In the U.S. market, Nissan sold its cars under the Datsun banner through 1984. One of the most desirable automobiles they sold in the 1960s was the Datsun 1600 2-seat roadster (known as the Fairlady in the homeland). While… more»
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Gullwing Holy Grail: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
The historic and significant Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe (Gullwing) was built between 1954-57, although a roadster was also made between 1957-63. Originally not considered to be a production car, it was built in Germany but targeted at the U.S. market…. more»
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Cobra Alternative! 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
Jamming an American V8 in a nimble European sports car has been done numerous ways, most famously in the form of Carroll Shelby’s Cobra, based on the British AC Ace. This Sunbeam Tiger takes the same approach, right down… more»
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Backyard Find? 1969 Porsche 911 T
This 1969 Porsche 911T looks like it’s been sitting in someone’s backyard for a few decades, or perhaps a small salvage yard, following a nose hit that took out the front fenders, headlamps, and bumper. Of course, what was… more»
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BF Classified: 30-Year-Stored Bugeye Sprite
Every once in a while, I get to write a post about a car that should sell to the first person that sees it with the available cash. This is one of those posts! This 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite has… more»
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Dusty Survivor: 1969 AMC AMX
American Motors, long known for building practical, economic automobiles, got into the pony car revolution in 1968 with the Javelin. And, unlike the competition, also offered a 2-seat GT version called the AMX (named after an AMC experimental model)…. more»
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Tent Find: 1965 Porsche 912 Sunroof Coupe
This stalled Porsche 912 project was to be the owner’s final solo restoration job, but due to health issues, it will remain unfinished and up to the next owner to wrap up. Fortunately, this is a solid platform for… more»
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Solid Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z
It’s amazing to see how quickly old-school Z cars took off in recent years, especially for the first run of the 240Z. The Series 1 cars are practically untouchable at this stage, and long-dormant projects are even being pulled… more»
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Alleyway Find: 1972 Triumph Stag
I have covered quite a few British sports cars for Barn Finds. Topping the list are MGs of all ilks, Triumph TR4s, and a few Jaguars thrown in for good measure. Today, however, is a first for me in… more»
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Blue Plate Turbo: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
Ah, the Ford Mustang SVO: a car I still yearn to own but have yet to have fallen into my lap at the right price. The SVO is the ultimate Mustang from the 1980s, in my opinion, aside from… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1970 BMW 2002
When it comes to BMW 2002s these days, getting a good deal requires getting to the house with the car in the garage before the other guy does. You’d also be wise to have a trailer in tow and… more»
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Wheeler Dealers Project: 1983 Volkswagen GTI
For years, I watched Wheeler Dealers, one of the few programs I actually would make an effort to tune in to and/or record. Unfortunately, they lost me when Edd hit the road. I tried to keep watching, but the… more»
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Turbo Survivor: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
This Z31 chassis Nissan 300ZX features the upgraded turbocharged engine with the preferred five-speed manual gearbox. But that’s just one aspect of its appeal, as the car itself is in incredible survivor-grade condition, with a beautiful exterior and equally… more»
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Turbo T-Top Car: 1991 Toyota MR2
Sometimes, we see modified cars and expect the worst. It’s going to have issues. It’s going to be modified to death. It’s going to be beaten on. But that’s not always the case, as sometimes modifications are a matter… more»
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Hot Rod Wagon: 1995 Volvo 850 T5-R
When it comes to hot wagons, the Volvo 850 T5-R basically broke the mold wide open back in 1995. Up until that point, the world hasn’t spent much time thinking about the prospects of a hot-rod wagon, especially here… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
This 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster is an original survivor that is claimed to be rust-free. It is a stunning looking car, and it’s one that I wouldn’t mind parking in my garage. It is looking for a new home,… more»
