50% Off: Half of a 1981 Ferrari Mondial

I've known quite a few automotive enthusiasts who have casually tossed out the idea of owning a portion of some exotic sports car -- you won't drive a Ferrari every day, so why not split the cost of purchasing and maintaining it with another like minded car guy/gal. However, this next car is for the guy/gal who wants half a super car but doesn't like to share. Now, you can have your half a cake and eat it too!  Find this half of a 1981 Ferrari Mondial offered for $8000 in Orange County, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

2 Fer 1: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

Just what exactly is a DeLorean project anyway...I thought all DeLorea were projects?  The DeLorean  DMC-12 was a gull-wing equipped sports machine built on a fiberglass monocoque and covered by cosmetic stainless steel panels.  The DMC-12 was designed by noted pasta designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and was powered by a mid mounted PRV6...but don't let that hold you back because they are HOT HOT HOT and prices are redonkulous.  Find these 1981 (and 1982) Delorean DMC12 projects offered for $18000 in Sparta (THIS IS SPARTA!) , TN via craigslist.  Tip from Dave.

It's Medicinal...Man: 1987 BMW 535is

We all know that guy (or gal) who is obsessed with BMWs. He is always talking about one, buying one, selling one or even trying to build his own.  It becomes an all consuming passion and he (or she) has probably lost a few jobs over one.  You could call him (or her) an addict...but I think that would be to trivialize the plight of people with real chemical addiction problems.  But I'd suggest a good round of Bimmers Anonymous for this next guy.  Find this 1987 BMW 535is offered for $2000 in Rosamond, CA via craigslist. Tip from Sean S.

Mobile Chalkboard: 2006 BMW 750iL

There are a good number of reasons to not make your girlfriend/wife/concubine upset...as somebody recently found out.  As William Congreve causally posits in his 1697 feature tragedy The Mourning Bride -- Heaven has no rage, like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury, like a woman scorned.  But, I think Tupac put it right when he said: And even though you're fed up Huh, you got to keep your head up.  Which is ironic because he was gunned down in a 750iL -- anyway, find this 2006 BMW 750iL offered at a dismantler in Rancho Cordova, CA via craigslist. Another great find by Cory.

The Original Eyesore: 1971 Datsun 510

If you are at all a fan of the 24 Hours of LeMons, you must be familiar with the name Eyesore racing -- this is the (only) team to win the trip to LeMans (in France) after winning the LeMons (the $500 junker race series).  If you are a DT Radio fan, you might have heard legendary Sport Compact Car Editor Dave Coleman talk about the origins of the Eyesore name...and here is your chance to buy the original Eyesore in the rusty flesh.  Find this 1971 Datsun 510 here on eBay bidding for $2,700 with 7 days to go, located in Long Beach, CA.

Rest In Pieces: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon

"I have over $15,000 invested. Asking $7500." -- there is no better money spent on any car than the previous owner's money and this next vehicle comes in at a claimed 50 cents on the dollar.  Unfortunately you will need to put the car back together like a giant set of real life Legos.  Find this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon offered for $7,500 in Sanibel, FL via craigslist.  Tip from Dascpcu.  

Adopt A Car: 1980 Chevrolet G10 Van

This next craigslist find starts with an optimistic sentence from the seller: A junker might give me $75 for scrap, but I would rather give it away to someone who could get some use out of it than see it get crushed into a cube. Just give me a bill of sale for a few bucks for the excise tax abatement.  Find this 1980 Chevrolet G10 Van offered for free-to-a-good-home via craigslist.  Tip from Jeff.

A 90% Complete Mess: 1964 Datsun 320 Pickup

When people say something is 90% complete, as the seller does in this case, what metric are they using? Is this by mass? By volume? Ideal number of pieces divided by pieces actually present? This yardstick for completion is a pretty important thing to understand when purchasing a vehicle that was likely someone else's parts car. Find this 1964 Datsun 320 Pickup for sale in San Jose, CA for a paltry $750 via craigslist.

Broken Dorito: RX-7 Convertible Race Car Project

by Adam -- Without an engine this RX-7 is the chance to build the convertible race car you have wanted but could not afford. With a race coming up this Saturday and Sunday here's your chance, if you hurry, to make your own LMP2 car. The car has some of the heavy lifting done, but with the engine removed and LMP2 requirements of requiring the use of production based engines that one off, two stroke, opposed flat twelve you designed will just need to wait. Wide body kit already fitted and much of the fabrication started the seller notes some re-welding may needed. Pick your livery, decide what will power the Mazda shell, get it done before Saturday, and start at the back of the grid. What could be easier? The seller intended to build a track monster, but his loss is your gain, so once finished you can be a monster on the track. Whether you try to enter this in Lemons, Le Mans, your local track, or decide to annoy the old fogies in charge of the home owners’ association with your straight pipes you can find this 1988 Mazda RX-7 in Lynchburg, Virginia  for $1,200.00

BOGO: Two 1969 SAAB 95 Projects

The SAAB 95 (not the 9-5!) was a 7 seat, 2-door wagon from Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget that reminds us of the days before SAAB was mercilessly run into the ground by bean counters, and designed cars that looked like rocket ships. Today's feature is for two 95s with little detail from the seller on specs or condition, but a fantastic asking price.  Find these two 1969 SAAB 95 Projects offered for $1,000 in Ojai, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Sean. 

That'll Buff Out: 1968 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

Whoa, a sub $10k Jaguar E-Type...did that mail order time machine finally arrive?  Are we in 1982?  <checks smartphone calendar>...nope, says 2015...but then I'm not sure how you are supposed to tell the date from a calendar if you were to travel back in time..what is going on?  Oh...somebody dropped a forklift on the front end...you will need to spend some time with your orbital buffer.  But first you'll need to buy this 1968 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 offered for $7,500 in Sheridan, WY via craigslist.  Tip from Zach Z.

Convertibatmobile: 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Batmobile

Batman felt the simmering rage coming out from the deep dark place he normally kept it hidden. With one swift movement he pushed aside the thick drapes to let a flood of midday light into the Wayne Manor guest bedroom.

"Whoa whoa, Bruce, it isn't what you think."  Robin jumped from the bed and attempted to cover himself with a nearby cape.  "Its not like...well...I didn't think you guys were a thing anymore after that last thing...you know..."

Parts: 2005 Pontiac GTO LS2 Engine/Transmission

Instead of starting with some penalty box slow car and asking you to find an engine/transmission to make it better, let's go the other way around.  Here is a 2005 Pontiac GTO that has been ridden hard and put away wet -- and more importantly it is an engine/transmission that needs a new home found here on eBay offered for $5,200 buy-it-now or make offer, located in Taylor, MI with a few days to go.

1k: Pile-o-Parts: 1972 Mercury Capri

The first generation Mercury Capri was no ordinary Ford Mercury, it was a sporty coupe built by Ford of Europe (in Germany) and imported to the USA under the Mercury brand.  It was a shining star in the sea of crap that was launched for the US market in the early 1970s and offers a great bang for your buck today.  Find this 1972 Mercury Capri here on eBay bidding for $920 with 3 days to go, located in Easton, PA.

5k: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS TV Stand

This next item is the perfect gift for the classic car hunter who wants a trophy for his living room....and unlike a real animal head, it doesn't stink or stare at you while you are eating dinner.  Find this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS TV stand currently bidding for $3,650 here on eBay with 2 days to go, located in Cambridge, MN.

5k: Rescue Me: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250C W114

Another day, another clean and nice car donated to a charity and sold via eBay...seriously, who looks at a car this nice and says "it is worth nothing to me other than a tax write-off."  The write-offs aren't even that good anymore, since they closed the loop hole where you could declare anything you'd like -- now the actual auction results are used and even if you are millionaire you save 1/3 of the final bidding price?  I don't get it....but I'd like to get this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250C currently bidding here on eBay for $2,656 with a few hours to go.