Has the first-generation Volkswagen GTI gotten so valuable that it’s worth buying a rusty one that’s cheap but clearly needy? The jury may still be out on this question, as the market for early water-cooled VWs has been hot… more»
No Reserve Twin Turbo: 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T
This 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo is a rare unmodified example of one of these early 90s sports cars in a desirable color. The twin-turbocharged coupe is more often referred to by its sibling’s nameplate which is the Mitsubishi… more»
27K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
Among 1980s pocket rockets, few cars represent the sport compact car scene better than the Toyota MR2. Mid-engine design, racy styling, lithe handling, and rubber-band reflexes are all calling cards of Toyota’s game-changing mid-ship sport coupe, and the first… more»
Hangar Find: 1961 Cessna 172B
This 1961 Cessna 172B has a healthy record of recent maintenance and seemingly is ready to fly, with the seller listing several big-ticket jobs in the recent past. The plane has been hangar-stored for 30 years, and while white… more»
Just Donated: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
Ah, another listing from one of my favorite channels on eBay. In this week’s episode of desirable enthusiast cars donated to a nonprofit organization, we have the venerable Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon with the mighty 5.7L V8 under the… more»
Field of Dreams: $300 1970 Lotus Elan
Sometimes, what’s in the background is more interesting (or at least, just as interesting) as the car itself. In the case of this very sad 1970 Lotus Elan, it seems to be one of several sports cars languishing in… more»
One Owner Cali Truck: 1981 Toyota Pickup 4WD
Old Toyota pickups continue to be a thing of desire for collectors of a certain stripe, and this clean 1981 four-wheel-drive model is going to appeal to lots of Toyota fans looking for a clean survivor. This example also… more»
Project Track Car: 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo
This 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo is a running project with some final sorting needed, but based on the description, it apparently has a fully built drivetrain under the hood swapped in from a deceased race car. The 944 is… more»
Florida Barn Find: 1969 Rover 3500S V8
This 1969 Rover 3500S V8 is a restoration-worthy candidate that resides in Miami, Florida, and looks quite honest for being a barn-find project. The big Rover sedan marked an impressive shot across the bow from the British company to… more»
Dirt Cheap Car Collection for Sale!
Sometimes, truth in advertising does actually happen, as a seller on craigslist has listed a variety of projects for the dirt-cheap prices they deserve. This seems to be more a case of a personal junkyard that a new owner… more»
Not a Kit Car: 1986 Panther Kallista Roadster
Enthusiasts of a certain stripe have long loved a certain styling that is most often associated with something between a Caterham and a Morgan. The concept of a lightweight roadster with very little to separate you from the road… more»
Turbocharged Convertible: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo is one of the relatively few examples wherein a Pontiac customer chose to have it sent to an aftermarket vendor to convert it to a droptop. This example is not only rare for… more»
4×4 Motorhome: 1992 Isuzu Rodeo Camper Conversion
The world of Japanese-market imports is quite colorful, with all kinds of novel vehicles arriving on our shores these days courtesy of any number of specialty vehicle importers. A large percentage of the recent arrivals reflect consumer desires to… more»
Rotary Barn Find: 1983 Mazda RX7 GSL
The FB-chassis Mazda RX-7 is an emerging classic, albeit one that hasn’t quite accelerated value-wise as the second and third-generation models. The rotary-powered coupe is certainly a major achievement on the sports car landscape, but that doesn’t necessarily translate… more»
















