An elderly gentleman recently passed away in Westlake, Ohio. When his grandson was finalizing his estate, he found that his grandfather’s 1955 Ford Thunderbird was sitting in a shed where it had been parked in 1985. With the house… more»
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Unusual Factory Option: 1968 Porsche 912
For Porsche, the 912 was a sales success. It initially outsold the 911, and between its introduction in 1965 and the (first) end of production in 1969, Porsche was able to sell in excess of 32,000 of these little… more»
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Room for Four: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
Yes, the $179,000 asking price is a tad eye-watering, but these Ferrari 365/GTC-4s don’t show up all that often. And prices for these 2+2s have been rising as of late, after seemingly falling victim to the fate of any… more»
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Parked in the ’80s: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1954 Chevrolet built 3,640 Corvettes, but by years end over 1,000 cars remained unsold. This was mainly attributed to the fact that the 6-cylinder engine and Powerglide transmission really weren’t what the sports car buying public were looking… more»
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SVO Alternative: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This is the universe talking to me. I just spent the day further documenting my favorite junkyard in Georgia when I decided to go look at a car I’ve been secretly eyeing for myself: a 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo… more»
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Rare Lightweight: 1955 Siata 300BC
If you were a manufacturer of low-volume Italian sports cars in the 1950s, then you would have been fairly spoiled for choice when it came to choosing an engine to power your creation. Choosing something from Fiat would seem… more»
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Time Machine: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
By 1985, the production days of the DeLorean DMC-12 were well and truly over, and had it not emerged in a starring role in the 1985 film Back to The Future, there is every chance that the DMC-12 may… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1987 Bertone X1/9
While production of the Bertone X1/9 continued on into 1989, imports of the little Italian classic into the USA ended in 1987. This particular car is from that last import year, and it appears to be in exceptional condition…. more»
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Beautiful Project: 1960’s LaDawri Daytona
While it’s a big project, this LaDawri is an incredibly tempting find to undertake. You simply don’t find these Daytonas in any condition often, so when one pops up, it’s worth a look. And unlike a few of the… more»
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Sitting For Years: 1970 Opel GT 4-Speed
It’s hard to not know what the seller really wants to get for this 1970 Opel GT, but as of now it’s listed here on eBay and the current bid price is $5,000. It’s located in York, Pennsylvania.
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Comes With Trailer: 1959 Triumph TR3A
Up until I purchased my first trailer I felt very helpless when there was a cool find I learned about but couldn’t follow up on because there was no way to get it home. That’s not a problem with… more»
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Driver Quality: 1958 Corvette
While not a car for the perfection or concours entrant, this 1958 Chevrolet Corvette appears to be a pretty solid car that might looks nice enough to drive with a buff and polish. It’s listed for sale here on eBay…. more»
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Wax On, Wax Off: 1976 TR6 Garage Find
This 1976 Triumph TR6 is still wearing the protective (?) wax coating it was given over 30 years ago when it was garaged. After purchasing it and pulling it out of the garage, the seller has listed it for… more»
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Nine BMW E28s Discovered In A Barn!
Getting the call that it’s time to clear nine dusty classics out of a barn is one that most of us would answer. It happened to an enthusiast in Europe who had attempted to buy some cars from an… more»
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Ready To Restore: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite
When the Mark II version of the Austin-Healey Sprite was introduced in 1961, the most immediately noticeable difference between it and its predecessor was the front end styling. The “Bugeye” treatment that had been the hallmark of the Mark… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1973 Datsun 240Z
The S30 Datsun Z-Series is one of the most important models the brand ever produced, and of course, it seems like there’s a near constant stream of project-quality examples of the iconic sports car hitting the market. This 1973… more»
