Questionable Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

We often see cars listed that are supposed to have very low miles but when you look closely you see a different story. This Chevy listed on eBay is claimed to have only 19,000 miles. It’s a survivor and a great… more»

Sad Little Pony: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon

It’s usually exciting to find a one owner original survivor car for $1500, like this one here on craigslist, but it is a Pinto. Who can blame someone for walking away from it in 1985. It looks complete and… more»

Sad Cat: 1949 Jaguar Mark V

At first glance, this Jag listed on craigslist looks really nice, or at least hopeful. The $8,000 asking price certainly gets your attention. It runs and drives but things go downhill from there. It’s right hand drive, but that’s… more»

Rather Rare: 1954 Healey Tickford

When you think of “Healey” automobiles, Austin-Healey and perhaps Nash-Healey probably come to mind, but there are other cars. Healey Motorcars was founded in 1945 and built a line of high performance, low volume cars using the four-cylinder Riley twincam engine. Healey… more»

1966 MGB For Only $750

There was an MGB featured recently for $700. Here’s another one listed on craigslist for only $50 more. It’s been sitting for years and is described as ” rough but all there.” It runs. It’s located here in Sacramento, California. If it’s a local car… more»

Nice Old Truck: 1955 international R112 Pickup

This old pickup listed on craigslist really looks nice in this picture. There are only 2 pictures provided so we don’t know how the rest of the truck looks, but the asking price of $4,900 could be reasonable. It was… more»

The Whole Truth: 1970 Triumph Spitfire

This nose is unique to the MK III Triumph Spitfire. The bumper is raised for new crash regulations and yet retains the chrome strips covering the weld lines along the tops of the fenders, something later cars lack. This Spitfire is listed on eBay has… more»

Clean And Red: 1964 MGB

This MGB is listed on craigslist here in Sacramento, California with very few details or pictures and an asking price of $3,500. It’s a California car so it might be rust free. Other than tail lights and an emblem it… more»

Background Finds: 1930 Chevy Truck

Readers often point out interesting cars in the background of postings. Take a close look at this picture for something, well, strange. You see a Cadillac and another car in the background and then you see, what the heck?… more»

Cheap Cat: 1965 Jaguar S-Type

The Jaguar S-Type is an updated version of the Mark 2. There were styling and interior changes, but the biggest improvement was the independent rear suspension. This old cat is listed on eBay in Lebanon, Tennessee and has been stored since 1983…. more»

Used Car Or Collectable: 1961 Ford Falcon

In much of the country, this old Falcon would have rusted away long ago. Here on the left coast, it has soldiered on rust free as a used car for 55 years. It reminds me of the old cars… more»

Wind Stream Style: 1936 Dodge Coupe

In 1935 Chrysler redesigned the Dodge with “Wind Stream” styling. This design was mildly streamlined and was very popular unlike the more radically streamlined and less popular Chrysler Airflow. This old Dodge is listed on eBay in Salem, Oregon. It’s a very… more»

Update: New Life For Seven Old School Buses

I wrote about these buses back in January. They were supposed to be parked at the museum for just a few weeks and then be off to Haiti. The political situation in Haiti, as well as a few other… more»

Nearly Finished: 1955 Buick Super Convertable

This project listed on eBay is just like building an airplane. When it looks like you’re almost done, there’s still the other half of the project to complete. For example, that’s either the cleanest windshield ever or, well, it isn’t there!… more»

Where to Start: 1947 Hudson Truck Project

The prospects of this project on eBay being completed look better than most. The chassis is complete and powder-coated. The rest is, well, all in pieces. Perhaps one could start with the engine. It appears they might have started… more»

Free Delivery: 1951 Crosley Super Convertible

Doesn’t this look just like a cute little puppy who needs a new home? And with free shipping from Romeoville, Illinois to anywhere in the continental US , what’s your excuse this time? (Oh yeah, sorry, the wifey!) With only… more»

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