Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that’s how would-be purchasers will see this custom creation, which once was a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with VIN # 40867S103144. The owner bought it when it was nearly new… more»
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Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Same Family For 40 Years: 1964 Triumph TR4
This cherry red 1964 Triumph TR4 has been in the same family for over 40 years! It’s currently listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace in Durand, Illinois. It looks like the family took great care of their European… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Beautiful 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
The owner wants to “make room for new toys,” which is interesting because the photos make clear that this beautiful 1966 Buick Electra 225 convertible with 60,000 original miles in Loveland, Colorado on Facebook Marketplace is just one of… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 53 Comments
16k Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Sedan
The attrition rate for mid-to late-70s big boats is really high. When the Arab oil embargo happened, everyone wanted smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, and 1979 Lincoln Continental sedans like this one on Craigslist in Austin, Texas, yielded a dismal… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sporty Shooting Brake: 1972 Volvo 1800 ES
We’re told very little about this 1972 Volvo 1800 ES sporting station wagon here on Facebook Marketplace in Henderson, Nevada. It “runs well and is in good shape.” And darned if that doesn’t appear to be true. The ES… more»
Nov 1, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pristine French Survivor: 1996 Renault Twingo
The 1996 Renault Twingo urban runabout on Craigslist in Washington, DC, is an Edition Spéciale Alizé that adds features such as A/C, tinted glass, power windows, central locking, airbags, and the “fun velour ‘cumulus’ interior.” The owner wants $15,000.
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1950 Buick Special Sedanette Is All Original
I was misinformed. I thought the “sedanette” body style on Buicks (debuted in ’42) ended with the 1949 model, but here’s a 1950 Special sedanette to prove me wrong. It’s being offered on eBay in Le Mars, Iowa, with… more»
Oct 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Package Deal: 1956 And 1957 Citroen 11n
Many would-be restorers are adept at assembling all the parts needed to complete a restoration, but that by no means ensures the project will be completed. That’s the unfortunate story with this 1956 Citroen Traction Avant model 11N here on Craigslist… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Patina: 1946 Crosley Sedan
All we know about this long-time-stored 1946 Crosley panel two-door sedan is that it “needs restoration,” and that the “engine is out and turns free.” The owner may consider parting it out. It’s on Facebook Marketplace in Easton, Connecticut,… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Beautiful Fiat 850 Spider Needs Reviving
I must admit to always lusting after one of these. They were just such a perfect design, in miniature, by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro when he was at Bertone, which also built the bodies. This one is on Facebook… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Garage Find: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Project
This California car, a 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II convertible, is on eBay in West Covina, California. Bidding is at just $3,333, and there is not much time left. The red beauty has been sitting in a garage for… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bargain? 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
This is a low-mileage, apparently unmolested 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible “in top-notch shape” here on eBay in Venice, California (perfect habitat), with bidding that has only reached about $18,000. Alas, not enough to meet the reserve. That’s Honda Fit… more»
Aug 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Pristine 1982 Mercedes-Benz Turbo-Diesel Coupe
This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo Diesel on eBay in Clermont, Florida, has 89,000 original miles and is, says the seller, a 100 percent rust-free example that’s been in a single family’s ownership since 1982. It’s hard to imagine finding a… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Shed Find: 1968 Porsche 912 Targa
If you’re looking for an early Porsche that won’t require taking out a second mortgage on your house, perhaps this 1968 Porsche 912 Targa project in Benicia, California is the find for you. It needs tons of work, but… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 71 Comments
One of 2,500: 2010 Tesla Roadster
As the seller asserts, it is rare for Tesla Roadsters (made between 2008 and 2012) to come up for sale. Only 2,500 were produced globally, and only about 2,000 are left. This 2010 Roadster has 55,000 miles on it…. more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1948 Lincoln Continental Out of Long Slumber
This is a very long-term storage 1948 Lincoln Continental with V-12 power that looks like a relatively easy restoration. The car is in Rockford, Illinois, with a $15,000 asking price. The seller says that was the appraised value. What… more»
