In the late 1970s, General Motors tried to enter the world of miniature recreational vehicles by building around 1800 full-size trucks with a permanently mounted pop-up camper. This well-preserved 1977 Blazer Chalet is here on eBay in Victorville, California,… more»
Mar 8, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Time Capsule: 1978 Toyota Corolla Liftback Deluxe
Like many other vehicles from the 1970s, Toyotas from the era are prone to severe rust issues. Luckily for this 1978 Toyota Corolla Liftback Deluxe, it spent its whole life in arid Texas, and it is now available here… more»
Mar 5, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Super Cheap Z: 1983 Datsun 280ZX Project
As the last of the Datsun-branded Z-cars, the S130 chassis is regularly subjected to mixed opinions from enthusiasts. For those who enjoy the model, this 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL project is available here on eBay in Alachua, Florida with… more»
Mar 5, 2019 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Garage-Kept 1988 Buick Reatta Survivor
While other grand touring coupes from the era that deliver better performance, the Buick Reatta has very distinctive styling. This 1988 Reatta is available here on eBay in Schaumburg, Illinois with a Buy it Now price of $8,000.
Mar 5, 2019 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Buy One Get One Free: Two 1987 Yugo GV Projects
Recently, it seems like Facebook Marketplace has become a more popular place to find good deals on vehicles and parts. However, the platform often leads to uninformed inquiries from buyers and also sellers with overly ambitious expectations. The latter… more»
Mar 5, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Italian Import: 1987 Fiat Ritmo 130TC Abarth
Last week, I wrote about a 1988 Nissan Sunny GTI, a fun little hatchback that was never imported into the United States. Much like the Sunny, this 1987 Fiat Ritmo 130TC Abarth wasn’t available in the States as a… more»
Mar 3, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Turbo SUV: 1992 GMC Typhoon Project
Based on the GMC Jimmy of the time, the 1992 GMC Typhoon remains one of the greatest performance SUVs ever produced, with eye-catching styling and impressive driving dynamics. However, any vehicle can deteriorate when left out, which is definitely… more»
Mar 3, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1982 BMW 320i
BMW’s first-generation 3 Series, the E21, tends not to receive the same amount of love as its predecessor (the E10 2002) or its successor (the E30 3 Series). However, that shouldn’t stop you from considering this 1982 320i that… more»
Mar 3, 2019 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Brazilian Beauty: 1976 Volkswagen SP2
For many fans of air-cooled Volkswagens, the SP2 is a vehicle of lore. VW manufactured and sold this vehicle in Brazil, and it was available exclusively for the country’s market. With that being said, this fully restored SP2 is… more»
Mar 3, 2019 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Hot Hatch: 1988 Nissan Sunny GTI
In the 1980s and 1990s, hot hatches – small, front engine and front drive hatchbacks with excellent handling and plenty of pep – were all the rage. While the U.S. received plenty of fantastic hot hatch models, many never… more»
Mar 3, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Sweet Survivor: 1981 Toyota Celica Supra
When it comes to the various generations of Toyota’s Supra, most folks often overlook the first-generation model – quite frankly, its styling isn’t for everyone. This 1981 Toyota Celica Supra is available here on eBay with an ambitious starting… more»
Mar 3, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve Shortbed: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
Like many vehicles known for their tireless capabilities, clean examples of Chevrolet’s third-generation C/K series pick up trucks are becoming quite hard to find. This 1978 C10 Silverado is available here on eBay with no reserve, and it looks… more»
Mar 2, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Radwood Ready: 1996 Volkswagen Golf Harlequin
The 1996 Volkswagen Golf Harlequin was a special edition model where each vehicle was given a single base color and panels with various other colors. This quirky variant may have confused the car buying public at the time, but… more»
Mar 2, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare Find: 1994 BMW 525TDS Touring
Though neither BMW’s diesel nor station wagon offerings ever sold particularly well in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, that doesn’t stop BMW enthusiasts in the States from seeking them out now. This 1994 BMW 525TDS Touring… more»
Mar 1, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Muscle Wagon: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Wagon
For just one year, Chevrolet had a Chevelle SS Wagon roll off its assembly line. One of these rare examples is available here on eBay with a starting bid of $4,500 and no reserve.
Mar 1, 2019 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Swedish Gem: 1989 Volvo 240DL 5-Speed
The trusty Volvo 240 may not be a classic yet, but it’s hard to believe that one day it won’t be. This 1989 Volvo 240DL is available here on eBay, and it represents an astonishingly clean example of this… more»
