Rare Brougham Calienta: 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado

This 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham is a rare “Caliente” edition, basically the top billing for one of these if you had the hunger to own a luxury car in the height of the malaise era. While the Toronado nameplate… more»

British Sleeper: 1982 Rover SD1 V8

Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 1982 Rover SDI equipped with a V8 and a manual gearbox. This is one of the more unusual models you could possibly choose to import from among the legions of eligible… more»

Mark II Conversion Van: 1984 Ford Econoline E150

It should become plenty obvious that the 1980s have come roaring back when a minty conversion van such as this is fetching over $10,000. There was a time when you wouldn’t want to be seen in a rig like… more»

Tangerine Garage Find: 1970 Porsche 911T

Great colors alone can oftentimes drive interest in a collector car, as is the case with air-cooled Porsches of seemingly every vintage. The rarer the color, the more interest there is, so it’s not surprising to see the seller… more»

Exotic Barn Find: 1962 Maserati 3500GTI

Despite their current fall from grace with dealer lots full of money-pit sedans and generic crossover vehicles, Maserati did at one time produce machines that were beautiful and exotic, with racing heritage impressively close to the surface. This 1962… more»

Original Paint Panel Van: 1958 Volkswagen Bus

When it comes to Type 2 Volkswagens, it’s hard to go wrong with any pre-Bay Window model. From campers to panel vans to pickups, the early VW Buses are sure-fire bets either for justifying the cost to restore or… more»

Lost Show Car: Lil’ Louie 1921 Ford Hot Rod

Old hot rods never die, especially if their unique details and features somehow remain intact even after years of disassembly. Given the die-hards in this community, I’m never surprised to see a long-forgotten period build has been rescued, even… more»

No Reserve Camper Van: 1973 Dodge Tradesman 200

This sweet 1973 Dodge Tradesman 200 was converted to a camper early in its life and remains in surprisingly nice shape despite being a home on wheels. In addition to the well-preserved interior, the exterior decals are in outstanding… more»

Clean Driver: 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS

It’s not hard to understand the appeal of the Chevrolet Impala SS sedan, given its slightly sleepy personality and La-Z-Boy accommodations. The car combined a powerful drivetrain with sharp looks and surprisingly decent handling, all wrapped up in the… more»

Something for Everyone: Cord & Kruse Auction

Car auctions can be hit or miss, with some of them simply stocked with over-restored muscle cars that will never be worth as much as what you pay for them in the heat of the moment, and others full… more»

Quonset Hut Find: 1968 Dodge Power Wagon

In a country dominated by its love of trucks, it should come as no surprise we still find great old beasts hiding out all over the place. This includes rare, nicely equipped survivors and untouched workhorses, which is the… more»

Rare Anniversary Model: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350

It seems some manufacturers can’t help but make too much of a good thing, as the commemorative Fox body Mustang GT350 goes to show us. This is a 1984 Ford Mustang 20th Anniversary edition, otherwise known as a GT350… more»

One Year Only Options: 1972 Porsche 911T

This 1972 Porsche 911 is a definite project, but one that the seller claims is well worth the effort given the floors are solid and the next owner won’t have to try and remedy one of the more troublesome… more»

SUCCESS! Flat Rad Roadster 1953 Morgan Plus 4

UPDATE – We heard from Peter that this beautiful Morgan found a good new home! Here’s what he told us: I have sold my 1953 Morgan to a nice couple from Statesville, North Carolina. They have previously owned two… more»

Gonna Need a Bigger Barn: B17 Bomber Restoration!

It’s one thing to start an ambitious restoration project; it’s another thing to have to find a building large enough to house said project before you ever turn a wrench. For those of us who like big undertakings, restoration… more»

One Family Owned: 1968 Porsche 911L

As it relates to collectible cars, there are certain qualities that make it such that you could bid as high as you want without ever laying hands on the car, and you’d be completely justified in doing so. This… more»

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