It is “a one-of-a-kind project car.” That much is clear. The midnight black cruiser started life as a front-wheel-drive 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, an innovative design in anyone’s book. From there, its owner got the customizing bug, chopped the roof,… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Impressive Stash Of Swedes Cars In Nebraska
As I learned from experience, the Volvo 1800, in either the made-in-Britain Jensen version or “S for Sweden” later incarnation, does not want to be left outside. They rust prodigiously, and they’re challenging to repair correctly. That’s why this… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare 1979 Volvo 242 GT
Buying a car that’s been raced is somewhat double-edged—on the one hand, regular maintenance is likely, and on the other, being driven hard is a certainty. This rare 1979 Volvo 242 GT on Facebook Marketplace in Bend, Oregon, was… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Finned Beauty: 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
At the top of my “might have been” list is a 1959 Cadillac convertible, black with red leather, that my father wouldn’t let me buy when we were shopping for a high school car. It was pristine and only… more»
Complete And Running: 1972 Volvo 1800E
In 1970, Volvo equipped its 1800 coupe models with fuel injection, hence the designation 1800E. There was also a cosmetic upgrade to the car, though the basic body didn’t change until the cute 1800ES station wagon arrived in 1972…. more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Cadillac Powered: 1948 Buick Super Convertible
This great-looking 1948 Buick Super Convertible has a bit of a surprise under the hood, it’s currently equipped with a big-block Cadillac engine! These cars have been in demand since Rain Man, but at least this one is not… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve 1972 MGB GT Project
The seller of this 1972 MGB-GT project car on eBay in Burbank, California was evidently trying out a new camera and got very creative with the angles. But it does appear to be a stalled restoration that’s fairly close… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked For 55 Years: 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe
Here’s a real Rip Van Winkle. This 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe two-door coupe went to sleep in 1969 and is only just waking up now. Fortunately, it took its long nap indoors and looks pretty much the way it did… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Jump Seat Roadster: 1948 Triumph 2000
It all depends on your point of view. Is this 1948 Triumph 2000 Roadster on Craigslist in Peru, New York, needing the works, worth a heady $8,000? These were classy cars in their day, but the styling was already… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL With Patina
The 1963 to 1971 Mercedes-Benz “Pagoda” SL, 230 through 280, is among the most breathtaking of global designs. On offer in Miami, Florida via eBay is this somewhat battered example of the 1964 230SL, the model that kicked off… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Nearly Finished: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
On Craigslist in Maine is a top-of-the-line 1967 Buick Riviera Gran Sport (GS) with a sad story attached. The owner passed away in 2020, and now the car is being sold by his brother. It’s not yet running, but… more»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Shiny 1962 MG Midget Needs Reviving
It looks like you could just jump in this brilliantly red 1962 MG Midget and drive off, but apparently, you can’t. The car here on eBay in Lutz, Florida with no reserve was “found sitting for a long time… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One of 104: 1963 Mercedes 190SL
Here we have what appears to be a very solid-driving example of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that has enjoyed a precipitous price rise in recent years. It’s a very late 1963 model on Craigslist in Manhattan, though the… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Solid 1922 Dodge Brothers Pickup
I’ve never understood people who own cars and trucks whose engines turn over, and yet they blithely declare, “I never tried to get it running.” Why not exactly? Admittedly, this 1922 Dodge pickup, on eBay in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Just Needs Finishing: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
One of the best ways to get started in classic car ownership is with a project that, though not finished, is quite far along. That’s the case with this 1961 Ford Thunderbird convertible on eBay in Hampton, Connecticut with… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1952 MG TD Could Be A Rolling Restoration
Up for sale with no reserve on eBay in Lutz, Florida is a non-running 1952 MG TD project in arrest-me red. It looks pretty good from a distance, but then the flaws show up.
