For those who love the Mazda MX5/Miata, this is where the story of that car really began. The design philosophy of the Elan was used to provide the guiding principles behind the Miata, and best encapsulated the Colin Chapman… more»
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Junkyard Cosworth Update: Missing Link Found!
When I last reported on the progress being made on my junkyard find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, there was a fairly big item on my list of missing components that was stripped out by the junkyard I bought… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1982 BMW 320i
BMW’s first-generation 3 Series, the E21, tends not to receive the same amount of love as its predecessor (the E10 2002) or its successor (the E30 3 Series). However, that shouldn’t stop you from considering this 1982 320i that… more»
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Buried Treasure: MG TD/Singer Le Mans
This MG TD is an interesting car because it’s not what you can see that’s important, but what is hiding under the skin that holds all of the value. What you can see is an ordinary MG TD body,… more»
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Cheap Canyon Carver: 1985 Audi Coupe GT
Audi is known for having some crisp, well-tailored, and well-designed vehicles. This 1985 Audi Coupe GT is no exception even though it’s over three decades old now so it’s a 1980s version of crisp and tailored. This canyon-carver can… more»
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Brazilian Beauty: 1976 Volkswagen SP2
For many fans of air-cooled Volkswagens, the SP2 is a vehicle of lore. VW manufactured and sold this vehicle in Brazil, and it was available exclusively for the country’s market. With that being said, this fully restored SP2 is… more»
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Turbocharged Greenwood: 1972 Corvette LS5
“Turbo Corvette” turns heads at most gear-head gatherings, yet that’s only the opening act with this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette in Fayetteville, Georgia. A late ’70s or early ’80s makeover and a functional turbocharger mark just the beginning for this… more»
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Hot Hatch: 1988 Nissan Sunny GTI
In the 1980s and 1990s, hot hatches – small, front engine and front drive hatchbacks with excellent handling and plenty of pep – were all the rage. While the U.S. received plenty of fantastic hot hatch models, many never… more»
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Sweet Survivor: 1981 Toyota Celica Supra
When it comes to the various generations of Toyota’s Supra, most folks often overlook the first-generation model – quite frankly, its styling isn’t for everyone. This 1981 Toyota Celica Supra is available here on eBay with an ambitious starting… more»
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20 Years In Storage: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
For a car that was only made for such a short time, the Avanti sure had an impact and they’re quite collectible today. This 1963 Studebaker Avanti can be found here on eBay in Ease Dundee, Illinois with no… more»
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Return to Original? 1957 Jaguar XK140
Fitting a pushrod V8 engine into a Jaguar is something that has been going on for years now. However, I’m sure that there are more than a few purists who are going to look at this Jaguar XK140 and… more»
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Carroll Approved: 1987 Dodge Shelby Z Survivor
In the 1980s the domestic compact market was occupied with the first generation of front wheel drive cars. Although serving the role as a basic commuter car, these tended to be a learning curve for the later generation of… more»
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Top Flight Award Winner: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1969 Corvette a special car, as it is an NCRS Top Flight Award winning vehicles. This recognizes that the vehicle is either beautifully preserved or restored, and the photos provided by the owner certainly seem to bear this… more»
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Good Bones: 1987 BMW M6
While every seller would like to think their car has “good bones,” few cars rarely show it as well as this slightly tatty 1987 BMW M6 does. This is one the last “affordable” M-cars of the 1980s, as prices… more»
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Won’t Last! $3,000 1964 Volvo 1800S
Most of the “early” Volvo 1800s seem to have rusted away (it didn’t help that the first 6,000 bodies were manufactured by Jensen in the UK) but this 1964 model (after body production transferred to a Volvo plant) looks… more»
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Barely Restorable? 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia
How do you approach a car for sale that is described in the most pessimistic terms, yet even that might be optimistic? This 1964 Alfa Romeo GTC in Ohio and offered for sale here on eBay is a conundrum…. more»
