Way Overpriced? 1986 Mustang LX Coupe

If you’re after a 1980s collectible, or perhaps just fed up with (or scared by) the prices that 1960s cars are bringing these days, maybe this 1986 Mustang LX coupe (in the words of the day, “notchback”) could be… more»

Drive Right Now: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

You might see this 1971 Cutlass Convertible and say to yourself, “What a tidy little car.” And it is, though not so little as these used to seem. Nonetheless, this is a nice one, apparently a Santa Barbara, CA… more»

Hatchback Survivor: 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout

So uncool it’s cool again. That’s what you get with this 1978 Pinto Runabout Hatchback, which we learned about thanks to a tip from Gunter Kramer. It’s located in San Andreas, CA (hopefully not on the fault, or you’d… more»

Day Two Build: 1970 Buick GS 455

I saw one of these Buick Gran Sport models on ebay last spring, owned by someone near San Diego. I drove down to look at it. My impressions? The car was a mismatch, with better paint than interior, the… more»

Rescue Me! 1965 Chevrolet Corvair

It’s well documented that Corvairs sell cheap. They might just be the last bastion of the old-car hobby where ten grand brings choices of years and models. That’s maybe why this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair is currently bid short of… more»

Keep It Six?: 1969 Pontiac Firebird OHC Sprint Six

It costs the same to restore a fastback or a convertible as a coupe, and the coupe is going to bring a lot less when it’s done. That’s Mustang world wisdom, but it has something to teach you should… more»

Worth Saving? 1970 Citroen DS

Let’s say I told you I had a beat-up, ratty four-door for you to restore. What would you imagine? A Chevelle, maybe, possibly some kind of Plymouth. What if I then said, “It’s French”? Would I hear nothing but… more»

Recently Restored 1960 23-Window VW Bus

Designed to tour the Swiss Alps. That’s what they say about VW bus models like this 23-window cutie. You can understand that the view out all those windows would be spectacular. This one is  currently residing in George, Utah,… more»

Rough and Ready: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 440 Six-pack

1971 Plymouth Road Runner 440 Super Track Pack. That name pretty much says it all, and if you’ve got a starting bid of $20K and a lot of time and money left over, you could resurrect this sad survivor,… more»

Beautiful, All-Original 1965 Ford Thunderbird

        Living in Bellevue, Washington for years after an earlier tenure in Tacoma, this 1965 Ford Thunderbird is refreshed and ready for someone new to love it. Tipmaster TJ is who we have to thank for… more»

Resto-Mod Shelby GT500KR

This one claims that if you drive it, you’ll really be the King of the Road, like the name implies: 1968 Shelby (Mustang) GT500KR. You’ll find the car here on ebay currently bid up to just over $90K (short… more»

Little Survivor: 1976 Vega Kammback

      Fancy name, Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate, but does the car appeal to you? The price is currently under $4K, but the reserve hasn’t been met here on ebay. Good thing the listing has four days to… more»

Fair Buy? 1975 Olds Omega

A car this cool, under 15 grand, and you’re going to deliver it right to my house—free? Bring it on! That’s my immediate reaction to this 1975 Olds Omega coupe located in Richmond, Indiana but available to you (or… more»

Cheap Thrills: 1951 Nash Rambler Airflyte Convertible

Maybe you’re watching the auctions on TV this week. If you’re like me, you’re looking on and saying, “When did $40K become the default price for an everyday collector car?” I realize this is not the only way to… more»

Big Block Pony Project: 1969 Mustang Boss 429

What an abomination! This 1969 Mustang Boss 429, shown here on eBay, has been treated like it’s any old junk car, left to sit out, and now owned for a year by a person who has decided that he… more»

Re-Restore? 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

I’ve thought many times that I’d like a late 1960s-early 1970s Grand Prix. I’m not certain what a Model J version is, but it sounds cool, like on the 1969 Grand Prix Model J selling here on ebay. Nobody’s… more»

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