For some reason, I rarely think of a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham from the 1980s as a car that needs work. I just assume that they’ve been taken care of, maintained, loved, washed, kept in a garage, etc. This is… more»
Project Cars
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Running 4-Speed Project: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
As with most projects, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has both pros and cons to consider, one of the former being that the engine and transmission are still factory components. It’s also currently running, and it’s a convertible, so I’m… more»
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Cheap V8 Project: 1968 Ford Torino GT
It is often said that we only get what we pay for, a fact perfectly demonstrated by this 1968 Ford Torino GT. The seller’s price looks dirt-cheap, but the buyer faces a mountain of work before it returns to… more»
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No-Reserve Ferrari Replica: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE Convertible
Few cars spark conversation quite like a Ferrari replica, and this 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE–based build is guaranteed to do exactly that. Listed on eBay at no reserve, this red Fiero Ferrari replica blends mid-1980s Pontiac engineering with unmistakable… more»
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One Bolt Fenders: 1972 Citroen DS Wagon
This blue Citroen DS wagon looks like the sort of cool French classic that makes you stop and take a second look – but don’t let that beautiful body style fool you. Based on the photos from the eBay… more»
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Ready to Rebuild: 1971 Porsche 914
There’s a quiet dejection baked into some listings, as if acknowledging that a project didn’t our quite as expected (I’ve written a few of these sorts of ads in my day.) Then there are the tell-tale signs that someone… more»
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Still In The Barn? 1971 Plymouth Duster Twister
In 1970, Plymouth introduced the sporty Duster, a fastback version of the Valiant compact. It quickly began to sell well, including the Duster 340, a performance model. In 1971, Plymouth added the Twister option, which gave the car the… more»
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Mild Project: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
The history of the “people’s car” is rooted in Adolf Hitler’s Germany. The Nazi party’s successor to the country’s labor unions – aka the German Labour Front – founded Volkswagen in 1937 after Hitler ordered that a cheap, mass-produced… more»
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Project or Parts Car? 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
At first glance, this 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider has the right ingredients: a tiny Italian convertible, 4-speed manual, and classic red paint. But once you dig into the details from the eBay listing, this one starts looking less… more»
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Cheap Wheels in Wisconsin: 1995 Ford Escort
The Ford Escort replaced the Pinto and was the company’s first “world car,” meaning that the car was developed across numerous global markets. It debuted in 1981 and was in production across three generations through 2003. The seller has… more»
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Too Many Doors to Save? 1957 Plymouth Savoy
Named after an upscale hotel, the Savoy was an entry-level or middle grade car in Plymouth’s full-size lineup in the 1950s (and through 1964). Sedans and wagons were the body styles (no hardtops or convertibles in this price range)…. more»
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Original 440/4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
While the first-generation examples are cool and desirable Mopars, it wasn’t until the second gen came around in 1968 that things really started to take off in the right direction for the Dodge Charger. The demand for models made… more»
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Original 394: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Times were a-changing at the dawn of the 1960s. Vehicle manufacturers were adopting more conservative styling, with the radical fins of the 1950s almost a distant memory. This 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Coupe retains a set of fins,… more»
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Does This Push Your Buttons? 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
In a number of Barn Finds stories, I have recommended the De Tomaso Pantera as a sensible purchase for those who want to have something that combines nasty fast looks, exotic lines, and simple reliability. Well, let’s admit that… more»
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Rare Bargain: 1958 Devin 295
Listed here on eBay in Austin, Colorado, is this 1958 Devin kit car, sitting—rather unusually—on a 1951 Morris Minor chassis, with a Crosley engine. It apparently was raced in period, autocrosses in Castle Rock, Colorado, and photos and clippings… more»
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Lost Storage! 1963 Austin Healey 3000 BJ7
Austin-Healey 3000 prices – along with those of several other British makes – have finally softened enough to put these cars on a few more “wanted” lists. The days of Big Healeys selling for over $100k are in the… more»
