The seller calls this 1989 Honda Prelude Si a “modern day barn find.” Believe it or not, this phenomenon is real, as cars parked in the 1980s and early 90s begin to grow in appeal to collectors it’s inevitbable… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo
Ever since ogling the Monte Carlo in the Denzel Washington film Training Day, I’ve had a soft spot for Chevy’s iconic coupe. This generation only, though, as those mournful headlights are what give this generation its distinctive look. The… more»
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Algae-Coated Air-Cooled: 1976 Porsche 911
We’ve really reached the end of our ropes as to the myriad ways sellers will talk up a filthy car: enter, the “Algae Find” 1976 Porsche 911. Basically, this 911 was parked outside under carport where the drippings of… more»
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Pine ‘N Lime Pre-Cobra: 1978 Ford XC Falcon
We’ve featured a few unique muscle cars out of Australia over the last few weeks, and we’re not done yet! This is reportedly a 1-of-13 1978 Ford XC Falcon 500 GS Hardtop that was built by Ford’s “Parts and… more»
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20,000 Original Miles: 1986 Subaru XT
As some of you know, I had a short-lived dalliance with an original owner Subaru XT6. Needless to say, the love affair was short-lived. That said, I still can’t help but notice these unusual cars when they pop up… more»
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Euro Trash: Gray Market 1985 Mercedes 190E
Please understand: I use “Euro Trash” affectionately here. The period in which this gray market 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E was modified brought together several key components: mesh wheels, body kits and high-end sound systems. I love any car that still… more»
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Low Mile Brush Truck: 1965 International 1300
Ex-municipal vehicles seem to show up with some regularity anymore, which makes me wonder if they sell for ridiculously cheap prices at state-run auctions. There’s some obvious appeal, as they are usually low mileage and have some interesting options… more»
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Chop Top Delivery: 1936 Plymouth Sedan Delivery
For those of you that love chopped tops but don’t have the means or the space to perform the chop, buying an already chopped project can be a good way to get into the chopped ride of your dreams…. more»
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Cheap SS: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
How many times have you come across a car that didn’t seem to be much at first, but the more you looked at it, the more you realized what a great car it was? Well that is how this… more»
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Plaid Packmule: 1979 Champion Trans-Van
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who had a pair of plaid pants the same color as this 1979 Champion Trans-Van. Ha, I thought so, quite a few of you. I don’t know if AMXBrian… more»
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Rare Notchback: 1985 Toyota Celica GT
Whether a Mustang or a Celica, the notchback bodystyle does wonders for a car compared to its traditional hatchback form. This 1985 Toyota Celica GT is a rarely seen (anymore) example of the upright body style, and the seller… more»
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Ram Air 455 Survivor: 1970 Pontiac GTO
You can ask just about anyone you meet about a GTO and they have a story for you about fast the one they saw was, or perhaps even local urban legends of GTO’s being the fastest street cars in… more»
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440 4 Speed: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
No matter how you cut it, 68-70 Dodge Chargers have had a huge resurgence, and their popularity and values have been climbing. This ’68 R/T is an interesting car as it is triple black, big block, 4 speed, and… more»
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Right In-Between: 1971 AMC Gremlin
Certainly one of the most unique car shapes of all time was the AMC Gremlin. It’s hard to mistake the profile of this 1971 AMC Gremlin as being anything else. This example is posted on Craigslist, or here on the… more»
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Rear Engined by Rootes: 1965 Hillman Imp
A few years ago, I visited a Vermont junkyard being cleaned out, with a whole section full of $500 project vehicles. We wrote about it more than once, and here’s my recounting of the day. One of the cars… more»
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4-Speed For $4,000: 1978 Mercury Monarch
I don’t know if anyone has ever called a 1978 Mercury Monarch a “hot rod”, but this one has a 4-speed manual transmission which at least gives it a tiny step in that direction. This one is found on… more»
