The current seller of this 1964 Corvette convertible project car bought it from an estate sale (presumably as stored above) with the intent of “finishing the restoration”. Now they are passing it along unaltered and have listed it for… more»
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California Yard Clean-Out: 1983 Mazda RX-7
While certainly excellent budget sports cars, the first generation Mazda RX-7 seems to be a perpetually cheap vehicle, even in running/driving form. This example is far from that, and is apparently part of a larger collection clean-out based on… more»
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Low Mileage T-Top: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
Like many performance-oriented vehicles, clean examples of a “Fox Body” Ford Mustang are becoming rather hard to find. The seller of this 1985 Mustang GT offered here on eBay acknowledges this, noting that they found this pristine example after… more»
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Stored 35 Years! 1980 Triumph Spitfire
I can’t imagine owning a car for 35 years that remained perpetually on the brink of being completed. This 1980 Triumph Spitfire appears to be just such a car, parked in a storage unit in 1984 and not turned… more»
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Two-for-One Deal! C2 and C3 Corvette Project Pair
Idled 40 years ago, this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette needs a new owner to get it back in the wind. Decode the stream-of-consciousness listing here on craigslist.org and one possible interpretation is that this ’64 retains its original 365 HP… more»
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A Smidgen For A Midget!
This little 1976 MG Midget has obviously been fading into the scenery for a number of years, especially considering the accumulation of dust and dirt on the car despite being under a lean to! The smidgen of a car… more»
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Reserve-Free S30: 1974 Datsun 260Z Project
Project cars are always a gamble, but when it comes to a desirable chassis like Datsun’s S30 Z, it often represents the easiest entryway for those with budget constraints to secure one. Though it is in very rough shape,… more»
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Family Owned Since ’83: 1982 Datsun 280ZX
Do you ever put the asking price aside and just try to evaluate the car first? That’s what I’m doing here for this long-time family owned 1982 Datsun 280ZX. It looks like a nicely preserved car that remains factory… more»
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15,000 Miles Fresh: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH
Hot on the heels of one incredibly well preserved Dodge Omni GLHS is this even lower mileage Omni GLH, listed as having a mere 15,901 miles on the clock. The Omni is presented by a dealer that typically has… more»
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Rare V12 Hot Rod: 1987 Jaguar XJ12 TWR
Oh my. Forget the BMW M5 and anything with an AMG badge: this TWR-blessed Jaguar XJ12 is the hottest sedan I’ve seen listed for sale in quite some time! If there was ever a car that demanded Ronin be… more»
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Sport Package Survivor: 1990 BMW 325is
As someone in a long-term relationship with a 1987 BMW 325is, I’m a big fan of sport package-equipped E30s. This car is perhaps the most desirable configuration, with the smaller bumpers that came on later models. Of course, I… more»
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No Reserve! 1972 Lotus Elan 2+2 Coupe
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»
