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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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.
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Very Well Preserved: 1957 Jaguar Mark I
Although the Jaguar Mark I has often been derided as a warm-up for the more advanced Mark II, it’s a darned good car in its own right. What we have here is a 1957 Jaguar Mark 1 Saloon (sedan)… more»
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1983 Volvo 240 DL is a 1,460-Mile Time Capsule
Interestingly, the boxy Volvos of the 1980s have gone from being just used cars, albeit reliable ones, to sought-after classics. That’s the case for this 1983 Volvo 240 DL in Bensenville, Illinois, with just 1,460 miles from new. The… more»
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Aerodynamic Dream: 1951 Nash Statesman Custom
What an unusual bathtub design, streamlined all over and with all four wheels heavily skirted. Making turns must be interesting, and changing tires, too. This is a pretty honest offering, powered (instead of its original six) with a 350-cubic-inch… more»
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Tempting Turbo: 1983 Volvo 244 GLT
If you’re in the market for a 1983 Volvo 244 GLT Turbo, then finding one in Burbank, California here on eBay is probably a good idea. This one has “zero rust,” “zero leaks,” and the turbo “works flawlessly.” Let’s… more»
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Very Clean 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
This is a very nice 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible, for sale on Craigslist in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The asking price of $11,900 might seem kind of high for a List of Craig ad, but it’s right in line with… more»
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1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II Has Led an Easy Life
The incredibly gorgeous Lincoln Continental Mark II, made only in 1956 and 1957, was a money loser for Ford Motor Company despite its astronomical $10,000+ purchase price. The car was virtually hand-built, with expensive materials. Only 3,005 were made,… more»
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Clean Survivor: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D
Let’s say you decide your life can’t go on without a mint 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D. Well, here’s your car, on eBay in Troy, Michigan. It’s as nice an example as you’re going to find of this diesel-powered juggernaut, a… more»
California Clean: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider
I once bought a close relative of this car, a 1976 Alfa Spider, for $1,200 and used it as a daily driver—though not without such foibles as a noisy differential, copious rain leaks (despite a new top) and, inevitably… more»
