There seems to be an emerging genre of modified trucks that consists of single cab pickup with a camper shell and airbag suspension. This is at least the third rig I can recall seeing with this exact combination of… more»
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2,600 Miles? 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Project
During my teen years, there was a local Chevrolet dealer that was also all-in with selling the DeLorean, having a stainless steel car in their showroom, plus at least a couple of others outside that they had painted. Being… more»
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Project Sedan: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
One of my other favorite sellers on eBay outside of the California donation lot is what seems like a salvage yard that keeps a few saveable vehicles out of the scrap pile by posting them for sale. One such… more»
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Cheap Runner: 1977 Pontiac Astre Hatchback
Many vehicles produced during The Malaise Era suffered the same fate. Owners drove them into the ground before trading them for something more modern that promised greatly improved performance. Most of those discards found their way to scrapyards years… more»
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Vintage Workhorse: 1958 Dodge D500 Dump Truck
I try not to romanticize, but wow, a 1958 Dodge D500 dump truck in front of a gen-u-ine quonset hut shed – does it get any better? This old gal is looking for a new home after many decades… more»
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Vintage RV Road Trip – Todd’s 1982 Lazy Daze
Aircraft aluminum side and roof panels and high-quality interiors make California’s Lazy Daze RVs a top choice in the used camper market. After years of screen-shopping and research, I decided to roll the dice and retrieve this entry-level 1982… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1997 Aston Martin DB7
For enthusiasts of modern classics, the Aston Martin DB7 remains one of the most important models in the company’s history. This 1997 Aston Martin DB7, listed here on eBay at no reserve, presents as a project opportunity with a… more»
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1 of 835: 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Sedan
In the 1960s, Cadillac’s largest and most expensive vehicles were the Fleetwood Series 75 Sedan and Limousine. Riding on a 150-inch wheelbase, these cars were intended to transport a crowd of nine passengers in high style. The principal difference… more»
BF Exclusive: V8-Powered 1969 Triumph TR6
How many European sports cars made good use of American small-block V8s from both Ford and Chevrolet? Off the top of my head, I can think of the Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger, Gordon-Keeble, TVR Griffith, Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada, the… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Many fans of the Plymouth Barracuda seem to lean toward the later E-Body examples as their favorite of the bunch, but the earlier A-Body cars are fun offerings as well, especially the first-generation cars with that massive piece of… more»
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Ready to Complete: 1969 Datsun Fairlady 2000
It wasn’t that long ago we featured another project-grade Datsun Fairlady Roadster up for sale, but this time we have one with the desirable 2.0L engine that gives the primitive two-seater a serious performance boost. Overlooked by the classic… more»
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Rare Replica: 1968 Intermeccanica Italia
When I first spotted this project car on eBay, I thought it was a genuine Intermeccanica Italia, a limited-production roadster that rarely appears for sale. However, upon reading the description more carefully, this is a custom replica of an… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1971 Jensen Interceptor
There was a time when I considered the Jensen Interceptor one of the more exotic and exciting British project vehicles you could buy. In fact, I can recall seeing some very strong money for pristine examples over the years,… more»
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Ran Out of Time: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado
Getting a project across the proverbial finish line is a milestone for any vehicle enthusiast. However, even when critical achievements are met, you can still encounter burnout and throw in the towel. This 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is one of… more»
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5.0 V8 Equipped: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Even in this 1978 Ford Mustang’s rather worn state, you don’t need 20/20 vision to recognize this one as a Cobra, or actually, a Cobra II. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first Mustang II that… more»
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V8 Project: 1957 Ford Custom 300
The 1957 model year was a big one for Ford. They were all new that year, the Ranchero pickup and the Skyliner retractable hardtop were new body styles, and Ford beat Chevrolet in the sales game. The latter was… more»
