21K Mile WS6: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am

While some of the more limited production models like Pace Cars and GTAs tend to show up with low mileage quite often, it’s far more unusual to see a well-equipped Trans AM like this one wearing street clothes appear… more»

Track Car Shell: 1975 Porsche 911 Slantnose

The seller doesn’t know much about the history of the slantnose-converted 1975 Porsche 911, but he’s interested in learning more. Of course, he also wants to sell the car, which is suspected to have formerly had a V8 stuffed… more»

Original Twin Cam: 1974 Lotus Europa

This 1974 Lotus Europa is a desirable twin-cam car, and wears an excellent shade of Kermit green paint (not the official name) that blends nicely with the original Lotus badge on the nose. The seller says it is officially… more»

Hidden in Oregon: 1977 Triumph Spitfire

After my recent trip to the Washington and Oregon coasts, I remain amazed at the number of vintage cars hiding out there that remain in surprisingly solid condition. This 1977 Triumph Spitfire is another example of such a vehicle,… more»

V12 Powered Replica: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Kit

While many Ferrari replicas are epic disappointments with horrible proportions and underpinnings the likes of the Pontiac Fiero, this unfinished 250 GTO replica may be one of the better ones we’ve seen. Plus, the owner has sourced a Jaguar… more»

Rodent Damage: 1979 Porsche 928 5-Speed

On the surface, this 1979 Porsche 928 with the desirable manual transmission looks quite good: just 50,000 miles, glossy red paint, straight body lines, and a very nice interior. However, it hides a secret that will likely lead to… more»

Cheap 4-Speed Hatch: 1980 AMC Spirit

While I tend to get more excited when a Spirit AMX pops up for sale, the plain-jane AMC Spirit hatchback is an intriguing buy as a starter classic. This particular car is even more appealing as a manual transmission… more»

20 Years Stored: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

This 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 Veloce recently emerged from 20 year storage in what looks like a shipping container, and the convertible appears reasonably sound for its many years off the road. Excuse the seller’s spelling, but aside… more»

Enhanced by Neuspeed: Callaway MK2 VW GTI

In the 1980s, tuner cars were at their peak, with aftermarket companies getting astoundingly close to the OEMs in modifying vehicles barely off the assembly line. From ASC to Callaway, these companies were commissioned with tackling multiple projects on… more»

5,000 Original Miles: 1999 Cadillac Eldorado ETC

The tenth generation of the Cadillac Eldorado has now plummeted into the depths of used car values, with fewer still on the road in respectable condition. This is a common plight of luxury cars, what with their ambitious electronics… more»

SoCal Survivor: 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber

I found it hard to believe this 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber wore original paint, but the detailed photos reveal that it seemingly does. The Grabber package wasn’t much in the performance department but was at least eye-catching; this example… more»

1 of 65: 1992 Ford Mustang SAAC MKII

This 1992 Ford Mustang Shelby American Auto Club (SAAC) Mustang convertible is one of the rarer Shelby cars ever built, made even more limited as a second generation, or MKII, model. Built with Carroll Shelby’s blessing, SAAC really is… more»

Preserved Two Stroke: 1967 Saab 96

It’s a shame to think a company like Saab is effectively dead and buried (don’t start with their Chinese reincarnation, it ain’t ever going to be the same), especially when you can see the ingenuity that was baked into… more»

Purist Hater Edition: V8-Swapped Lamborghini Espada

One of the laments you’ll often see regarding vintage supercars like the ones offered by Lamborghini and Ferrari is the cost to maintain these exotic beasts – and that’s in addition to the lofty purchase price. Not so with… more»

Skip the Powerwheels: Steelcraft Chrysler Pedal Car

Put a vintage pedal car on my list of things I’d love to have as garage art someday. The only trouble is, they command a fair amount of money once they hit the open market spotlight, like on eBay… more»

OBS Survivor: 1997 Ford F-350 Diesel 4X4

Among car and truck enthusiasts, there’s always a group that emerges with acronyms and phrases to describe their preferred generation of a particular model. While I’m familiar with this concept among the brands and cars I personally follow, I… more»

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