To purists of the Porsche brand, the 944 Turbo is one of a handful of models snobbishly referred to as a “Poor Man’s Porsche” – though anyone who has owned and maintained one could surely argue that point. However,… more»
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1987 VW Scirocco 16-Valve For Just $1,000!
We just recently posted about a Volkswagen Scirocco project listed on eBay, and now I have yet another distraction staring me in the face of the two-door water-cooled variety: a 16-valve Scirocco listed for a paltry $1K and close… more»
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Project or Parts? 1970 Lotus Elan
I have to admit, this Lotus Elan looked pretty promising from afar – and I’m still not quite sure why the seller thinks it’s potentially a parts car. Sure, there are some fairly important pieces missing like most of… more»
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Euro-Spec E21 Barn Find: 1980 BMW 320/6
This 1980 BMW 320/6 is a dead-ringer for the barn find E21 I found in Connecticut a few years ago, right down to being a British market car with RHD steering. When I see finds like this, I’m even… more»
READER AD: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
Now, this is a barn find! Well, technically, it’s a carport find but either way, it’s an awesome find. Reader Rick H found it after it sat in the previous owner’s carport for the past 24 years. It’s going… more»
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1970 Fiat 850 Spider For Just $220!
To see a sweet little Italian convertible like this 1970 Fiat 850 Spider left to rot in the elements is a pretty sad sight. However, one person’s loss could be another’s gain. It is probably beyond salvation, but with… more»
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Black Plate 1966 Ford Cortina GT
As the 1960s dawned, Ford of Britain was working away feverishly developing a new family-sized car that was not only capable of seating two adults and two to three children but would be inexpensive to produce and to sell…. more»
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Is This 1973 Datsun 240Z Beyond Help?
At what point do you look at a classic car and decide that it may well be beyond salvation? That is the question that faces us with this 1973 Datsun 240Z. We’ve seen some really nice examples of the… more»
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Perfect Race Car Project: 1953 MG TD
A few years back I had the opportunity to test drive a low-mileage MG TD in the mountains of Wyoming. The drive was short, but the memory will forever remain. Since that day, I have dreamed of owning my… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco
I spent yesterday afternoon in an old junkyard favorite of mine, a facility that often grabs interesting complete cars that are listed for sale before going into the yard. Next to the building was a 1991 VW Corrado, a… more»
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Porch Find: 1968 Porsche 912 Project
It’s amazing what a good set of wheels can do for an otherwise poorly represented car on craigslist. This 1968 Porsche 912 appears to be parked on a porch, with no engine and no mention of whether it’s a… more»
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Beautiful Project: 1967 Jaguar E-Type
Ah, the E-Type Jaguar. Without a doubt, the original E-Type was one of the most beautiful automotive shapes ever. Most folks feel that it got compromised as time went on — this 1967 2+2 version illustrates some of that… more»
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Sealed Away: 2001 Acura Integra Type-R
Whenever you see a barn that’s got a sealed off room made of plywood, you can’t help but wonder what is inside it. There are endless possibilities of what could be stashed away in it. Well, in the case… more»
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Nicest On The Planet? 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
The Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe remains on my bucket list of cars to own, and I would be content with either the turbocharged version from the mid- to late-80s or the supercharger-equipped models of this generation. The only deviation… more»
Barn Finds Success Story: 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint
I’ve been asked many a time why we started this site and my wife frequently asks me why I spend so many sleepless nights working on it. Well, stories like this one are why we do it! Several years… more»
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Paradise Fire Victim: 1954 Jaguar XK120
Oof: this one’s a punch to the gut. Obviously, most of us were aware of the catastrophic fires in Paradise, California, but some of the photos of the damage are still coming out. This includes a burnt 1954 Jaguar… more»
