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Used, but sparingly: ’76 Triumph TR6

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Our friend Matt from De Garmo ltd. shared his new arrival with us. What we like about it is the originality and of course, the low miles. It has 31,000 miles to be exact. One key option it does have is the Overdrive transmission. It isn’t exactly a rare option but most TR6s don’t seem to have it. The interior carpets are original and in good condition and the seats were recovered using the original material. The top appears to be in good condition too. Read More

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Few owners: ’61 Volvo 210 Duett

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The name Duett comes from Volvo management’s wishes to have a suitable commercial vehicle that can be used as a passenger vehicle on weekends. Hence one vehicle, 2 uses and the name Duett. Clever those Swedes were back then. Another little known fact (unless you are a Volvo trivia expert) is that the Duett was built on an old ladder type frame to simplify the fitting of special commercial bodies. Read More

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Federal: ’69 Triumph Spitfire

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The Spitfire was extremely popular in the US and Europe with over 70% of production exported to those markets. The MK III had a bunch of improvements making it the quickest Spitfire yet. Until the Feds stuck their nose in things automotive, that is. Here is what we think happened. The MK II’s 1147 cc engine was replaced in the MK III with a bored-out 1296 cc as fitted on the new Triumph Herald and 1300 Sedans. In twin-carburetor form, the engine put out a claimed 75 bhp. Read More

Mar
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Pop the cork: ’65 Porsche 356SC Coupe

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We can understand how seller’s, primarily dealers, run out of ways to describe the car they are trying to sell. We like these guys in California. They always come up with nice cars but this is kind of funny. They begin to describe today’s Champagne Yellow SC as very original and proceed to tell you all of the new things the car has going for it, like an entire interior. It is nice that it has a new interior particularly if it is done right but that does not make an original car very original. The SC is the last of a long line of 356s. It is prized among collectors because it has a lot of good things going for it like disc brakes and a powerful 95 hp engine. Read More

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Sweet: ’70 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

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Sometimes our clever (at times) headlines are hard to conjure up in our imagination. It wasn’t for this Bahia Red Karmann Ghia. It is one sweet ride. We feature nice Ghias when we find them but we can’t tell you if one was ever as appealing as this one. The color is perfect and original to the car. It looks to be in great condition too. California Classix is one of our favorite sellers and they never cease to amaze me with their car finding skills. They mention in their descriptive copy that it is hard to find Karmann Ghias that haven’t been messed with. Read More

Mar
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Maligned: ’73 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

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You’ll think us crazy when we tell you the seller is asking $29,000 for this 450SLC. Let us tell you why they aren’t. Well, maybe just a little (insert smiley face). First, the sellers have one of the most interesting Mercedes-Benz restoration shops around. They do not focus on the high-value cars but cars that you can use, and you should, every day. Maybe they should be called Mercedes-Benz recyclers? Want to find the best 1981 300CD in the country? Call them. How about one of our favorites, a 1982 300TD Wagon? Call them. You’ll pay twice what you’ll pay on Craigslist (that sewer) or even on eBay but you will have essentially a new-ish car. First, they won’t start off with marginal cars. They will be special to begin with like today’s ’73 450SLC. Read More

Mar
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Sherlock, where are you?: ’58 Abarth 750 Berlina

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Carlo Abarth devoted himself entirely to building up the ‘Scorpion’ legend. The Scorpion was the brand for his tuning company that took cute little Fiat mini cars and made them into tigers on the racing circuit. The most valuable of his little marvels were built by Zagato sporting flowing aluminum bodies with unique bulging roofs.

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What it could end up looking like…

Kids just love them today. They are so cute. Today’s find is a real project on a Fiat Abarth 600 sedan or “Berlina”. Abarth produced a myriad of options for enthusiasts with their range of conversion boxes (cassetta di trasformazione) containing all the parts necessary to convert a standard Fiat. The kits were expensive, almost half the price of the car, but included everything necessary: crankshaft, camshaft, pistons, piston rings, intake and exhaust manifolds, valves, radiator, gaskets, carburetor, exhaust, filters, pipework, belts, tools, oil, chrome badges and instructions. Read More

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Indulge us: ’66 Ford Mustang GT

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Anytime we spot a ’64 1/2-’66 Mustang in Wimbledon White with a factory A-Code and factory 4-speed it will appear here. We love them because we know what they can be. They can be a blast to drive and made to handle really well. Carroll Shelby was able to figure out how and the modifications learned are free for the taking. This one is definitely not a candidate for our “dream” rally car project. It appears to be too nice to be toughened up for the rigors of rallying. Read More

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Big mouth: ’61 Triumph TR3

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Not much to go on here but the seller has piqued our curiosity. The listing tells us the TR3 is very original though it appears clear to us the interior has been refinished. But that is okay as it does look to have the proper material and pattern. We wish we knew where the additional patina that they refer to resides. Is it in the paint/body? Regardless, it looks pretty nice from the images provided. We are told it is rust free too and in good running condition. Read More

Mar
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Integrated wings: ’59 Ford F100

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The Ford F-series pickups are, year after year, top sellers. But some years come with just minor improvements and others come with some big changes inside and out. Today’s find represents a watershed year for the F100. The fenders or “wings” are now integrated into the body of the truck. Be still my heart. But it did make a huge difference in the appearance of the truck. But more importantly it was the first year that Ford built F100s with 4-wheel drive. Today’s find is a fairly low mileage truck at 120,000 miles with a recently rebuilt original motor. Read More

Mar
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Deposit taken: ’90 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa

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Most car manufacturers attach an internal code name or model number to their cars. The Porsche 964 is one of those internal designations. It was considered to be 85% new compared to its predecessor, the Carrera 3.2. The 964 Carrera was also the last to be available with the traditional removable Targa roof. The 964 is distinguished by the integrated bumpers and automatic rear spoiler that is speed sensitive. 911ProfileIt is also the 1st Porsche with dual air bags. You won’t see today’s featured Carrera Targa anywhere else but here on Mint. It is fresh as it just arrived at the office/shop this morning. It hasn’t even been detailed yet and it looks great. This Targa has a real presence or stance. A good stance, the way a car sits on its suspension, can really make a car look special and handle great. There are websites devoted to cars with great stance but I digress. Read More

Mar
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Spring isn’t in the air…

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It’s still cold here in Northwest, Connecticut however we know Spring will come…when it is good and ready. And ready we must be so the M-B 230S aka The Colonel is up in the air at our shop getting the leaking steering box resealed. It has some pretty interesting company. A beautiful ’71 Porsche 911T, a ’84 911SC and, get this – a real live Alfa-Romeo GTA. The GTA is getting suspension components installed so it can get moved around easily. It is a genuine GTA with all the visible rivets and aluminum panels. Alas, none of these fabulous cars are for sale (at this time).

Mar
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Black horse: ’89 Ferrari 328GTS

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A fully serviced 30,000 mile Ferrari 328 GTS in black (Nero) is a beautiful thing. What more can we say? We really like this one because it isn’t Robin Masters’s red (Rosso) (the owner of Tom Magnum’s car) and it has a tan interior. It is new enough to run a CarFax and that will be very helpful in corroborating the seller’s story. Another feather in this car’s cap is the existence of some patina. The seller tells us there are a few chips here and there, a little bit of wear on the leather seats, carpets and some aging in the rubber bits. Read More

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Almost perfect: ’63 Mercedes-Benz 220S Fintail

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You won’t see many Finnies in Sea Green (DB 824) and in this condition. The seller tells us it has been in the same family since new until he acquired the car a short time ago. It appears to be in very good condition with nice chrome. That’s important because there is a lot of it! It has A/C that actually works but sadly perfection is eluded because it is an automatic. That doesn’t mean you should run and hide it means the person who might be interested in this Finnie has no “performance aspirations”. Read More

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Early Coupe: ’62 Jaguar XKE Flat Floor

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We’ve addressed in previous featured cars, the desirability of early cars versus later cars. Later cars are generally more usable and early cars are more collectible. In this early E-Type Jaguar, we have what Jag folks refer to as a “small mouth” with covered headlamps. Early cars also feature flat floors and external hood latches that require a tool to open. These 3.8-liter cars have leather-upholstered bucket seats, an aluminium-trimmed instrument panel and console, and a Moss 4-speed gearbox with a non-synchro 1st. Today’s featured Jaguar was a father/son car back in 1965 when it was purchased from the back of Road & Track’s classified section. Read More

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