It takes either a lot of restraint or a very vivid imagination to put a car in mothballs the day you drive it off the lot. I’ve never gotten this approach to auto investing, like this 1988 Pontiac Fiero… more»
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1973 Jensen Healey For $2,000!
The Jensen-Healey never really took off as it should have. With a Lotus 907 twin-cam engine that later found it’s way into the Esprit, classic British roadster good looks and a top that went down, it should have done… more»
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She’s A Big Girl: 1964 Jeep M-677
The current owner of this unusual 4,660 pound ex-Navy truck describes it as a “big girl”, and I think they’re right! This is one of approximately 400 that were produced for the Navy in 1964, of which the seller… more»
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Unrestored Classy Sedan: 1930 Buick Model 57
This large and classy Buick Sedan was a one-family car until the current seller purchased it (presumably to flip it). It’s only showing 42k miles, and is said to runs, idle and drive great. It’s had some recent parts… more»
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Is It A Classic Yet? 1983 VW Rabbit GTI
First off, it’s NOT a diesel! Early Generation 1 GTI’s, the first ‘”hot hatch,” have been recognized in Europe as classics for a while now, and I’ve started to see some indications that the North American market is starting… more»
Reader Find: 1968 Ford Ranchero
From Chazz D. – Hey, I work as a farm hand on a potato farm in Manitoba Canada and there is a row of about 8 classics that have been sitting there for about 10 years now. I’ll be… more»
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Big Ol’ Wagon: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
Yes, I love old wagons! This one has a lot of good things going for it. The seller is flipping it after purchasing it 8 months ago from the original owner in California, although it’s now in Brownwood, Texas…. more»
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1951 MG TD: Beyond Redemption?
We all wonder why projects are abandoned, and perhaps we can understand why when we look at this one here on craigslist. When I first saw it, I was actually hoping it was a replica. I think they ran… more»
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Autumn Cruiser: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL
I can’t imagine a better way to enjoy autumn than in a large convertible taking the family out for a drive. This 1968 Ford Galaxie pushes all my buttons, being in an attractive (to me) color, nicely original apart… more»
1976 Datsun 620 Pick-Up: Long Bed
As I’ve alluded to before, I enjoy consistency in a collection – which happens to be why my projects are the same make and color. Call me boring, but I like a theme. So the listing for this original 1976 Datsun 620… more»
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Some Assembly Required: Porsche Speedster Kit
Here’s an interesting barn find, a complete, never started Replica Speedster kit for sale here on the samba.com. Would you love to have a Porsche Speedster and can’t afford one, can’t even afford a kit? The asking for this complete… more»
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Jeff In The Junkyard: Back From Vacation!
As you may have noticed, I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from my junkyard trips. Blame it on nice weather and not wanting to spend weekends deep in the woods getting bitten by ticks and scraped by brambles!… more»
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Stored Indoors For 30 Years: 1955 Ford
This 1955 Ford two-door was originally purchased by the seller’s husband’s grandmother. Apparently it was stored “indoors” (I’m guessing this is a somewhat structure due to all the bird excrement) for the last 30 years. There’s some rust visible… more»
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1976 AMC Matador Brougham: Room For 9
Here’s one I haven’t seen before: a 1976 AMC Matador Brougham wagon! You can find it here on eBay in Simpsonville, South Carolina. My first reaction to this long-nose estate is how aggressive a wagon can become with a simple… more»
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1964 Volkswagen Bus: Cool School
Update – This school Samba sold for an impressive $32,000! Hopefully, the new owner will get in touch with us. This 21-window VW Bus here on eBay is one of the best conversions I’ve seen of the popular 60s… more»
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45 Years In A Barn: 1942 Plymouth Coupe
This 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Coupe was probably one of the earlier models produced during calendar year 1941 as it still bears chrome and stainless trim (later produced cars had painted trim due to material shortages from the war)…. more»
