Before writing up this post, I scanned an article from Automobile magazine that cited how light the Elan was, even when saddled with a set of rear seats like this 2+2 model on eBay. Incredibly, it still tipped the… more»
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Forlorn French Classic: 1963 Renault Caravelle S Convertible
While it may look to be a sad and forlorn sight nestling next to its brother out in the open, this 1963 Renault Caravelle Convertible may well prove to be a diamond in the rough. The general condition of… more»
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44k Original Miles: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
With a claimed 44,000 original miles on the clock, this 1971 Corvette is a striking looking car that appears to need little but some minor detail work to make it really sparkle. It is a car that has certainly… more»
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Cosworth Survivor: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V
The other day, I patted myself on the back by noting that a fairly tatty Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 like my recent junkyard rescue of the same car was listed for over $8K on eBay. Well, today we look at… more»
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Bullet Signals: 1964 VW Karmann Ghia
We all know how special the older Type 2 VW Buses are. However, it can get hazier with the other models in terms of which years are standouts. The Karmann Ghia, for example, is still a fairly cheap car… more»
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RHD M-Car: 1981 BMW M535i
I’ve long lamented not having a pole barn in my backyard. Why? This is due to finding cars like this 1981 BMW M535i, a vehicle that would make any BMW enthusiast giddy to see in their collection. Even if… more»
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24k Genuine Miles: 1974 Maserati Merak
Italian sports cars from the 1970s have a tendency to be incredibly expensive to buy, but the Maserati Merak is a car that has tended to buck that trend. Prices have tended to remain very competitive when compared to… more»
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Shelby’s Hot Hatch: 1986 Dodge Omni GLHS
The Shelby years at Dodge delivered some of the car world’s most lovable hot hatches and coupes: turbocharged and slightly maniacal front drivers that actually handled worth a bean and could be tweaked for even more power. Today, they… more»
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Giant British Puzzle: 1965 MGB Roadster
While I enjoy a good puzzle and love the MGB, this project won’t be for the faint of heart. The seller claims the original owner decided to take the car apart, down to the bare shell, for a complete… more»
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Museum Piece: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window
There are cars that come along in life, and their very appearance is enough to get your pulse racing. One such car is the 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe, and this one is a nice project car that has… more»
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1984 Nissan 300ZX With Only 179 Miles!
It seems that there has been a recent spate of classic cars emerging from hiding with incredibly low mileage, and this 1984 Nissan 300ZX is no exception. We featured this one back in 2018, here, and it popped back… more»
Cosmetically Challenged: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
Here’s the good news: most of the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworths I see are selling for the upper teens and well into the $20K range for cars with few needs. The only disappointing aspect of checking out eye candy… more»
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French Classic: 1983 Renault Fuego
French car manufacturers have always had the uncanny ability to create interesting, quirky, and ground-breaking cars, and the Fuego is a perfect example of that ability. Launched in the US in 1982 and sold through AMC dealerships, it is… more»
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Stored 28 Years: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Vintage Z-cars are a conundrum to me. There are seemingly always good projects for sale, but enthusiasts still tend to go nuts over the early model 240s, even if that particular vehicle isn’t original or has issues of the… more»
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Plymouth Prowler With Only 58 Miles On The Clock!
I can still vividly remember seeing my first photo of a Plymouth Prowler. The year would have been 1997, and the car in question was finished in Prowler Purple Metallic. I was amazed that a manufacturer at that time… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1990 VW Corrado G60
Among my crop of bucket-list cars is a specimen just like this: a survivor-grade Volkswagen Corrado. I’ll take either the supercharged G60 trim, like this one, or one with the delicious VR6 mill under the hood. This example remains… more»
