In 2006 the juggernaut from Stuttgart invaded yet another market segment with an innovative automobile, this time a luxury minivan. Pundits said it was a mistake and no one would buy one...and they were right. Mercedes ended production in 2011 after a total of 50,000 were sold in the US market, about one-fifth of internal Benz projections. There was even a sweet 502 horsepower R63 AMG version available in 2007 that was discontinued before the end of the year, but they only sold 84 in the USA and still sell for around $40k (or so we assume from the only two we could find nationwide anywhere here and here via autotrader.) Sticking with our theme of cheap-speed, we think the R500 is a better deal today as it only gives up 200 horsepower and is about 1/3 the price. Find this 2006 Mercedes-Benz R500 4Matic for sale in Staten Island, NY currently bidding for $11,600 reserve-not-met or buy-it-now $16,900 via ebay.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
10k: Repeat Offender: 1987 Porsche 911 LS1 Swap

Saturday, June 29, 2013
1996 Vintage Oscar Mayer Weinermobile Pedal Car
We've found the perfect vehicle for attending the next Anthony Wiener New York mayoral campaign event. This 1996 vintage Oscar Mayer Weinermobile pedal car is for sale in Colton, CA for $150 via craigslist. Three quarters of a horsepower is all the best athlete will ever be able to produce for very short bursts, and able to sustain about one third. No need to worry about 0-60mph stats as it will barely exceed 10mph with Lance Armstrong hooked up to an IV of HGH, codine and scotch.
10k: Green Machine: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham

2k: Too Good To Be True? 1982 Porsche 911SC Targa Project
There is an old saying that if something is too good to be true...it probably isn't. We sure hope this isn't the case for the $2,500 1982 Porsche 911SC Targa project found on the SF Bay Area craigslist. Tip from Kaibeezy.
Friday, June 28, 2013
10k: Mach Some Lemonade: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
They say when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. What if life gives you a rusty Mustang Mach 1 for a nice price? What then? Here is your chance to find out what you are made of. Buy this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 currently bidding on ebay for $6,250 with 3 days to go, located in Gambrills, MD.
10k: Bathtub Straight-8: 1950 Packard Eight 2-Door

10k: Sunny Side Up: 2004 Porsche Boxster S

Thursday, June 27, 2013
10k: C4+3: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette C4 4+3speed

5k: Berry Cool: 1969 Berry Mini T, VW Based Dune Buggy
We see plenty of VW based Meyers Manx dune buggy cars running around, but you don't often see the Berry Mini T. Background info on the Mini T is hard to find, but it seems that a California company produced a few kits under the name Berry Mini T as an homage to Ford original Model T. Find this 1969 Berry Mini T for sale in Santee, CA for $6,000 via craigslist. Updated to include link...
Awesome Collection Of Old Car Brochures Via MotoringConBrio
If you like old 70s, 80s, 90s classics then you'll spend the better part of today combing through the epic treasure trove of scanned car brochures posted by the guys at MotoringConBrio. Link to MCBs article here or direction link to the brochures at some Japanese website here. Get a look at them now before the copyright police shut them down.
5k: 7 Doors, 12 Passengers, 1 Question: 1969 Ford Galaxie Custom Limo Wagon
The fourth generation Ford Galaxie was a full sized car available from 1969 to 1974 with seating for 9 in the wagon version...that is before Stageway Coachs in Arkansas stretched it an additional 4 feet by adding another door and full row of seats. The resulting automobile is a 1969 Ford Galaxie custom limo wagon for sale in Westminster, MD for $2995 via craigslist.
20k: End Of The I-6 Era: 2006 BMW 330ix 6-spd

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
10k: Ready To Rumble: 1965 Ford Falcon
We've heaped praises at the mid 1960's Ford Falcon before, so we don't need to continue the praise, other than to say you can get a Mustang level of usability and performance at Beetle prices. Find this 1965 Ford Falcon V8 in Torrance, CA for $9,500 via craigslist. The paint is new, the engine has been "tricked out" and it would look at home in any of 1000s of weekend car shows all over the country.
1k: Porsche Panamera Concept Car: Volkswagen Beetle Limo Project
Automobile manufacturers spend millions of dollars building concept vehicles to prove a design for aesthetics, packaging and performance before production releasing them to cookie-cutter production facility. The seller of this hunk of metal thinks he has a custom Volkswagen Beetle Limo, but we know better, it is a Porsche Panamera Concept car. The car is located in Terra Bella, CA and you can find it here on losangeles craigslist for $1,000.
10k: Alsace Chainsaw Massacre: 1985 Citroën CX Prestige

5k: Injected Style: 1969 Toyota Corona Mark II w/3SGE +6spd swap

The first generation Toyota Corona Mark II was an intermediate model between the luxury Crown and low end basic Corona models sold between 1968-1972. We see Mark IIs from time to time, but most are rusty and powered by a version of the underwhelming Toyota R series cast iron boat anchors, but the one we have today is a bit of a hot rod. Find this 1969 Toyota Corona Mark II with Altezza 3SGE + 6 speed manual for sale in Alhambra, CA for $7,500 via craigslist.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
5k: Cheap Fastback: 1981 Toyota Celica
There is something about a clean Toyota Celica liftback that just screams late 70s/early 80s...if you're into that kind of thing. Get out the Magnum PI shorts and mustache because this one looks like a time capsule. Find this 1981 Toyota Celica liftback for sale in Detroit, MI for $6,000 via craigslist. Wait...did someone say Detroit? Maybe leave the shorts & 'stache behind and just bring a bulletproof vest...
1k Flash: Grassroots Racer: 1985 Merkur XR4Ti
The Merkur XR4Ti was the European Ford Sierra XR4Ti, but confusingly rebadged and exported for US consumption from 1985-1989. This 1985 Merkur XR4Ti has been built into a "grassroots race car" (maybe a Grassroots Motorsports Challenge car?) and is for sale in Atlanta, GA for $1,500 via craigslist. This one has a roll cage and probably lots of questionable modifications... but...it could make a great track rat.
5k: This Car Is In Phoenix: 1977 Volkswagen GTI Mk1

The first generation Volkswagen Golf was introduced in 1974 as the replacement for the aging Nazi-era designed Beetle. The Golf was a front drive economy car with roots in Audi's history of front drive sedans, but was underwhelming to drive in stock trim. However, in 1975 VW introduced their GTI version that added sporting credentials to the practical hatchback. Find this 1977 Volkswagen GTI Mk1 for sale in what we think is Phoenix, AZ for $4,500 via the Los Angeles craigslist. Another great tip from Rod S. Also, thanks for anon for pointing out the lack of link...oops!
Monday, June 24, 2013
10k Flash: Turbo Scat: 1980s Toyota Blizzard Diesel
The Toyota Blizzard was a small off-roader built for Toyota by Daihatsu and powered by turbocharged diesel engines. This undisclosed model year Blizzard is for sale on the MiniTruckDealer.com website and looks awesome with the "turbo turbo turbo" graphics on the side. It is an LD20 model, so it was built some time between 1984 and 1990 and bears a striking resemblance to its 70-series Land Cruiser big brother. With 2L-T turbodiesel power it should be thrifty and fun to drive, in a Suzuki Samurai sized package. It's already outfitted with a bull bar, winch and roof rack for mini expedition duty. Current asking price is $8,999 and the truck is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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4X4,
Blizzard,
Daihatsu,
Diesel,
Expedition,
JDM,
Toyota,
Turbocharged
Buyer Story: 1966 Ford Falcon Wagon
The 1966 Ford Falcon Wagon we featured back in March was purchased by reader Jeff S. and he sent us an update about the car. We find these kind of buyer stories interesting and hope our readers do too. When he bought it, the Falcon had been on/off craigslist and ebay for a while but Jeff picked it up and has already dug into making it a good daily driver. Full story after the jump.
5k: Good For Your Teeth: 1966 Renault Caravelle

Sunday, June 23, 2013
Flash: Hell Camino: 1973 Citroën DS Pickup
The Citroën DS (pronounced Déesse, like the French word for goddess) was a front-wheel-drive oddity built from 1955-1975. Citroën never made a pickup version of the DS...so....that means that any El Camino versions are "custom." Find this 1973 Citroën DS pickup for sale in Long Beach, CA for an undisclosed price via craiglist. Big thanks to tip from the other Bill H.
2k: Zagato Be Kidding: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato

Saturday, June 22, 2013
5k: Angry Bird: 1960 Ford T-Bird Gasser

$$k: The Grandest Prix: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ w/LS1 Swap


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