The dusty as-found presentation of many long-idled cars adds novelty and properly documents their “before” state. However, suggesting that buyers will pay more to remove the layers of dust themselves, relishing the mysterious air of possibility, would be misguided…. more»
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Drive and Enjoy: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1966 Corvette is a very attractive car that looks to be in very reasonable condition. It is said to be solid, and the owner says that this is a car that you can drive and enjoy as it… more»
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Rare Kellison Bonnet: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite
Austin-Healey Sprites are not the most uncommon car to find nestled in a barn, but the accompanying nose treatment known as a Kellison bonnet gives this example some extra desirability. Effectively a more streamlined snout with the headlights re-located… more»
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Not Driven Since ’98: 1980 BMW 320i
As some of you know, I own an E21-series BMW, a gray-market car I found on a farm and shared with this page a few years ago. I still owe you an update on the 1980 320/6, from the… more»
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Old Maroon Shark: 1971 BMW 3.0CS
While BMW is quite an established automaker these days, the 3.0CS was one of its first hits in the United States. Introduced in the late 1960s, the BMW 3.0CS featured a robust 6-cylinder engine under the hood and some… more»
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Second Time Around: 1951 Singer 4AD Roadster
We previously wrote up this adorable little Roadster here in October of 2018, when it sold here on eBay for $3,387. Now it’s moved around from Thomson to St. Simons Island in Georgia and is offered here on eBay with… more»
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Chicken Coop Finds: Dells Auto Museum Collection
In Wisconsin are the remains of a great collection, with dozens of classic muscle cars and cruisers awaiting restoration. The founders of the Dells Auto Museum have amassed a sizable collection of significant vehicles, and the editors at Hot… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Toyota Celica GT Coupe
Though Toyota’s recent efforts at building sports cars tend to receive mixed reviews from enthusiasts, it’s undeniable that the brand’s older models have a rightful place in automotive history. This first-generation 1977 Toyota Celica GT is available here on… more»
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Backyard Gold? 1958 Mercedes 190SL
The Mercedes 190SL enjoyed a massive spike in value not too long ago, thanks to the outrageous climb the iconic 300SL coupe and roadster made in years prior. Values have cooled significantly, but good projects and restored examples continue… more»
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No Reserve Roadster: 1959 Triumph TR3
It appears that this 1959 Triumph TR3 was sidelined by a small fire under the hood. Now it’s running again and while you will still need to complete some work to drive it, this is a far better start… more»
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Bargain Buy: 1972 Datsun 240Z
There have probably been enough words of praise written about the Datsun 240Z to fill a reasonable-sized book. Having driven a few of them, I can certainly vouch for the fact that this praise is well placed. Finding a… more»
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Instant Recognition: 1958 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite
The “Bugeye” Sprite was introduced to the motoring world in 1958 and remained in production in this form until the Series II Sprite was launched in 1961. With the release of the Series II, that distinctive look disappeared, and… more»
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Affordable Stallion? 1982 Ferrari Mondial 8
For those with a desire to own an Italian thoroughbred, the Mondial remains one of the most affordable of the Ferraris. It is not everyone’s favorite vehicle built by the prancing horse, but with 6,000 cars produced during its… more»
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Beautiful Italian: 1967 Lancia Fulvia Coupe
Admit it, this 1967 Lancia Fulvia is just plain beautiful. How do the Italians do it? They take a basic, nondescript design—akin to something as ham-handed as the Ford Escort EXP—but render it so subtly seductive that I fall… more»
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8,000 Original Miles: 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
This 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster wears an incredibly low 8,000 miles on the clock, placing one the most exclusive air-cooled 911s in even more rarified company. The Speedsters were unique animals, with wide Turbo fenders and the steeply raked… more»
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Sitting Since ’85: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Personally, I can’t imagine having a car like this 1968 Corvette and leaving it sitting in a shed for the best part of 35 years, but that’s what has happened to this car. The owner has decided to part… more»
