Auction Watch: 1971 Puma GT

Find this 1971 Puma GT here on eBay bidding for $3,650 with auction ending Wednesday at 7:49AM Pacific.

Brexited the Euro Zone: 1968 Ford Cortina Deluxe Estate

by Matt -- Nearly 50 years prior to the current Brexit, LeavEngland, Byerland, or whatever the current state Euro State bifurcation tagline is, this Ford got the itch and peaced out. No matter your political leanings or if you care at all, we can all agree on one thing. This beautiful and quirky English Ford is the Marmite to our automotive whatever-you-put-Marmite-on. Find this 1968 Ford Cortina Deluxe Estate offered for $4500 in Lansing, MI via craigslist.

Excellent Shape: 1992 Acura Legend

Another minty clean Honda/Acura with an automatic?  Sure, why not -- it isn't like you find mint condition cars from 1992 with only 45k miles on the odometer everyday...so I think the slushbox can be forgiven.  Find this 1992 Acura Legend offered for $13,000 in Fremont, CA via craigslist.  Tip from KBZ.

Bitchin' Camaro: 1988 Chevy Camaro V8 5-Speed

If you went to high school in the 1990's, there were certain cars that we all wanted but few got. The really cool kids found a way to swing a Camaro. For those of us who couldn't, here is a great chance to make a teenage dream a reality for a decent price.  Find this 1988 Chevy Camaro 5-Speed for sale in Kansas City, MO for $4,700 via craigslist.

Mint Condition: 1980 Honda Prelude

The first generation Honda Prelude (SN) is a pretty boring car to drive compared to the stuff available today, but back when new it was lauded by the likes of Brock Yates who once wrote in Motor Trend "by any sane measurement, a splendid automobile. The machine, like all Hondas, embodies fabrication that is, in my opinion, surpassed only by the narrowest of margins by Mercedes-Benz. It is a relatively powerful little automobile by anybody's standards." Fast forward 35 years and Mercedes-Benz is no longer a benchmark for anything other than the triumph of brand over sense, but this little Honda is an amazing time capsule.  Find this 1980 Honda Prelude offered for $6,000 in San Francisco, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Safety Fast.

Kasutaumu Tabo: 1991 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo

by Adam -- Ok all of you who have driven a three cylinder car manufactured prior to 1991 raise your hand. Anyone? Now the engine seems to be making a comeback for fuel economy reasons, but historically three cylinder cars are not the norm. Sure, there are some very cool and interesting cars with three cylinders, but for the life of me all the examples I can think of are two strokes. DKW, NSU, and Auto Union along with the Saab Sonett and 93/96 all are excellent examples of cars that totally rocked the three pot and some in race trim. If Erik Carlsson won the Monte Carlo rally in one, isn’t an engine with three cylinders good enough for you? To stand out from the crowd, run half a six cylinder with a turbo as an added bonus. Dressed in a blue paint job and appearing to have all parts in place with additional modifications you could have some fun and still get 40mpg. Find this 1991 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo on Craigslist for $4,900.00 in Vancouver (Maple Ridge), British Columbia.

DT Radio Show: Jay Lamm Guest

Vince and Cflo are joined by 24 hour of LeMons founder Jay Lamm! We talk racing and crashing and having to tell racers not to crash! We also try a new MSRP game and Cflo has HIS news. Enjoy.  Listen anytime to new or old episodes on PodBean or iTunes.

 

Catdog Car: 1991 & 1992 Conjoined Buick Regals

I know what you are thinking. Who wants to read a feature about a crummy 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora? Look closer, however, and you will find that this is actually two crummy Buick Regals that have been sawed in half and welded together.  The question is, what would you do with it? Find this 1991 & 1992 Conjoined Regal(s) for $3,500 via craigslist.

Jay Lamm On DT Radio Show Tonight

Get ready for another awesome episode of the DT Radio Show.  Tonight, 7PM Pacific 10PM Eastern, we've got Jay Lamm from the 24 Hours of LeMons joining us the via skype/phone to talk about what it means to be Chief Perp of the worlds largest racing organization.  Listen live on TalkRadioOne.com or via Tunein radio app for your phone (and search TalkRadioOne) at 7PM Pacific time (10PM Eastern) June 10th-- or listen anytime on PodBean or iTunes.

Jay Lamm holds the training wheel while an arc angel welds them onto Black Iron Racing's BMW 535i from the first 24 Hrs of LeMons race in 2006.

British Bulldog: 1972 Triumph TR6

by Brian -- The TR6 was one of the last great British roadsters to come to America. The TR6 has all of the key components we all desire in a roadster --it's British, is has classic looks and chrome bumpers. This car appears to have lived a very sheltered life, but the seller is looking to unload it for a cheap price. With some elbow grease you could easily come out ahead on this TR6. Find this 1972 Triumph TR6 offered for $5000 in Mobile, Al via craigslist.

Coffee Brake: Can You Drive A $300 Car Every Day?

Last week's Coffee Brake (Why I Will (Probably) Never Buy A New Car Again) was a natural extension of the DT Manifesto where I wrote at length about my own rules for driving on the cheap.  Of course, the comments were filled with excellent suggestions and some really well thought out advice, but one thing that stuck out in my mind was the advice from Hunter when he suggested you buy a $300 car and drive it every day.  Three hundred bones doesn't buy much these days, but I want to know if you guys think you can drive a $300 car every day.

Essential Truckin': 1970 Ford F100

by Al -- YOU NEED A TRUCK! Let's say you need to pick up a dishwasher from your local big box store tonight...What are you gonna do? Are you gonna fold down the seats in your wife’s Sport (not) Utility vehicle? No...it wouldn’t fit in the scrunched down roof and bulky fold down rear seats “SUV” anyway… YOU NEED A TRUCK!  If you are into any sort of sports, a bicyclist, horse enthusiast, kayaker, landlord, or do anything besides sit in your house all day, you can probably use a truck. This 1970 Ford F100 offered for $3,300 in Alhambra, CA fits the bill to a tee.

Auction Watch: 1970 Datsun 240Z

Find this 1970 Datsun 240Z here on eBay bidding for $11,800 reserve-not-met with auction ending Sunday at 6:33PM Pacific.

Singin' Good Fun: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible

by Glenn -- Affordable...reliable...stylish...Corvair! Okay, I admit I am a little biased since I own a '66 Monza coupe, but just look at the value offered here for a mostly original condition 60's era boulevard cruiser! Find this 1964 Chevrolet Corvair convertible somewhere along the Jersey Shore for $5500 via craigslist.

Military Mutt: Mongrel Military Green Concept Car

What does Uncle Sam have in mind for the next generation of fighting vehicles?  This project offers some unique insight into the question. From here it looks pretty awesome. And ugly. Find this Mongrel Military Green Concept Car here on eBay here for sale in Suffolk, VA for $12,500.

Eurotrash V12: 1993 BMW M5, S70B56 conversion

So you want a classic sports sedan - nay, THE classic sports sedan - but six cylinders just isn't enough. OK, how about a V8 swap? The S62 made 400hp in its original home, the E39 M5. No? How about the crazy shrieking S85 V10? Surely 500hp of "F1-inspired" goojum will get your mojo workin'. The E60 M5 donor car can be put out of its misery (it's a mercy kill). NO? For Füchs' sake then; if you like it (cylinder count madness, that is) then you better put a V12 in it.  Find this 1993 BMW M5 with S70B56 V12 Swap for sale in Rochester, NY for $16,500 via craigslist. Tip from JayKav.

Collector Status: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

You've probably noticed a few 924s on these pages recently, and you might say "what's with all the 924s guys, these things are terrible?"  As correct as you might be in your assessment, there will also come a time in the next year or so when you say "why didn't I buy that low mile Porsche 924 back when it was affordable and the schmucks at Daily Turismo were always featuring them?"  This is not an I-told-you-so moment, as much as it is an I'm-going-to-tell-you-so.  Find this 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo here on eBay bidding for $3,500 reserve-not-met in Coon Valley, WI with 5 days to go.

Auction Watch: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Pickup

Find this 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Pickup here on eBay bidding for $10,100 reserve-not-met with auction ending today (Thursday at 4:35PM Pacific).

El-co Loco: 1979 Chevrolet El Camino

by Cory -- The Chevy half car/half pick truck has a pretty loyal following despite not being sold here since 1987.  This 1979 Chevrolet El Camino has been given the full on resto-mod treatment for better or for worse and is listed in Jamestown, NY for $13,500.  Everyone loves a good LS1 swap here at DT.  Equally as many people probably feel the same about the El Camino.  Is this a match made in heaven or hell?

One Owner, Low Miles: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible

I know what you are thinking -- this is all the money with a large gratuity for a Triumph TR8. The wedge shaped thing that isn't quite a classic, and should be well depreciated.  However, you might be surprised at the condition of today's wedge salad and rethink your scoffing at the price.  Find this 1980 Triumph TR8 offered for $10,999 in Polson, MT via craigslist.  Tip from Zach.