Here we have a 1971 Fiat 850 Spider. The 850 was produced from 1964 to 1973 in sedan, coupe, and convertible guises. The 850 series was intended as a replacement for the Fiat 600, which was basically a larger… more»
May 20, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Pint-Sized Z/28: KAR Manufacturing Funtastik
The simple, cheap, plentiful, and reliable Volkswagen Beetle chassis lent itself to modifications and kit car creations exceptionally well. Today I bring you this KAR Manufacturing Funtastik, thanks to Scott L. for letting us know about it. There’s no… more»
May 18, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn Rocket: 1951 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible
In 1949, Oldsmobile had the brilliant idea of making a high-compression engine and putting it in a relatively small, lightweight car. Enter the Rocket 88, the world’s first muscle car. The Rocket 8 V-8 engine became its own sub-brand,… more»
May 18, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Compact Survivor: 1979 Ford Pinto
In the 1970s, with the ensuing gas crisis, Americans were moving more toward smaller Japanese and German imports to save on fuel. The Big Three recognized this, and each introduced their own entrants in the subcompact category. Chrysler had… more»
May 16, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Swiss Beetle: Enzmann 506 Spider
The Volkswagen Beetle, with its simple design philosophy, lent itself well to the aftermarket coachbuilding and racing scene. Ferdinand Porsche modified a Beetle to make his famous sportscar, albeit extensively modified. Today we have a truly interesting modified Beetle… more»
May 15, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sport Runabout: 1911 Ford Model T
Most people credit Henry Ford with the development of the automotive production line. In fact, this credit goes to Ransom E. Olds, with his curved dash Oldsmobile being the first mass-produced car. Henry Ford took what Olds developed and… more»
May 15, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
40,000-mile Survivor! 1951 Studebaker Champion
Originally introduced for the 1939 model year, the Studebaker Champion was an exercise in the “lighter is better” school of thought. Coupled with the low base price it proved to be a sales success for the ailing company, and… more»
May 14, 2021 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Only 1,865 Miles? 1971 Toyota Hilux Survivor
The Toyota Hilux was Toyota’s most successful global pickup truck. Known in America, after the first generation, simply as the “Toyota Truck,” it helped solidify Toyota’s reputation as producing reliable, simple, affordable, and practical vehicles. This first-generation model comes… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
True Barn Find: 1958 Volkswagen Microbus
The Volkswagen Microbus, given the factory designation Type 2 because it was Volkswagen’s second model after the Type 1 Beetle, has a history almost as long and iconic as, well, the Volkswagen Microbus. It truly is a unique vehicle… more»
May 12, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Finned Beauty: 1961 Cadillac Series 62
To paraphrase the famous marketing campaign. The Series 62 was Cadillac’s “entry-level” model since the 1940s, surviving seven generations, ending in 1964. Cadillac has consistently been the top-tier brand in General Motors’ repertoire, and this model was made back… more»
May 11, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1979 Hurst/Olds W30 Cutlass Survivor!
Oldsmobile was General Motors’ unofficial experimental division for the longest time. All the wacky new engineering was tried out on Oldsmobiles before it was proven good enough for Cadillac, and they eventually trickled down to the other GM brands…. more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Fresh from the Field: 1969 Nissan Patrol
Post-WWII, everyone wanted in on the success and notoriety of the Willys Jeep. Toyota had their Land Cruiser, England had the Land Rover…Mitsubishi and Mahindra even licensed the actual Willys design and bits of tooling. Today we have Nissan’s… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
1 of 63: Extremely Rare 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Z06 “Big Tank”
The second-generation Corvette was made from 1963-1967, and the coupes made for the 1963 model year were the only examples to have the iconic “split window” design. This listing taught me that the 1963 model wasn’t just the only… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Art in Motion: 1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2
“The most beautiful car ever made” is high praise from a man like Enzo Ferrari, and this definitely deserved any and all accolades it got. It’s a stunning work of automotive art, recognized by the Museum of Modern Art… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Low Mileage Driver: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6
The “Big Healeys,” the Austin Healey 100, 100-6, and 3000, have become a collective gold standard for small British sports cars. Designed by Donald Healey and produced with help from the Austin Motor Company, they all share a long… more»
May 4, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Real Life Transformer: 1970 Citroën HY
Citroën has always had cool and quirky vehicles, and this unibody, front-wheel drive, manual, corrugated steel cargo van with innovative independent suspension is no exception. Those aren’t even the coolest or weirdest aspects of this, either, but more on… more»
