One of the more interesting import cars from the 1980s that has been popping up on collectors’ radar is the Volkswagen Scirocco. If you’ve watched some of the online auctions as I have, you’ve likely been slightly shocked to… more»
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Numbers Matching Roadster: 1954 MG TF
When I was a youngster, it seemed like the picture of the iconic sports car was almost always an MG TD. It didn’t matter where it was: children’s books, toy stores, artwork, and so on – if they wanted… more»
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Humpty Dumpty: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Plymouth gave the Barracuda an extreme makeover in 1970 and sales increased by 50% to nearly 49,000 units. In that mix was the ‘Cuda performance hardtop with a 383 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed transmission, a rare combination… more»
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Needs Finishing: Van’s RV-9A Experimental Aircraft
I don’t think Van’s Aircraft was trying to be funny when it said its RV-9A is “an airplane that you look forward to landing.” Hopefully, every time a pilot goes up, he or she looks forward to getting it… more»
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Nice Project? 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
Don’t let that split lip (bumper) fool you, this 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra looks better than what the photos will lead you to believe. Sure, it’s faded and there’s surface rust, but hey, that’s patina! Just kidding,… more»
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British Barn Rescue: 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BN7
We posted a few days ago about an Austin Healey that was pulled out of a barn as part of an estate cleanout, and the seller mentioned that he had another British sports car lurking in the same leaky… more»
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Parked in ’87: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Wagon
Rare doesn’t always mean valuable, but rare can certainly mean cool. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvair station wagon has been in the seller’s care since 1987 when he parked it in the garage as a running vehicle. He claims there… more»
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Running Project Truck: 1986 Chevrolet C-10
The Chevrolet C-10 is about as perfect as it gets for a starter project truck. You can still buy a ratty one without serious rust for reasonable money, and while they are clearly no longer as cheap as they… more»
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Rare Pickup: 1962 Volkswagen Double Cab
Among the coolest air-cooled Volkswagen Buses are the ones sold in limited numbers here in the states or the earliest examples with the split windshield design But what if you could combine both of those things into a hard-to-find… more»
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Cheap Chrome Bumper: 1971 Corvette Coupe
In Greek mythology, the Sirens were half bird, half woman creatures that lured sailors into danger by the sweet, beautiful sound of their song. Looking at this gorgeous, but worn Brands Hatch Green 1971 Corvette for sale on craigslist… more»
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Huge Stash of Rare Dorettis and Triumphs Found!
In the annals of orphan British cars, Tom Householder stands out as a champion for one of the more obscure makes, the Swallow Doretti. Householder was involved in the founding of the Triumph Register and still owns a large… more»
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440-Powered 1970 Dodge Coronet 500
Although they shared the same B-Body platform in 1970, the Dodge Coronet doesn’t seem to get nearly as much love as the Charger, that is unless it happens to be a Super Bee model. But the Coronet got a… more»
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Majestic Project: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300d
The factories of Mercedes-Benz were devastated during WWII; consequently, the first cars it produced after the war were the small-platform 170 series – pre-war leftovers. Not until 1949 did the company begin work on a truly new post-war design,… more»
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Mustang Dry Run: 1963 ½ Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
In many circles, the Falcon Futura Sprint is considered the forerunner to the Ford Mustang. A V8 engine became available in the Falcon for the first-time mid-year and is considered a 1963 ½ model. Like the so-called 1964 ½… more»
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302 V8 Project: 1969 Ford Mustang
Ford gave the Mustang its most extensive styling update in 1969 though it rode on the same platform that began the pony car fury in 1964. Changes to the fastback body style would be the most dramatic, creating an… more»
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Two Bikes and Free Trailer: Honda 90 and Kawasaki 250
Everyone loves getting something for free. Free is nice, but what if I were to tell you that the core of the deal is even sweeter. Take a look at this vintage motorcycle and trailer combination for sale on… more»
