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»

Well Optioned: 1968 Porsche 912

One of the most sure-fire ways to drive interest in a vintage Porsche is to find a car with a healthy original options list. Although this 912 has some serious rust issues to sort out, the long-term ownership history… more»

50% Restored: 1937 Graham Supercharged Sedan

For me, the supercharged Graham sedan is what I envision as the perfect moonshine runner’s vehicle. It’s got the imposing looks, good speed and plenty of room for storing some white lightning where the constable won’t find it. This… more»

Solid Fintail: 1967 Mercedes 230

We’ve written favorably about Mercedes’ entry-level sedan sporting the classic fintail rear end, and this 1967 230 example is made more appealing by virtue of its six-cylinder powerplant. The 230 is said to be a clean project without any… more»

Obscure X Platform: 1981 Pontiac Phoenix

Nobody is going to mistake a Pontiac Phoenix for a desirable car. But with so few left, some credit has to be given to those examples that have somehow survived the test of time despite being built to fail… more»

Never Seen One: Fiat Lombardi Grand Prix

Update 7/2/2018 – We were contacted by an individual claiming that this car is theirs and doesn’t belong to the individual that has listed it on eBay. While we can’t confirm that, we would encourage interested parties to proceed… more»

Rally Car Neglect: 1987 Renault 5 Turbo 2

Just under 5,000 Renault 5 Turbos, or R5s, were built over a six-year production run. Their legendary turbocharged performance, aided by an impressive reputation on the world rally stage, made them icons before their production ended and quickly put… more»