California locales Catalina and Ventura both feature in the name of this large two-door Pontiac. Catalina is the model, a full-sized Poncho offering. Ventura is the trim package, which fancied up the interior and appeared in exterior “Ventura” emblems…. more»
Can You Help This 1972 Firebird Formula 400?
When the real beaters start to come out of the woodwork, it probably means one of two things: all the good cars are gone, or demand for the good cars is bringing up the value and desirability of every… more»
Could-Be Pace Car? 1967 Camaro RS/SS Convertible
The Camaro debuted in model year 1967, with convertibles like this one shown on ebay as well as coupes vying for market space in a new world centered around the “Pony Car.” That name, it’s probably self-evident, was born… more»
Resale Red Once More?: 1965 Mustang Coupe
Here’s a bit of a beater 1965 Mustang coupe available on ebay for a price that won’t kill you and which might be a good starter classic. Note that this is now re-listed, starting at a super-low number. What… more»
Beware The Blisters?: 1970 Ford Torino
This is one of those deals where you didn’t wake up this morning thinking you’d buy a car like this, but where, as you head to sleep tonight, you’re fully invested in the idea. What car could be this… more»
Missing the Elephant: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette
Is the whole collector car universe missing the elephant in the room? We’re all chasing classics. GTOs, Camaros, Mustangs, but they’re getting so out of reach. There are basically no five-thousand-dollar drivers left. Heck, that kind of money barely… more»
Whatcha Hiding?: 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe
And now from the land of nasty surprises comes a 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe, shown here on ebay and up for auction with a starting bid of $8,000 and no takers yet. The auction goes until Friday, if you’re… more»
Does This Push Your Buttons? 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
In a number of Barn Finds stories, I have recommended the De Tomaso Pantera as a sensible purchase for those who want to have something that combines nasty fast looks, exotic lines, and simple reliability. Well, let’s admit that… more»
Corvette Alternative: 1969 AMC AMX
“Wow. This might be a good idea. I’ve never had an AMC AMX, or any AMC for that matter, unless you count the Rambler station wagon my dad had when I was a kid.” I saw this listing on… more»
Got It All: 1964 Buick Skylark V8 4-Speed Convertible
This car had me at “original,” as in the claim that this 1964 Buick Skylark as seen on ebay is all original as it came from the factory. Only two people have had it in long-term ownership. Now it’s… more»
Ferrari Dino Clothing: 2000 Porsche Boxster S
Here’s your chance to own a coveted sportscar on a normal person’s budget. Or at least, to own a car that very much looks like a certain coveted sporscar, if a Dino is your cup of tea. That is,… more»
Amazing 55 Mile 2000 Plymouth Prowler
To some of you, the 2000 Plymouth Prowler shown here on ebay will seem like an old car. Those of us born a little longer ago will see this differently, hardly grasping that this is now a quarter-century from… more»
Super Car Project: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
What car was Tim Horton driving when he died on the freeway going way, way over the speed limit? One a lot like this 1974 De Tomaso Pantera. Actually, it was a 1972 model that did the Buffalo Sabres… more»
Lose the Stripes?: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Coupe
Shiny and ready to go might be a quick way to describe the 1967 Mustang GTA coupe shown here on ebay. If you have a need for such a car, and who doesn’t?, grab your bidder’s paddle and do… more»
Special Stang: 15k Mile 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Right before the end of the “Fox-chassis” era of Mustang production, Ford decided to do a special run of Mustang SVT Cobra models. There were only 4993 of them, and they came in just three colors: The often-seen red,… more»
















