“What is it?” “Is it real?” Questions the new owner of this car will invariably get whenever they stop for gas. Is it real? It wasn’t built in 1935 by Auburn, but it’s a real car that looks almost… more»
About Ben Rybisky
I've been car-crazed since I was in diapers. One of my most vivid memories of early childhood is standing on the engine cover of my dad's 1984 Pontiac Fiero and feeling the heat from the Iron Duke through my tiny velcro shoes. Since then, I've been an academic about cars; they're more than an interest. I read voraciously and have owned and loved everything from a YJ Wrangler to an electric Mini.
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clean 1970 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
The history of off-road vehicles begins and ends with the Jeep. Of course, this isn’t true, it actually starts right at the beginning with the Benz Patent Motorwagen, which undoubtedly had decent off-road capabilities, as well as some incredibly… more»
Dec 3, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Two-Owner 1991 SW20 Toyota MR2
So, you want a sports car. You think, maybe a Porsche or a Ferrari or something classic, but are turned off by the expense, quirks, and unreliability. Maybe a Honda/Acura NSX? That solves the reliability and drivability issues; it’s… more»
Dec 3, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Standard of the World: 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Project
Once upon a time, the best car in the world was made in Detroit. Long, low, and luxurious, this 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe DeVille is offered for sale here on eBay with an extensive list of modifications and… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clean 1978 Porsche 928
Once upon a time, Porsche was struggling. The 911 wasn’t selling as well as they’d hoped, and they needed a replacement. This actually happened a few times throughout the history of Porsche, but perhaps one of the most famous… more»
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Whole Collection For Sale!
Billed as “unusual,” I guess “usual” is a relative term. Buicks, AMCs, Mercedes-Benzes, customs…all of these are legitimate classics in their own right, and most seem to be in decent condition. Special thanks to Britt Boughey for letting us… more»
Jun 3, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
True Barn Find! 1951 Ford F3 Work Truck
“What will be a future classic?” Ultimately, we can never see the future, but looking into the past, we can make some educated guesses. Obviously, the cars that are designed to be classics will be classics. Your run-of-the-mill Corvettes, Prowlers,… more»
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One owner! 1992 Subaru SVX
Once upon a time, Subarus were weird. You might think they’re weird now with their horizontally-opposed pistons and plastic cladding…but their first car in the North American market was the 360. They also brought us the masterpiece of the… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare 1947 Ford Marmon Herrington Forestry Truck
Cab-over-engine (COE) trucks are a popular form factor for work vehicles due to their efficient use of space. Now, their unique aesthetic has them showing up more often at car shows–at least in my personal experience. There’s something special… more»
May 26, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Blank Slate 1917 Ford Model T Project
Henry Ford wasn’t the first automotive magnate to utilize the assembly line–that honor goes to Ransom Eli Olds. Ford just made it the best version of it, and his Model T became ubiquitous on American roads as the de… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
V8 Powered Custom 1941 Graham Hollywood
This is not a Cord. It looks like a Cord, it’s made with Cord tooling, but it’s not a Cord. After the death of the 810/812 and subsequent liquidation of Cord’s assets, through a series of business deals, the… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Custom 1950’s Road Race Coupe Special
In the world of custom builds, you’ve got a spectrum going from things like a rebodied Beetle to the wild creations of George Barris. Our feature today lies somewhere closer to George Barris, but with the apparent usability of… more»
Feb 26, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Blank Slate Ambulance: 1940 International Harvester Woody
The story goes that, due to the steel shortage during World War II, manufacturers began using wood as replacements for body panels. Hence, the “woody” was born. The style maintained popularity throughout the decades, even so much as starting… more»
Feb 26, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
All-Original J2 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
It’s debatable, but generally agreed upon that the first American muscle car was the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88. Relatively small, attainable, and powerful for its time, it was influential enough to inspire an entirely new genre of music, and… more»
Jan 30, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
The Only 1906 Maxwell Model S
I don’t remember where it was I heard this, but at one point I read that in the early 20th century, there were more American car companies beginning with the letter A than there are total today. Before this,… more»
Jan 11, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare 1981 Dodge Omni 024 DeTomaso
Chrysler has a history of producing some of the most successful economy cars of the twentieth century, with the cost-effective K-platform underpinning everything from pickup trucks to wagons to sporty coupes. Sometimes the world of sensible economic choices and… more»
