My mother takes fastidious care of her cars. A Honda woman for the last two decades, she has only owned two vehicles since 1986 – an Accord and a CR-V. The Accord was my first car and was a… more»
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Tow Yard Find: 1971 Mercedes 300SEL
Oh, if these cars could talk. I am dying to know the backstory on this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL here on eBay, which appears to be a genuine European-market model locked up in a tow yard or salvage operation. Although you… more»
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Beacon Ray Equipped: Miller Meteor Ambulance
Blame it on Ghostbusters. Ever since seeing that movie, I’ve had a fascination with the Miller-Meteor Cadillac emergency wagons like this one here on eBay. Perhaps it’s because my experience with ambulances has been limited to the clunky-looking Ford vans with what… more»
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Tom Walkinshaw Roots? 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC
While there is no shortage of Tom Foolery when it comes to used cars, this 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC here on eBay may be the genuine article of a special edition created with the help of Tom Walkinshaw Racing, or TWR. Factor in that… more»
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Going Digital: 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z CS
When I first spotted this 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z CS here on eBay, I thought it was going to be another climate-controlled garage specimen with an odometer stuck in the four-digit range. However, it actually has close to 200,000… more»
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Found in Paris: 1973 Oldsmobile 442
….Saint Paris, Ohio, that is. Although it would be quite a find to spot a ’73 Oldsmobile 442 like this one here on eBay near the Eiffel Tower, it’s much more appropriate that this big-bodied Olds is hiding out in Middle America…. more»
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Bought and Parked: 53 Mile ’88 GMC Sierra
My brother had one of these GMC Sierra pickups, damn near the same color as this one here on craigslist – with one major difference: his truck did not have a mere 53 miles on the odometer. He did not buy… more»
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177 on the Flats: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX
The Mazda 323 GTX is a factory hot hatch that is part of an elite crowd of automobiles built to satisfy Group A rally racing requirements. In order to compete, FIA rules mandated that manufacturers build 5,000 copies of… more»
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26,000 Mile Survivor: 1988 Merkur XR4TI
At first, I thought this gorgeous, low-mileage Merkur XR4TI here on eBay was going to be a major disappointment: the listing said it was an automatic. But when you spot three pedals on the floor, it’s hard to deny the possibility… more»
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Texas Dust: 1966 Ford Mustang
Does it get any better than rolling up a storage unit door and seeing a dusty vintage car sitting behind it? I don’t think so, and that’s exactly what we appear to have with this 1966 Ford Mustang coupe here… more»
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The Rare Spec: ’78 Chrysler LeBaron 4-Speed
There is a good chance the seller’s effusiveness for this 1978 Chrysler Lebaron here on eBay is justified: it’s equipped with a 4-speed manual, and I can’t remember ever seeing one with three pedals. Not only that, it’s got the T-top… more»
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Contempo Cantara: 1986 Chevy Camaro
While I am all for the ingenuity that the aftermarket brings to the masses, there are some examples of modified vehicles that make you wonder if the designer should have taken a deep breath before heading to the fabrication… more»
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7,600 Miles: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
Does it ever seem to you that quintessential summer cars, like the Mercedes SLs and this ’86 Alfa Spider here on eBay, are more likely to lead lives of solitude and fair-weather only driving? I feel like more often than… more»
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Find The Flick: Movie-Rolled ’69 911
Are you a movie buff? Do you find the action films particularly enjoyable? Well, put on your detective hat and get to the archives. This 1969 Porsche 911 here on eBay was apparently used for a scene or two in a… more»
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One of 29: 1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Limo
Limos have become downright ordinary. Every rapper and their mother has a Chrysler 300C or a Hummer streched into oblivion. Where’s the fun in showing up in a sweet stretch limo to a red carpet event if you have… more»
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One Family Owner: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Is there a better driver-quality Corvair Monza out there? I’m not sure, but I’m willing to bet this 1965 example here on eBay could give many other cars a run for their money. Said to be in long-time single family ownership,… more»
