Behold – the top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz R107: the 560 SL, this one minted in 1987, available here on eBay in a no-reserve auction. The bidding has reached $9000 and the car is located in Conway, South Carolina. Said to be… more»
390 V8 “Woodie”: 1969 Ford Torino Squire
The Country Squire was a full-size station wagon sold by Ford for more than 40 years (1950 to 1991). But, Squire versions of Ford’s compact and mid-size wagons were also available during part of this era, meaning they (too)… more»
34K Miles? 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1
We cover C3 Corvettes (’68-’82) all the time, so I’m not sure there is much more that can be said about this long-running series. However, the ’70-’72 LT-1 equipped models were something special, and this 1972 subject car, so… more»
Low Mileage 1975 Mercedes-Benz 230
I once bought a Mercedes-Benz 230, much like this one, but it was a 1969 model. Someone had gone medieval on its dashboard, resulting in a huge hole. I think I paid $500 for it. Not my best Benz… more»
Seller Needs This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Gone!
The ad for this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am says that the car has new paint and the seller has a nagging wife who wants a new house. So, the seller has decided to sell this car which is claimed… more»
62K-Mile One-Owner 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited
Green was such a popular vehicle in the 1990s (not to mention the 1970s), especially for SUVs, it seems like. Ford had its Explorer, which was taking over the market at that time, and it seemed like every other… more»
BF Auction: 2009 Chevrolet Impala LT
Chevrolet offered some form of the Impala from 1957 until 2021, an impressive run by any measure. This ninth-generation Impala has covered just 51k miles since new and is in immaculate condition. Finding any 15+ year old car with… more»
Running, Driving Project: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Chevrolet trailed the Jeep CJ, International Scout, and Ford Bronco in introducing its Blazer in 1969, but one might argue that the route they took in doing so had the most influential long-term effect; after all, full-size SUVs owe… more»
Super Fly Lives! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado El Clasico
Extravagant and excessive are two terms that come to mind when reflecting on much of the seventies decade, with auto styling from this period playing a significant role in expressing one’s status in the community, or at least on… more»
Rare Spyder: 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
The Mitsubishi 3000GT remains stuck in sports car Limbo, a place where vehicles with great resumes seem to languish, neither cast off as undesirable by enthusiasts but also never quite desirable enough to become valuable. On paper, the 3000GT… more»
Irish Green Long-Hood: 1969 Porsche 912
If you patronize a local repair shop, you have likely encountered some delays as of late, either due to supply chain issues, lack of personnel, or both. The seller of this 1969 Porsche 912 mentions a 3-month delay in… more»
454-Equipped: 1977 Excalibur Series III Phaeton
Excalibur developed its reputation by producing cars featuring neoclassic styling that drew heavily on the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. A niche manufacturer of hand-built vehicles, over 3,500 cars rolled out of its factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our feature car is… more»
33k Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
While Tom Selleck starred as the titular character in the 1980s TV series, Magnum P.I., many people believe that the true star of the show was the Ferrari 308 GTS that served as his daily driver throughout the show’s… more»
One Mixed Up 1954 Studebaker Commander
Yes, it’s confusing and I’m confused. The listing tells us that this car is a 1954 Studebaker Commander, but then elaborates further and states that it’s a Golden Hawk with a Commander front clip substituted for the original piece…. more»
Baby Ninja: 1982 Kawasaki AR50-A1
This little beast, sometimes referred to as a “Baby Ninja,” is about as rare as it gets here in the U.S., but as we’re reminded quite often, just because something is rare doesn’t make it valuable. I think this… more»