Sometimes, even long-term family ownership can’t save a car from the clutches of abandonment. We oftentimes associate a car that has remained with the same family for eons as somehow protected from getting heaved into the backyard and forgotten… more»
Parked in 2012: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD
The Mercedes-Benz diesel sedan is synonymous with longevity and the era of overbuilt vehicles seemingly impervious to time and age. These days, there are few vehicles that are more synonymous with being a zombie apocalypse escape pod than a… more»
Black Plate Survivor: 1967 Porsche 912
Finding a vintage car in a highly preserved state is a sought-after specimen no matter the make or model. What is more impressive is when a car remains highly original and undamaged through multiple owners, as it indicates all… more»
Rust-Free Driver: 1983 Buick Riviera Convertible
This 1983 Buick Riviera convertible is one of those collector cars that seemingly pops up with decent regularity despite being a low-production vehicle. The Riviera coupe reached total production of over 50,000 cars, while the convertible was built in… more»
One of 500: 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
Do you ever see listings for cars where it seems like the seller is missing a golden opportunity to get top dollar for their car or truck? This listing for a rare Porsche 944 Turbo S strikes me as… more»
White on Red: 1972 Datsun 240Z
This 1972 Datsun 240Z is described as being a highly original car that is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and a numbers-matching inline-six. The paint is not original but it is the correct color code with original paint… more»
Rare Hot Hatch: 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco S
One of the more interesting import cars from the 1980s that has been popping up on collectors’ radar is the Volkswagen Scirocco. If you’ve watched some of the online auctions as I have, you’ve likely been slightly shocked to… more»
Numbers Matching Roadster: 1954 MG TF
When I was a youngster, it seemed like the picture of the iconic sports car was almost always an MG TD. It didn’t matter where it was: children’s books, toy stores, artwork, and so on – if they wanted… more»
British Barn Rescue: 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BN7
We posted a few days ago about an Austin Healey that was pulled out of a barn as part of an estate cleanout, and the seller mentioned that he had another British sports car lurking in the same leaky… more»
Parked in ’87: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Wagon
Rare doesn’t always mean valuable, but rare can certainly mean cool. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvair station wagon has been in the seller’s care since 1987 when he parked it in the garage as a running vehicle. He claims there… more»
Running Project Truck: 1986 Chevrolet C-10
The Chevrolet C-10 is about as perfect as it gets for a starter project truck. You can still buy a ratty one without serious rust for reasonable money, and while they are clearly no longer as cheap as they… more»
Rare Pickup: 1962 Volkswagen Double Cab
Among the coolest air-cooled Volkswagen Buses are the ones sold in limited numbers here in the states or the earliest examples with the split windshield design But what if you could combine both of those things into a hard-to-find… more»
















