About as close to an Italian “wagon” as most of us are likely to see on the road today would be an SUV: a used Maserati Levante or an Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Tonale, which are often much cheaper… more»
Project Cars
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6-Cylinder Project: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
This 1970 Chevy Nova likely began life as a “Grandma” car. It has the right power equipment for that assumption (250 cubic inch inline-6, 2-speed automatic transmission, drum brakes). After 140,000 miles, it still runs, though the seller says… more»
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Just 3 Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
One of Chevrolet’s biggest-selling cars of 1970 was the mid-size Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe. More than 300,000 copies left the assembly line that year with 96% of them equipped with a V8 engine. The seller’s car is one and… more»
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Shop Owner’s Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
Owners of automotive repair shops are often given vehicles in lieu of payment when the repair bills exceed a point of no return. However, this doesn’t mean they’re receiving desirable cars in exchange for the work performed. Often, it’s… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The prospect of a new project car is a time of elation for most car enthusiasts. We know that our garage will soon be filled with the high hopes that come with potentially being the one to revive a… more»
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Stored for 20 Years: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
The Porsche 944 Turbo has been discussed to death in internet forums whereby potential owners debate the merit of buying a 951 over a modern-day Boxster or 996. The debate can be fiery at times, with 911 owners claiming… more»
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Under the Shelves Find: 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4
The Austin Healey 100-6 is one of those classic cars that while undoubtedly desirable, always seems to be lurking in barn find form somewhere, at any given time. It definitely seems to be on the leader board as a… more»
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Whatisit: 1980 “Special” Homemade Car
Here’s a Rorschach test in the form of a car. I’ve been searching for traces of existing cars in its styling, but maybe that endeavor is doomed to failure – I’m at a loss. It’s advertised as a 1980… more»
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Ford-Powered: 1970 Jaguar XKE 2+2
Every car has its fans, even the Jaguar XKE 2+2. We can moan about the roof line, the extra weight, the lack of sporting feel – but these cars sold well when launched by the factory in 1966. By… more»
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Rat Rod: 1968 Triumph GT6
The Triumph GT6 can appear elegant or tough depending on how it’s dressed. This owner conducted a body-off restoration of many components underneath this heavily patina’d sheet metal – transmission, brakes, etc – and it runs and drives well;… more»
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One-Year-Only Convertible: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
With a lifespan of four decades and millions of examples produced, the Pontiac Grand Prix isn’t exactly a difficult car to find in the marketplace, but there are a few rarities among the many offerings that are always exciting… more»
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Western Nebraska Truck: 1955 Ford F-100 272 V8
The Great Plains conjures up so many mental images, from great sweeping prairies and farm fields to small family farms. That region has to still be loaded with old pickups lying around in barns or in fields waiting for… more»
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Leopard Skin Print: Custom 1994 Dodge Viper
One of the best ways to get into a car that is listed for a discount is to buy one that’s been modified. Of course, it’s a slippery slope in terms of how modified the vehicle in question is… more»
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6-Speed Flood Project: 2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
Here’s a project car opportunity that introduces all sorts of questions: the 996 chassis continues disrupt relationships, automotive forums, and car gatherings. Is it a good car? Is it a ticking time bomb? The debate rages on, and sadly,… more»
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Hemi-Powered: 1924 Ford T-Bucket
It feels like Hot Rod week at Barn Finds, with our feature car the second such vehicle to appear on our pages in under a day. While the previous vehicle was an old-school Ford Roaster, this is a 1924… more»
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Driver Quality Pony: 1969 AMC Javelin
American Motors jumped into the “pony car” market in 1968, three years after the Ford Mustang set the industry on its ear. Typical of most AMC cars, the Javelin wasn’t guilty of putting a dent in the output of… more»
