When the badge-engineered Colt first appeared on U.S. soil, it was actually a compelling captive import, offering rear-wheel drive and decent looks, combined with wagon variants and later “Silent Shaft” engine technology. As the years wore on, the Colt… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1984 Dodge Cargo Van
Finding a clean first-generation Caravan isn’t easy days; finding a preserved Cargo Van of the same generation with a manual transmission is downright impossible. This example appears to be as good as it’s described, with a clean body and no… more»
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Family Collection Sell-Off: Classics in Florida
We recently received a tip about a collection clean-out in Florida, apparently listed by a private family that comes across as mildly cantankerous in the craigslist description. It’s too bad they won’t do silly things like “answer emails” or… more»
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From Limousine To Wrecker: 1929 Packard 645
If cars could talk, I would pull up a chair beside this one and listen. In the late ’20s to early ’30s this car was among the elite probably making regular trips from Long Island into the city. Luxury… more»
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1986 Yugo GV Garage Find With Only 1,803 Miles?
It’s hard to believe based on the photos, but the seller of this Yugo GV claims there’s just over 1,800 original miles on the clock. The information in the listing is scattered at best, and the current condition of… more»
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Stored 278 Years: 1979 AMC Pacer
AMC Pacers are very much a “love it or hate it” kind of car… They’re kind of like a DMC-12 in that they’re an iconic design that’s been immortalized in film and popular culture and always turns heads of… more»
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World’s Most Efficient Find: Volkswagen XL-1
I’ve had the opportunity to write about some pretty unusual cars during my life, but this Volkswagen is definitely up there with the best of them. The XL-1 was developed by Volkswagen to snatch the crown as the World’s… more»
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9 Second Sidekick: 1993 Geo Tracker
This Geo Tracker does two things few cars can do at the same time: it runs nine second quarter miles and also takes its owner to work and back each day. Featuring an incredible engine swap that resulted in… more»
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Italian Supercar: 1974 Elcar Zagato
This is a car that I have been trying to find for a few years now, or one like it. This 1974 Elcar Zagato (yeah, that Zagato) can be found here on Craigslist with a $2,000 asking price. It’s… more»
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How Many Left? 1989 Sterling 827 SLI
This rare 1989 Sterling 827 SLI has all the hallmarks of an elderly-owned vehicle that hit the auction lot once the heirs decided they wanted nothing to do with the unusual make. There’s almost 250,000 miles on the odometer,… more»
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Rare Breadvan: Porsche 924 Turbo DP Cargo
One of the first things I’ll do when I make a billion dollars is to commission the creation of a custom wagon of my choosing like all those oil-rich princes and sultans in the Middle East. That seems to… more»
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No Insane Mode: 1980 Comuta-Car
My prediction for a surge in vintage EV values hasn’t quite panned out yet (crickets), but cars like this 1980 Comuta-Car are still super interesting to see, in my opinion. This little edgy wedge can be found here on… more»
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British Basket Case: 1988 Sterling 825SL
Are you looking for a late 80’s Acura Legend, but without the reliability and easy parts availability? Well, look no further! This 1988 Sterling 825SL does share many common components with its Japanese cousin but is known for a… more»
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Bargain EV? 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident
I have a couple of friends who live in sort of a, not a gated community, but a community.. with a gate and a fence.. hmm.. well, in any case, it would be perfect for something like this 1959… more»
READER AD: 1967 Rambler Rogue
This Rambler Rogue has some bumps and bruises but looks to be in decent shape. Reader Jeremy D bought it when he was just 15 years old and has been working on it ever since. The original engine has… more»
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Family Project: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L
Once referred to as “The Flying Fish Bowl,” the AMC Pacer is a car that may well have been in danger of fading off into obscurity like many of its contemporaries had it not been for the starring role… more»
