Rule of Two: 1969 Austin Healey Sprite(s)

They say that classic British sports cars are like the Sith -- they always come in two. A master and an apprentice.  Wait, they don't say that?  Oh...well tipper Scott T sent in the following car with these comments: The good news is that for just $1400 you get two chrome bumper midgets, which the seller describes as a car and a parts car.  I can't tell which is the parts car though, and the seller doesn't say.  Ones a 62, and ones a 69. I'm sure someone out there know how to tell them apart?  They both look pretty rusty to me, certainly beyond my skills and ability, but maybe someone knows how to turn these into something worthwhile? Find this 1969 Austin Healey Sprite with '62 donor offered for $1400 in Norton, MA via craigslist.

More Cars More Mess: 1999 and 2000 Jaguar XJR

DT readers who live in parts of the country that do not use road salt in the winter will breathe a sigh of relief after reading this piece.  Parts cars are a great resource for keeping other cars on the road if you actually get around to using them that way.  Today's pair of Jags is what happens when you double down on a problem and then do not get around to actually fixing anything.  Two needy supercharged XJR's for cheap is a tough sell logistically for most any buyer- two trips for pick up, two parking spaces, double the issues to address, etc.  Find these 1999 and 2000 Jaguar XJR's for sale in Rowley, MA for $2,000 via craigslist.

R129 Fivesome: 4 Mercedes SL300 & 1 Mercedes SL320

Ever grab a cookie and then ten minutes later realize that you just ate five of them?  Sometimes things don't go exactly as planned and what starts relatively innocently makes a big u-turn.  Any car enthusiast knows having a parts car is a cost effective way to keep a pricey car running.  Today's seller has taken that idea to another level with this Mercedes bundle deal.  Find these five Mercedes R129 Convertibles for sale in Newtown Square, PA for $11,000 via craigslist.

Ready For Something: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette

The C5 generation Corvette is a formidably fast sports coupe that is only a few door dings away from being ready for the race track...or a good freeway speeds sandwich between a UPS truck and a Lexus LX470 to make a good 24 Hours of LeMons car.  Find this 1998 Chevrolet Corvette here on eBay bidding for $2,550 with a few hours to go, located in Plainville, MA.

Alfa Menagerie: Alfa Romeo Collection in Savannah, TN

What is the difference between a collector and hoarder?  What makes one group of cars a collection and another a menagerie?  Why would you let cool old cars rot outside for years until they are pretty much worthless for anything other than parts cars?  I don't have the answers, but this ad sure begs the questions.  Find this Alfa Romeo Collection for sale in  Savannah, TN for $1 (price on request) via craigslist.

Seller Submission: 1991 BMW 318is With Parts Car

The E30 generation BMW 3-series is currently in a holding pattern between depreciated junk nobody wants and appreciating classic.  This is good and bad news for E30 lovers, because it means you can pick up your choice of car for cheap, but many are being sent to the crusher and neglected under blue tarps.  It is great to see one in running/driving condition, ready for your commute and they make the perfect starter car for your teenager, nephew, or mail-order bride.  Find this 1991 BMW 318is with parts car offered for $2,500 in McDonald, PA.  Seller submission from Tom.