While many of us can agree that rust should be avoided when buying a project car, sometimes the overall completeness of a project can sway us the other direction. Case in point being my junkyard find Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16… more»
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Black Plate Survivor: 1966 Porsche 912
Initially produced between 1965 and 1969, the 912 acted as Porsche’s entry-level offering, and also rated as a sales success. During its initial production run, 32,000 912s rolled off the line in just over 4-years. So successful was the… more»
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Trailer Find: 1973 Saab Sonett
As I continue to acquire more parts for cars that don’t run, I fear I am going to end up like this seller on craigslist of a 1973 Saab Sonnet. It’s clearly been stuck in a trailer for a… more»
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Crispy Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
What a horrific sight! This Fuelie Corvette was a beautiful car not that long ago, but it was struck by tragedy. As a matter of fact, take a look at what it once looked like below and it will… more»
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Brazilian Beauty: 1984 Puma GTC
The owner of this 1984 Puma GTC refers to the fact that it was made in Brazil. This is a fact that can make some people scratch their heads, as many people are not aware that Brazil was once… more»
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The Real Hot Hatch? 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
I’m sure your about to say, “The Corvette didn’t have opening hatches until 1982!” Well, yes, that’s correct – unless you had yours converted with the Eckler’s kit as this car does. This car clearly has other performance upgrades… more»
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Rare Exotic: 1-of-300 1973 Maserati Indy 4900
For most people, if you mention the idea of a red Italian sports car, their first thoughts will jump straight to something produced by Ferrari. However, that is forgetting the other great Italian marque, Maserati. This particular Maserati is… more»
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Wholesale Auction Find: 1987 Nissan 300ZX
When an older car that worked its way through the wholesale dealer auction world shows up for sale on eBay, I’m always intrigued. This 1987 Nissan 300ZX bears the signs of a potentially decent project that ended up as… more»
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Unfinished Build: Classic Roadsters Cobra
I imagine this won’t be the last unfinished Cobra kit car emerge from a garage or barn. Think about it: while the overall presentation of these awesome replicas is that most anyone who can turn a wrench can assemble… more»
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Bodacious Brit: 1984 Lotus Espirit Turbo
Though the Lotus Espirit is an appealing mid-engine sports car, it never gained traction amongst collectors and enthusiasts in the same way as other vehicles from the era – such as the unattractive and slow DMC DeLorean that it… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
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»
