February 19, 2015—German| 17 Comments
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
This 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI sounds like a good driver, the seller listing full functionality, good handling, brakes and a healthy motor as pros, with cons including a so-so respray, drooping headliner and other minor issues. Refurbished wheels, good carpets and fresh, factory-style upholstery are other clear pluses, and overall the car looks and sounds like a good candidate for a minor, rolling restoration. Find it here on Craigslist in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for $7k.
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February 18, 2015—American| 51 Comments
Matching Numbers: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4-Speed with Marti Report
This 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is claimed to be one of only 140 351ci V8/wide ratio 4-speed equipped cars built by the factory. Further said to be matching-numbers and in excellent condition throughout following full restoration, sale includes a Marti report, original window sticker and other, unspecified documentation—even the troublesome headlight doors and sequential rear turn signals are working. Find it here on Craigslist in Aiken, South Carolina for $24,500 or trade for listed Ford muscle cars.
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February 18, 2015—American / British| 49 Comments
Yamaha R1 Powered: Freshly Built and Titled Locost Seven
This Locost Seven is a homebuilt car based on instructions found in Ron Champion’s Build Your Own Sports Car. The seller claims over 700 hours and lots of money invested in the build process, and has gone the extra mile in order to have the car assigned a South Carolina DMV-issued VIN and title. Power comes from a 140 HP Yamaha R1 engine, and that bike’s gearbox works with a new Quaife reverse box. Find it here on eBay in Summerville, South Carolina with no reserve beyond an unmet $7,500 starting bid.
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February 18, 2015—Japanese / Projects| 26 Comments
1972 Datsun 240Z Project
This 1972 Datsun 240Z (chassis HLS 3049592) is an abandoned restoration project that sounds to have been in storage for nearly 30 years until recently. The seller hasn’t tried to start or turn over the motor, and says that rust is surface type only—photos suggest this may be a slightly optimistic assessment, but the car doesn’t look too bad as pictured. Further said to be a factory A/C car with good glass, it seems to belargely compete and ready for restoration. Find it here on eBay in Wilkesboro, North Carolina with no reserve.
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February 18, 2015—American / Race Cars| 15 Comments
Podium Regular: 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Turbo Rally with Dogbox
This 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 has been prepped for rally duty and is said to be a consistent podium finisher with no rust, previous accidents or DNF’s. Garaged and professionally maintained with 14,500 miles, it runs an aftermarket turbo kit, Quaife rally geared dog box and limited slip differential, SVT brakes, upgraded suspension and more detailed both below and in the ad. Find it here on Special Stage somewhere in New England for $20-$25k depending on options. Special thanks to BaT reader Dave G. for this submission!
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February 18, 2015—German| 14 Comments
1973 Volkswagen K70
This 1973 Volkswagen K70 is said to have been a single family owned car prior to purchase by the selling dealer. Repainted once, the ad describesseveral small flaws in accordance with its age and 215k recorded kilometers, but looks straight, complete and nicely kept inside and out. We’re not sure what’s going on with the front seats, but they appear to be covered with sheepskins with built-in bolstering—weird. Find it here on eBay.de in Oberhausen, Germany for $4,980 euros (~$5,667 today). Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission!
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February 18, 2015—Projects / Swedish| 31 Comments
$3K Runner: 1969 Saab 96
This 1969 Saab 96 looks pretty nice and is said to retain its original interior—the seller believes exterior paint is original as well. A Ford V4-powered car, it’s said to run well but needs hydraulic clutch work following what sounds like a long period of indoor storage. Mileage is quoted as only 25k, though it’s very possible this reflects a previous roll-over. Find it here on Craigslist in McLean, Vriginia for $3k. Special thanks to BaT reader Anders G.for this submission!
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February 18, 2015—American / Projects| 26 Comments
Drivable 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS5 Project
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (chassis 136370A181174) is a driving project with a believed numbers-matching LS5 454 that’s said torun well. The TH400 automatic and 12-bolt Posi rear end are also claimed original. Removed from 30 years of storage sometime in the past few months, lower quarters have been patched but the trunk pan is corroded and rear window trim was attached with caulk. Theperiod customized interior would ideally be reverted to factory style, but we’d concentrate on mechanicals and paint first.Find it here on eBay in Miami, Florida with no reserve.
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February 18, 2015—British| 31 Comments
Period 260 Swap: Ford-Powered 1955 AC Aceca
This 1955 AC Aceca (chassis AEX542) began life as a Bristol straight-six equipped car but was converted to Ford 260 power shortly after being delivered new to Los Angeles. Since fully restored, the car looks very nice inside and out, and apart from a few overly modern details is very close to a period-correct build throughout. Find it here on Hemmings in Marysville, Ohio for $150k. Special thanks to BaT reader Michael G. for this submission!
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February 18, 2015—British / Projects| 48 Comments
$11K Project: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo (VINSCCFC20A0JHF62331) has a claimed 25k miles, and though said to startprior to parkingsix months ago is not currently running–a compression test before storage returned good results. Brakes, belts, fluids, and other parts were replaced by a Lotus dealer three years ago but serious electrical issues remain.Exterior cosmetics look decent excludingsome faded paint, and inside both dash and seats appear to be holding up pretty well also. Find it here on eBay in Flanders, New Jerseyfor $10,900 OBO.
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February 18, 2015—Japanese| 27 Comments
Tokyo Taxi: 14K Mile 1982 Toyota Crown Super Saloon
This 1982 Toyota Crown Super Saloon (VIN GS110024520) is a claimed 14k mile example recently imported from Japan. A 2.0 liter six, RWD luxury car, this one does look to be in very nice condition with only a few minor exterior flaws—the blue velour cabin looks nearly new. Said to be fully functional and in great mechanical condition, sale includes the original steering wheel as well as an additional set of KYB’s. Check out the pillarless construction and Toyota Saitama dealer sticker on back. Find it here on eBay in Denton, Texas for $13,500 OBO.
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February 18, 2015—German| 21 Comments
Not an ’81: Mercedes Benz 280SE
This Mercedes Benz 280SE is a W108 chassis car, a platform on which these models were offered from 1967 through 1972—meaning production ended nine years before the 1981 model year quoted by this example’s seller. Said to have been restored over the past six months to the tune of $9k in documented work, the car looks very nice and gray over maroon is a lovely combination. Find it here on Craigslist in Bryan, Texas for $15k. Special thanks to BaT reader Matthew K. for this submission!
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February 17, 2015—American / French / German / Italian / Swedish / | 8 Comments
This Week’s BaT Auction: Bidding Ends Today!
2/17/2015 Update: This round of auctions ends today! We have been pleased to see the very positive reception of the BMW motorcycle, and also wanted to announce that the Scout seller has removed his reserve. Tune in for the finale!
You can find links to all the auction listings below:
- 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen SSC
- Alloy 1966 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato
- Fully Restored 1952 BMW R68
- 2000 Qvale Mangusta
- 1968 Fiat 850 Sport Sedan
- 1990 Citroen XM
- 1977 International Harvester Scout II
- 5.0L V8 1983 Volvo 240DL Wagon
- 51k-Mile 1989 Ford Mustang GT 5.0
- No Reserve: 1983 VW GTI
The overview of all these BaT Auctions and the complete results archive can be found here.
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February 17, 2015—German / Race Cars| 33 Comments
$45K Build: 2005 BMW 325xi Rally Car
This 2005 BMW 325xi is said to be the product of a $45k investment and has never been raced or wrecked. Partially seam welded with a TIG-welded, FIA-spec roll cage and log book, all windows apart from the windshield are Lexan, built suspension is said to offer 10” of travel, and the engine remains unmodified including the exhaust. A Brantz rally computer has been fitted, and spares include various suspension and brake parts. Find it here on Craigslist in Glendale, Arizona for $25k OBO.
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February 17, 2015—American / Hot Rods| 22 Comments
Flathead Sled: 1951 Mercury Eight Coupe
This 1951 Mercury Eight coupe is believed to have been restored about 30 years ago and looks to be holding up pretty well with driver-level cosmetics both inside and out—fixing the torn driver’s seat would go a long way towards cleaning things up. Power comes from its original flathead V8, the seller stating that it runs and rides very well and has been converted to 12V electrics. Find it here on Craigslist in Las Cruces, New Mexico for $34k OBO.
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February 17, 2015—German| 56 Comments
$33K New: Exceptionally Clean 1984 Mercedes Benz 300D
This 1984 300D (VIN WDBAB33A5EA098804) looks exceptionally clean even for its relatively low 64k miles. Silver Blue Metallic is a great color and sounds as if it may remain original—regardless it looks very well kept, the seller adding that the car has always been garaged and covered when not in use. The interior, trunk and engine bay are all equally clean, and sale includes original books, maintenance records, tools, unopened first aid kit and more. Claimed to be fully functional and in excellent running and driving order, several impressive underbody shots are provided as well. Find it here on eBay in Neptune, New Jersey with a $26,500 BIN.
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February 17, 2015—American / Projects| 18 Comments
Two Engines: Running 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Project
This 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (chassis E565001905) is a rough but running and largely complete restoration project currently fitted with a ’57 283ci and 4-speed manual in place of its original, 265 cubic inch V8 and 2-speed Powerglide automatic—both included separately and disassembled as seen in this floor shot. Provided rust is minimal, this one might not be too difficult to set right. Find it all here as a package on eBay in Columbus, Georgia for $32,900 OBO.
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February 17, 2015—American| 22 Comments
Restored 1959 Mercury Montclair
This 1959 Mercury Montclair two door hardtop is listed as having undergone restoration in 2006 or 2007 and both looks and sounds to be a nice, driver-level car with good but not perfect cosmetics and mechanicals. Restoration included new paint and interior as well as a rebuilt motor, and the car is a factory-optioned power steering and brakes model. Check out those taillights! Find it here on eBay in Lakeland, Florida for $22k OBO.
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February 17, 2015—French / Italian / Projects| 30 Comments
Sans SM: 1973 Maserati V6 and 5-Speed
This Maserati V6 was acquired by the seller as a spare included with the purchase of a 1973 Citroen SM. The engine is largely complete excluding distributor, though running condition is unknown—both intake and exhaust manifold gaskets are absent as well. A free-turning 5-speed manual transaxle has been fitted in place of its original automatic, and sale includes air injection system parts and metal oil cooler lines as well. Find it here on eBay in Sacramento, California with no reserve beyond an unmet $3,499 opening bid.
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February 17, 2015—German / Projects| 50 Comments
Rusted Out: 1965 Porsche 356C Project
This 1965 Porsche 356C (chassis 219091) is very rusty and needs new floor pans, longitudinal and tunnel sections, nose panel, door bottoms, skins and more. No engine is included, but a transmission, gauges, steering column and wheel, brakes, steelies and a few more pieces are–sourcing missing parts will be the least of any potential restorer’s headaches, though. Find it here on eBay in Bluffton, South Carolina for $12,750 OBO.
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