Restoration Wednesday
Stickers came out of storage today. I can’t believe how much I love driving this car. Lots of punch and growel with the V8 torque, handles nicely and feels like a modern car despite being 36 years old. Heck, the … Continued
1978 Citroën Ami 8
“I bought this low mileage 1978 Citroen Ami 8 in Grenoble, France in 2009. Ever since, it’s just been great fun, economical (40 mpg can be achieved), reliable and so comfortable. 1978 is the last production year for the Ami … Continued
1965 Porsche 356C
The reserve still isn’t met at $8,500 on this total insurance loss on CrankyApe.
1972 Porsche 914 solid no rust RUNS DRIVES STOPS
“1972 Porsche 914. Very solid car, see the picture of the floor pans below. Car is from Texas. Has a nice set of chrome wheels! Car starts, runs, drives and stops. I can send you a video we took of … Continued
1952 Ford F4 Very Original Unmolested Farm Truck
It may be unmolested. But with those teeth, it looks like molesting is something it’s very familiar with. On eBay in North Canton, Ohio for $8,500 to start with a reserve. “Amazing original condition. Stored in a corn bin after … Continued
1972 Porsche 914 – $6995 (Dutton)
Looks really nice for the price. On Grand Rapids Craigslist. “1972 Porsche 914/4 113k miles, 5 speed manual, runs and drives good. Has a new transmission that was converted to side shift. Good driver quality car, really solid structurally. Some … Continued
Restoration Wednesday
I’ve been cleaning up and organizing my left over parts collections. On top are remnants of half a dozen Solex 40-PII split shaft carburetor builds. They go up no reserve on eBay tomorrow. The other parts go up today or … Continued
1978 Lotus 503 Elite – Great Project!
A face only Gremlin and Espada owners could love. Jalopnik did a good write up a year ago. On eBay with a ton of extra parts. Same owner since 1986. Pretty unique ride for the $4,500 asking price.
2005 Aston Martin DB9 6.0L V12 6spd – Snow Shadow Grey over Iron Ore Red
At a $69,000 Buy it Now, 6spd, 12-cylinder and 18K miles, I was intrigued despite the chrome wheels. Holy crap! Look at that oxblood interior with wood trim. Simply gorgeous! It’s almost enough to make me over look … Continued
1958 BMW Isetta 600 “Limo” Project
Literally saved from the crusher by his friend but now with a reserve yet “priced well below Blue Book.” If anything should be a let-it-fly, let the market decide value, it should be the car you rescue from the dump. … Continued