As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
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Assembly Required: 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery
I’m a fool for patina and old advertising. This 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery is oozing with both and I think I’m in love. Said to have spent its life in New Mexico, you can find it here on eBay… more»
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Key Lime Coupe: 1970 AMC AMX
One of the more intriguing cars in the large Georgia collection I’m helping to market is a car very similar to this one: a Big Bad Green AMX that needs restoration. Ironically, this example is even located in Georgia…. more»
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Field Find: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
One of the points I hope to never get to on my projects is to have a vehicle completely disassembled in the garage and then….give up. Not only is the frustration over an unfinished project fairly huge, but then… more»
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Barn Find! 1932 Ford Coupe, Original Paint and Parts!!
If you’ve been waiting to buy a 1932 Ford project, this might be the one for you. The car was purchased from an estate sale where it had previously sat in a barn since 1981! This car is in… more»
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Whalom Park Artifact: 1951 Crosley Fire Truck
Here in New England, the nostalgia effect is very real. Buildings that should be razed survive, artifacts to the past are celebrated, and amusement parks play a very big deal in residents’ perceptions of their past. Whalom Park in Massachusetts… more»
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Rare Ti Super: 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeos are not rare to see as project cars, but this one is more special than most. It’s a one-of-501 Giulia Ti Super, a limited production factory hot-rod with a high compression motor and other sporting upgrades. The… more»
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Who Needs a Breezeway: 1965 Mercury Park Lane Convertible
In 1965, the full-size Mercury was completely restyled and marketed as “Now in the Lincoln Continental Tradition”. The new styling and marketing tie-in must have helped because full-size Mercury sales increased 65% from 1964 to 1965. Here is a… more»
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Soft Window Targa: 1968 Porsche 912
Finally: an air-cooled Porsche project worth buying. Not only is it a rare soft-window Porsche 912 Targa, but the seller is adamant there has never been any rust in the chassis or floors. The body does look nicely aged,… more»
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Vintage Racer Support: 1959 Chevy Apache Tow Rig
The appeal of an old tow rig is hard to deny, and this 1959 Chevy Apache with a wrecker body is wearing all the right kinds of patina. Said to have “rust in the usual places” and an engine… more»
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Modern Rat: 1995 Chevy Impala SS
With so many Impala SS cars preserved for future collectability, it’s a bit startling to see such a tired example. Still, not every car gets preserved, and this one is a cheap project that makes more sense as a… more»
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30 Years Barn Stored: 1964 Maserati Sebring S1
The pictures about say it all for this rusty 1964 Maserati Sebring Series 1, listed for sale by the longtime owner. Clearly, a restoration project left to rot, the Maserati is a desirable specimen and comes with the tattered… more»
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Foregone Conclusion: 1981 Renault 4 F6
“It’s like those French have a different word for everything”, to quote a famous Steve Martin comedy bit. This Renault 4 F6 van, or fourgonnette, is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,399 and it’s located in Maurertown,… more»
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$3500 Tri-Power Four-Speed! 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Though not claimed to be all-original equipment, this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix offers a number of hot features guaranteed to increase the heart rate of Pontiac muscle freak. Wish-list equipment includes the 389 engine, Tri-Power induction, four-speed, bucket seats,… more»
READER AD: 1987 Ford Mustang With 820 Miles!
Yes, you read that correctly! This 1987 Mustang 5.0 Convertible has only gone 820 miles since new. When the owner’s father bought it brand new in 1988, he decided that if he kept it for 20 years and only… more»
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Not Your Usual Rusty Justy: 1990 Subaru Justy GL
When you think of classic 90’s Subarus, the Justy isn’t exactly the first model that springs to mind. It’s likely no coincidence that the Justy was discontinued in the USA the same year Subaru introduced its iconic Outback, but… more»
