups. This example came with loads of upgrades and features including dual electric horns, heavy-duty springs, a chain-driven transfer case, gas tank skid plates,… more»
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BF Auction: 2010 Proterra Prototype Number One
As the world’s population increases with much of the growth occurring in urban areas, governments at all levels are encouraging the motoring public to abandon cars in favor of public transport for our daily commute. The theory seems sound,… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Datsun 260Z
Over the past decade, interest in early Datsun Z-cars has increased considerably. They were well-liked when new, as they offered great performance and looks for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, many have suffered rough lives and were recycled long ago…. more»
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440/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Tribute
Hiding in this garage is a driving project candidate that will appeal to enthusiasts focused more on outright performance than spotless originality. The seller has transformed a humble 1971 Dodge Challenger into an R/T Tribute with a rebuilt 440ci… more»
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Running 1972 Saab Sonett
Saab is known for its quirky and unique aviation-inspired designs. The Sonett was the brand’s divergence into the sports car realm. The car is far more compact than other Saab models, has sharper angles, and has a front-mid-engine. This… more»
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Rare EV Mini Bike: 1975 Auranthetic Charger
The 1973 Oil Crisis had long-term ramifications for many industries and certainly for millions of people who relied on oil and gas to power their vehicles. Many businesses got their start in that era as people tried to figure… more»
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Original Grand Tourer: 1927 Mercedes 12/55 Mannheim
This is an unusual find, especially for discovering on a site like craigslist. The car shown here is a 1927 Mercedes 12/55 Mannheim, a large sedan manufactured by Daimler-Benz AG and one of the first vehicles sold under the… more»
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A Passing Resemblance: Jaguar XK120 Kit Car
When you stop to think about it, fiberglass changed the automotive world. From Corvettes to the plethora of kit cars sold from the fifties through today, this invention made a lot of dreams possible. In the kit car world,… more»
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1 of 652: 1973 Jensen Interceptor 440 V8
The Jensen Interceptor was a grand touring car built by Jensen Motors in England between 1966 and 1976. In the U.S., it may have been considered a Chrysler product by some because 383 and 440 cubic inch Mopar V8s… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1974 Jensen-Healey
One challenge potential buyers face when searching for a Jensen-Healey to park in their garage is locating one without rust issues. This 1974 example is a dry-climate survivor that has avoided that fate. It is as solid as the… more»
