UPDATE 3/23/17 – This cool old fire truck is still on eBay, but the seller has dropped the price by $30k! FROM 8/21/15 – This 1933 Ahrens-Fox CT4 fire truck is, well, a real monster, is it not? Can you… more»
Little Blue Box: 1986 Nissan Stanza 4WD
I hope you have enjoyed Scotty G’s write-ups as much as I have! I think he is overly fond of Japanese cars, but perhaps it’s the effect of the long cold winters where he lives. When he asked me to… more»
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Riverbank Find: 1956 VW High Roof Panel Bus
Imagine kayaking down a river in Alaska and spotting an abandoned “split window” VW bus on the river bank. The bank was eroding away and the bus was headed into the river, but the kayaker was a determined devotee of all… more»
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Tonka Truck: 1959 Ford F100 Shortbed
When I came across this truck listed here on craigslist, it reminded of the Tonka truck my wife has saved from her childhood home. The red paint is worn and the sides are dented much like this truck. Perhaps you too remember… more»
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Pony In Wolf’s Clothing: 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
Several companies built “era” cars like these, including Clenet, Excalibur and Stutz Blackhawk. They were typically a new car modified to look like a classic with a long hood and big headlights. This one has been parked for 20… more»
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Look Out For His Wife: 1974 BMW R90/6
There are lots of reasons to write about a barn find but this one is unique. This BMW listed on craigslist is a bike I love, it runs and drives and the $2,500 price seems reasonable, but this time it’s because… more»
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Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk R2
This is a “Jet Thrust” Gran Turismo with a supercharged R2 289 hp engine and a 4 speed transmission. Studebaker took its V-8 and added big-chamber low-compression truck cylinder heads and a Paxton SN-60 centrifugal supercharger giving the engine… more»
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Questionable Deal: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible
This GTO seems to be a great candidate for restoration but the deal seems questionable. It’s is offered on eBay in Saint Johnsville, New York. This convertible was purchased by the seller’s uncle and is completely original. The purchase includes documentation including the… more»
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Small Wonder: 1933 MG J2 Midget
MG built these J2s from 1932 to 1034 and only made about 2,000 so they are somewhat rare. The mechanical brakes work OK but the drums are tiny so brakes could be an issue. The 847 cc inline 4 OHV… more»
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In The Wind: 1946 Chevrolet Work Truck
It’s always fun to imagine how old trucks like this one listed on craigslist were used and to think of new uses for them. The $3,800 asking price seems reasonable and leaves room to modify it for another purpose. This… more»
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Master Or Eagle: 1933 Chevrolet Sedan
The seller describes this Chevy listed on eBay as an “Eagle Master” and says it is rare. Such a creature would be very rare because the Eagle and Master are 2 different models. When Master replaced the Eagle model midyear, several… more»
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V12 Power: 1935 Pierce Arrow 1245
This grand old sedan was built near the end of the line for Pierce Arrow and one of less than 900 built that year. They were the only luxury car company that didn’t build a cheaper car during the… more»
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Grenades Not Included: Daimler Ferret Scout Cars
(Update, the green one has been lost or broken. How do you lose or break a tank?) The Ferret is a serious 4 wheel drive machine that should make any owner proud and any Hummer owner jealous. It not… more»
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Little Bitty Bimmer: 1961 BMW 700 Coupe
Remember the Isetta, that funny little Italian micro car with a door on the front? They were built by several companies in several countries, including BMW in Germany. The BMW version had a BMW single cylinder, 12 HP four-stroke, 247 cc… more»
Jeep Unearthed After 40 Years In Sand Dune
If you drive your car on the beach, you expect some rust. When you leave it in the garage on the beach for 40 years, well, you better just expect it to have more than a few issues. When… more»
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Big Bird: 1974 Ford Thunderbird Survivor
There’s nothing special about the sixth generation Thunderbirds, but this one listed on craigslist looks like a really nice original car. The $6,900 asking price might seem kind of high, but the average sale price is listed at $7,100 and this… more»
