In Hanover, Massachusetts, on eBay is this needs-everything 1956 Jaguar XK140MC roadster. The dealer-owner says it comes with a factory-installed C-Type head and wants $29,500 (or best offer). In today’s market, that’s going to be a stretch. We’re told… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1968 AMC AMX
Listed for sale on eBay in Baltimore, Maryland is this 1968 American Motors AMX powered by its original 343-cubic-inch 280-horsepower V-8 engine, connected to a numbers-matching Borg Warner T-10 four-speed, and 3.54:1 rear differential. The owner wants $24,995 or… more»
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2+2 Project: 1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2
This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series Two 2+2 with automatic is on eBay in Denton, Texas with a $20,000 minimum bid. The price isn’t higher because a) a 2+2 automatic is the least desirable specification; b) It’s a Series Two… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 with a 351-cubic-inch Cobra Jet V-8, a four-speed manual and 73,000 miles is described as “very rare,” and offered by a dealer in Salem, Ohio here on eBay. The asking price is a fairly… more»
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Rare 1964 Chevrolet Nova Wagon Looks Good
Facebook Marketplace ads are always light on information, and that’s the case with this fairly rare and snow-covered 1964 Chevrolet Nova station wagon in Marion, Ohio. The owner wants $13,200. This particular car is very nostalgic for me, because… more»
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4-Speed Droptop: 1962 Corvair Convertible
If I were selling this very pretty 1962 Corvair convertible with a desirable manual transmission on Craigslist near Seattle, I would go into detail about the complete restoration it has undergone. But this seller is terse, just telling us… more»
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Pristine Low-Mileage 1956 Lincoln Premiere Ragtop
Hagerty is listing this incredible-looking 1956 Lincoln Premiere for $80,000 in Coal City, Illinois. It’s in “original unrestored condition, with 20,000 original miles,” and looks the part. Thanks, T.J. Hagerty is in the unique position as a vendor to… more»
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96 Year Old Survivor? 1929 Buick Model 47
Obviously, we’re losing the people who remember cars of the 1920s and 1930s when they were a going concern. And that’s why we’ve seen a dip in value there, particularly when the car is a half-done project. That’s the… more»
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Out of Storage: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
For sale on eBay in Newington, Connecticut (my home state!) is this fairly nice 1963 Ford Falcon convertible, blue on blue. The asking price is $5,800. In general, this car (with 112,196 miles on the odometer) looks well-used but… more»
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V4 Fun: 1967 Saab 96
This 1967 Saab 96 is a very tidy example of the cheap and cheerful model produced by the Swedish manufacturer between 1960 and 1980. It’s being sold on eBay by Park Place LTD in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle). The… more»
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1972 Datsun 240Z is Crusty and Collectible
The 1972 Datsun 240Z for sale in Naples, Florida on eBay needs the works, though it doesn’t appear to be rusty enough to actually collapse. These early 240Zs are iconic, and historically really significant—proof that the Japanese could build… more»
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Ready To Drive! 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
Authentic Motorcars of Redmond, Washington, has just reduced the price to $30,000 for its lovely and tastefully updated 1962 Jaguar 3.8-liter Mark II, listed on Craigslist in Redmond, Washington. If you can cough up that much scratch, this is… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1967 Jaguar S-Type
Up for grabs here on Craigslist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is this classic 1967 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 sports sedan in very tidy condition. The car has only 59,140 miles on the odometer, and $19,500 is being asked. Thanks to Mitchell… more»
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5-Speed Fun: 1989 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
The owner of this 1989 Saab 900 Turbo convertible admits it’s “not perfect,” and that’s something of an understatement. But the car is said to drive well, and the asking price on Craigslist in Boulder, Colorado is only $3,300—cheap… more»
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1965 Sunbeam Alpine GT Has Rotary Power
A buyer of this Sunbeam Alpine will get something decidedly different. The clean-looking red GT roadster on Craigslist in Kennewick, Washington is powered by a “hi-po” B13 Mazda rotary engine with a five-speed manual transmission. The asking price is… more»
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Incredible Condition: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo SPG
This 1986 Saab 900 SPG is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with a price of $18,500 or best offer. That’s near the top of 900 valuation, but SPGs this nice command that kind of money. This… more»
