Malaise Survivor: 1990 Olds Cutlass Ciera

In my travels to the junkyards, there are always a ton of these late 80s / early 90s GM products launguishing, and I often wonder why: who is still driving these on a daily basis and potentially in need… more»

$5K Hurst: 1979 Olds Cutlass

At the top of my eBay screen right now are the words, “Shop early Black Friday,” and it seems awfully convenient that they appear on a listing for cheap Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst edition. For just under $5K, you could… more»

Factory 400 & Corinthian Leather: ’76 Cordoba

As a model, Chrysler Cordobas rarely need much of an introduction. Its distinctive name and bold styling combined to make it the kind of car you’d likely turn your head and stare at in 1976. The one that’s for… more»

Original Paint? 1957 Volvo PV444

The story behind this supposedly original paint 1957 Volvo PV444 makes me wonder if the seller and I bought projects from the same guy. Originally found in Georgia – like my ’81 Toyota Hiace project – and said to… more»

Old Dog: 1948 GM PD3751 Coach

I can’t claim to know much about old buses, but I do know I love their style. It seems today’s methods of mass transit have made a point of being as slab-sided and as visually exciting as vanilla ice… more»

39K Mile Flat Body: 1985 Dodge Conquest

Just like the discovery of a long-lost car in an outbuidling gives you faith there are still barn finds to be found, a survivor-grade example of a rare car ignites hope that not every hard-to-find model has been lost… more»

The War Wagon: Vega Funny Car

Although I can’t see much use for them beyond as a showpiece or actually going to the drag strip, old funny cars are endlessly entertaining – even if not particularly practical. This Chevy Vega bears the nickname of “War… more»

$700 Santa Fe Blue: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH

There’s been a rash of these turbocharged Dodge Omnis showing up lately, including some on this very site and others we haven’t had a chance to get to. I don’t think there’s a sell off – but maybe the… more»

Factory Stick And 18K Miles: 1980 Malibu

It’s hard to put into words just how cool this car is. What would otherwise be a very ordinary but very clean survivor-grade example of the Chevy Malibu gets kicked up a notch here for its unusual feature list,… more»

Rough Oval: 1958 VW Beetle

While there are some projects that simply look like too much work to take on, it’s still hard to not let your imagination run wild when a dusty barn find shows up on your computer monitor. This early VW… more»

Storage for 20 Years: 1985 Pontiac Fiero

Although the Fiero is still on the cusp of becoming a modern classic, there’s plenty of enthusiasts who would clamor at the opportunity to own a survivor-grade example. The only trouble is, some of them are so nice that they sell… more»

$6,000 C Code: 1967 Ford Mustang

Despite some misgivings over the cosmetic and mechanical condition of my recently acquired XT6 project, I do try and remind myself (often) that it’s rare to find an original owner car. This 1967 Ford Mustang here on craigslist is said to… more»

Six Figure Potential? 1935 DeSoto Airflow

The Chrysler Airflow is one of the most recognizable cars of its time, even if its overall sales success wasn’t the bright spot the company has hoped for. Finding one is hard; finding a DeSoto-badged version trickier still, and… more»

$950 or Best Offer: 1957 Nash Metropolitan

The Nash Metropolitan is an endlessly flexibile classic, with some enthusiasts using them as hot rods, others rat rods, and still others restoring them back to better-than-new condition. Like so many things that are fun, there are limits to… more»

Livery in Miniature: 1960 Fiat Multipla

There’s a problem for people like myself who come across certain projects and say, “Yeah, but where would you find another one?” That’s how I feel when looking at this school bus yellow 1960 Fiat 600 Multipla here on eBay –… more»

Old Dude’s Car: 1988 Jaguar XJ/SC

Sometimes, the best part about a listing of a car for sale is the seller’s personality peaking through. In this case, he is not a fan of text messages because he is an “old dude” and “hates text messages”,… more»