While the fourth-generation Pontiac LeMans was largely forgettable, there were some variants that make it a more intriguing prospect as a restoration project. Take this 1974 model, which is the mid-tier Sport Coupe trim. It comes standard with a… more»
Purple Project: 1971 Porsche 914
This 1971 Porsche 914 may wear a rare color known as Aubergine, but I’m not entirely certain. While it may seem like just a fancy way to say purple or mauve, finding a 914 in this shade of paint… more»
Rusty Knocker: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
More and more, Japanese 4x4s have come onto my radar as the next frontier for collector vehicles. Capable, cheap and reliable, they are darlings of adventure-seekers and Instagram celebrities who just want to look adventurous. There’s a ton of… more»
15K Miles from New: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III
While it’s a car many of us love to hate, the Maserati Quattroporte remains a stunning road car that rarely appears in condition as well preserved as this one. Claimed by the seller to be the lowest mileage example… more»
Storage Unit Find: 1974 VW Westfalia
The rise in popularity of vintage campers is perhaps one of my favorite trends of the collector car hobby. These are vehicles that force you to slow down a little, get in touch with your analog side, and plan… more»
Build A Motor: 1979 Dodge ‘Lil Red Express
How would you rebuild this blank canvas? This desirable 1979 Dodge ‘Lil Red Express has no engine or transmission, making it a unique opportunity to build a restomod out of a truck usually reserved for collector status. The seller… more»
Build-A-Vette: 1965 Chevy Corvette Project
You’d be forgiven if you thought the picture above was the focal point of this eBay auction for a 1965 Corvette. No, that’s just the donor body that is hiding out beneath a tractor trailer for installation on the… more»
Beach Bound: 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary
When’s the last time you saw surfboards on a Corvette? There’s a first for everything, and it’s also a sure-fire way to get your car noticed among the throngs of Vettes listed for sale every day. This is a… more»
Dual Carb’d Motor: 1956 Porsche 356
The listing for this 1965 Porsche 356 has already disappeared, but it’s too interesting not to write up. When’s the last time you saw a tacked-on “For Sale” sign in the windshield of a vintage 356? Most of these… more»
Preserved Sport Model: 1987 BMW 325is
This low-mileage 1987 BMW 325is is a car that’s near and dear to my heart, as I own the same vehicle but in Alpine White. The 1987 sport models – designated by the “IS” on the end of the… more»
Mad Max In The USA: 1977 Ford Falcon XC Panel
The Mad Max franchise of movies has a following in Australia and elsewhere not entirely different from our country’s obsession with Smokey and the Bandit (although, there seems to be much less violence with Burt Reynolds behind the wheel). Still, it has… more»
Deer Hit and Parked: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
While accident damage can be unnerving for even the most seasoned restorer to fix, it can also sometimes mean that a car was kept off the road for many years while it waited for its date with the body… more»
Original Paint and Interior: 1966 Mercedes 230SL
This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is perhaps the epitome of a survivor, with original paint, body panels and interior and no obvious defects despite 90K miles on the clock. The sellers says it was stored since new on the West… more»
Metallic Blue with Oyster Cloth: 1980 Chevy Corvette
It’s easy to drown in hyperbole when it comes to sellers with “limited edition” Corvettes, as many owners seem to think this feature or that sticker makes it more of a standout than the next guy’s. For me, where… more»
Quick Flip: 1979 BMW 320/6
This 1979 BMW 320/6 is a car I closely monitored when it was on eBay a few weeks ago. It’s the only other car besides my own European-spec E21 that I’ve seen in recent years with the 2.0L carb’d… more»
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»
















