Fire Sale: 1982 Renault Fuego

The Fuego was built by Renault from 1980 to 1986, sold in the US through AMC dealers and featured such innovations as the world's first keyless remote system...which is funny because this next Fuego is being offered sans keys.  And it's on a trailer....but at least the listed price is low and this appears to be a turbocharged manual transmission equipped Fuego...future classic for sure. Find this 1982 Renault Fuego offered for a 24 Hrs of LeMons friendly $700 CAD ($515 USD) via theFacebook themarketplace. Tip from Erik202.

Malaise-o-naise: 1977 Ford Mustang II

This next car comes from tipper Zach who writes: It was <not> the best of times.  I don't know what you'd do with this thing.  A modern ecoboost monster of some sort?  Cram a 302 in and just saunter?  Grab the drivetrain from a Prius and don't amaze your friends?  At least you can feel that 'wind in your hair' with the sunroof.  And probably feel some water when it leaks, too.  Snazzy white vinyl tho! You are correct Zach!!  My favorite part of this car is the fact that the interior looks surprisingly intact with its clock forlornly stuck forever at 10:56.  Find this 1977 Ford Mustang II offered for $1000 in Chickaloon, AK via craigslist.

Vintage Wagon: 1967 Ford Cortina Estate Mk1

You know what is cooler than a wagon?  An old crusty wagon. And what is cooler than an old crusty wagon...? An old crusty wagon that is rarer than rocking horse poo....and Cory found us a beauty today! Find this 1967 Ford Cortina Estate Mk1 offered for $1500 in Orange, VA via craigslist.

Hold My Beer: 1973 Volkswagen Thing/Toyota 4X4

This next car comes as a tip from Sean S who writes: Ok, I am really proud of this find. It’s not everyday that I can say that I found something so awesome. enjoy, and hold my beer.  Find this 1973 Volkswagen Thing/Toyota 4X4 for $2500 or trade for Gas Golf Cart in Tijeras, NM via craigslist.

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.

For the Birds? 1968 Pontiac Firebird

The next car comes from Erik202 who writes: I saw this on my local classifieds, it got me thinking about how often people make fairly unsubstantiated claims about the rarity of the cars they are selling. In this ad the seller makes 2 claims but does not mention any paperwork from GM backing up either. There must be tons of this type of ad out there. Find this 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible offered for $11,000 CAD ($8,786 USD) via Kijiji.ca.

Roll The Dice: 2002 Porsche 911 Targa

A rear engined Porsche is iconic, collectible, and desirable in just about any configuration -- even the detestable 912 is priced like some kind of ancient Ming Dynasty vase. So the real question is --how do you get a cheap rear engine Porsche that you could (maybe?) drive without breaking the bank.  You gotta ask yourself, do you feel lucky?  Well...do ya...punk?  Find this 2002 Porsche 911 Targa here on eBay bidding for $8,445 with 3 days to go, located in Los Angeles, CA.

No Caboodle: Superformance 1967 Cobra Kit

Why pay retail?  Cut out the middleman and pay pennies on the dollar! Seems like everyone is on the lookout for a deal in this new normal of 2% growth.  So, why would you pay millions for a Cobra when you can build one yourself for peanuts? Of course, some adult assembly is required, but what could possibly go wrong?  Find this Superformance 1967 Cobra Kit for sale somewhere in Oregon for $5,000 via craigslist.

Ol' Betsy: 1954 Chevrolet Pickup

Nobody respects a perfection condition shop truck.  If it doesn't have some dings and dents in the bed, then you aren't using the truck as it should be.  Perhaps this next pile of rust might be a bit too far gone for daily driving, but you could certainly justify the exposure to tetanus for a weekend Lowes Despot hauler.  Find this 1954 Chevrolet Pickup offered for $6,500 here on eBay buy-it-now or make-offer located in Sacramento, CA with 2 days to go.

Not Turbo: 1956 Morris Minor Traveller Wagon

The Morris Minor was launched in 1948 as a replacement for the pre-war styled Morris Eight to much acclaim, brouhaha, and caterwauling.  The design was created under the direction of legendary Alec Issigonis and was the first British car to sell over a million examples.  Find this 1956 Morris Minor Wagon offered for $999 in Norwalk, NY via craigslist.

Fifty Bells: Two 1964 Isuzu Bellel Diesels

The 1961-71 Isuzu Bellel was a first for a few reasons -- first, it was the first Japanese produced passenger car with an available diesel engine, but it was also the first independently designed car from Isuzu. The name Bellel was chosen as short for bell plus roman number for 50 (L)...which is what Isuzu means in Japanese (fifty bells). Find these 1964 Isuzu Bellel Diesels here on eBay offered for $1,100 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Oracle, AZ with 3 days to go.

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.

This Isn't A: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 3/4 Kit

I can't tell you exactly what this next thing started life as, but I can tell you that it it isn't a Mustang Fastback, in kit form or otherwise.  The ONLY thing it shares with the Mustang Fastback ('67, '72 or otherwise) is that it has 4-wheels and a fastback style rear glass window (but Ford didn't pull their window from a scrap pile out behind the nearest Home Depot.)  Find this not a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 3/4 Kit offered for $2,500 CAD ($1885 USD at time of publication) in Toronto, ON via kijiji.ca.  Tip from John.

Cursed: 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Van

Unlike everything else posted on these pages, this next feature is a car that you don't want to own, but I'm going to post it because the description is priceless.  The short version is that the van is likely cursed and has crashed into multiple objects, including a John Deere tractor, and a loaner vehicle -- just read the ad for yourself. Find this 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Van offered for $750 in Keysville, VA via craigslist.

Heeby Geebies: 1971 Mystery Kit Car

The problem with most cars for sale today is that they are constructed with far too many compromises.  For starters, the driver's seat is shoved over to the left so that you can fit a passenger (or two), which obscures vision for hitting apexes, and they are optimized for things like storage space instead of lap times...but not this next feature.  This next thing is purely dedicated to speed without the slightest concern for aesthetics, safety, or common sense.  Find this 1971 Mystery Kit Car offered for $2,500 in Sacramento, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Matt C.

Trar from Prefect: 1951 Ford E439A Prefect

by Matt -- Someone has gone the non-committal trar (truck + car, for the uninitiated) route and mounted this pommy 1951 Ford on a 1977 Toyota Truck frame, making one unforgivable error in the process: non-driven front wheels. Everyone who's anyone in the Charlotte metro area knows that in order to make a proper trar, one must select the 4x4 variant of said truck upon which to booger weld the body of the automobile. In fact, I think I remember Ms.Collier teaching this in 8th grade North Carolina history class just after the section on squatter's rights. Anyway, I digress. The sensible path was instead taken, resulting in a dare I say usable immediate post-war British classic.