Rarely This Nice: 1987 Honda Prelude Si

Lately, cars that have the potential to emerge as modern Japanese classics have been catching my eye. This 1987 Honda Prelude Si here on eBay remains highly original, and despite being saddled with an automatic transmission, it’s rare to see one… more»

What Am I Missing: 1969 Dodge Charger

In life, it’s often said to give people the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they’re having a bad day or are suffering from a case of the blues; either way, almost every contemporary proverb on manners dictates we don’t… more»

One of 700: 1979 Dodge Wrangler 4×4 Van

Do you ever spot a vehicle for sale and swear you once owned a Hot Wheels just like it? I’m almost compelled to rummage through my collection (still stored at my parents’ house, until they force me to move… more»

It’s Time for: Classic Copart Finds!

It’s been a while since I binged on Copart finds, so I took a stroll through the online auctions to see what classics have been totaled, donated or otherwise left for dead in wrecking yards across the U.S.A. Let’s… more»

Soldier Owned: 1953 Mercedes 300 Adenauer

After being purchased new in Germany and shipped home to Colorado after his deployment, this solider-owned 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 here on craigslist began a long period of dormancy, entering the barn in 1964 and not unearthed until recently. It remains in… more»

Survivor Twins: 1978 Firebird and 1977 Camaro LT

It’s a red letter day on craigslist if you’re looking for a pair of automatic transmission-equipped, low-mileage and low-spec muscle cars. This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula here on craigslist in Detroit has a mere 5,500 miles on the clock with no price listed,… more»

Impressive Survivor: 1993 Ford Bronco XLT

Among the vehicles I wish I began squirreling away years ago is the Ford Bronco. These slightly-nicer-than-a-pickup truck rigs always seem to fetch a fair price when posted for sale and in immaculate condition like this 1993 example here on… more»

Grandma Driven: 25,704 Mile Chevy Celebrity

I often wonder what will happen to my cars when I meet my maker. It’s rare that an entire line of family members and friends share in your hobby to the level that you do, so I’m guessing my… more»

Low Mileage Claim: 1976 BMW 2002

Here’s an interesting find from up north: a 1976 BMW 2002 with only 769 kilometers! As you might suspect, the potential for a rolled-over odometer is high, but there are some details that could provide clues as to whether… more»

6,090 Original Miles: 1992 Olds Tornado

Finding cars that are rare and limited production with low miles isn’t hard. But ordinary vehicles that are usually used hard and put away wet only to end up on some corner used car lot is far more difficult…. more»

Orange Crush: 1979 International Scout II

While discovering a true barn find may be super exciting, that excitement can be diluted by the fact that a discovery is rusty, weather-beaten or otherwise past the point of saving. However, a barn find that remains in drivable… more»

Won’t Get Cheaper: 1986 Buick Grand National

Sometimes, a car catches your eye simply because the price seems too good to be true. Often, there is a reason for this, as I’ve rarely found cheaply-priced cars that haven’t required mountains of work. This 1986 Buick Grand… more»

Memories Included: 1969 Chevrolet G20 Van

This Chevy G20 van caught my attention not for its window-free exterior or cool period fiberglass aero bits, but more for the seller’s description of letting go of a vehicle that contains lots of memories. This 1969 Chevy G20 here… more»

Gold ‘N Greedy: 1966 Ford Mustang Gasser

Old race cars are always more interesting when they still wear the remnants of former identities or sponsors. Those graphics and illustrations tell you something about the previous owners, or the era in which it was raced. Supposedly, this… more»

The Unloved 3er: 1983 BMW 320is

As some of you may recall, I purchased a project car a few months ago off of a farm. It’s a Euro-market BMW 320, and the reason there haven’t been any updates is because there’s nothing to report! The… more»

Going Dutch: 1983 Porsche 911 Police Car

While police on this side of the world rely heavily on V8 power and large sedan bodies, other parts of the universe deployed high-powered sports cars for high-speed highway pursuits. It’s not entirely different than from when various states used… more»