Life is a bowl of chocolates, and so is RM Sotheby’s Cavallino Palm Beach auction scheduled for – appropriately enough – Valentine’s Day. Well, okay, it’s not chocolates on offer, but the variety of modern Ferraris is delectable. And… more»
About Michelle Rand
Despite no genetic predisposition towards cars whatsoever, I somehow became keenly interested in vintage cars, especially British vintage cars, in college. Sold a perfectly good Mazda RX7 with almost no miles (first car) to purchase a 1972 MGB roadster with a LOT of miles so I could have something to work on. Now have a collection spanning most countries and most years.
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Plush Pony: 1971 Ford Mustang Grande
Here on eBay is one of the most underloved – and possibly undervalued – Mustangs in existence. Even the Mustang II has found its fan base, rising from throwaway four-figure prices a few years ago to low five figures,… more»
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Already Restored: 1955 Buick Special Riviera
Buick forged a reputation with its ventiports, like Pontiac with its silver streak and Cadillac with its tail fins. In fact, you could tell how expensive a Buick was by counting those ports: three, and it was a junior… more»
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Little Mouse: 1953 Fiat 500 C Topolino Convertible Saloon
How appropriate that this Fiat Topolino – aka “little mouse” – is grey, like the tiny critters occasionally found in my grain tubs. But the car wasn’t named after just any old rodent – “Topolino” was the Italian name… more»
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The Bora’s Little Brother: 1980 Maserati Merak SS
Maserati launched the Merak to give buyers a less expensive alternative to its V8- powered Bora. While the Bora rang in at over $29k when new, opting for the Merak cost only $20k. Of course, that came at the… more»
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No Reserve 1928 Ford Model A Phaeton
If Ford’s Model T supercharged human progress, the Model A made that progress more comfortable. Introduced in late 1927, and representing the second go-’round of the Model A designation (the first was in 1903), Henry Ford’s new car was… more»
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Italian V8 Four-Seater: 1971 Maserati Indy
It’s 1969, and you are shopping for a Maserati of the grand touring persuasion. The options are prolific. The six-cylinder Mistral, or its sister, the Sebring? In the eight-cylinder category – the Ghibli, the Mexico, or – fresh to… more»
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Fun in the Sun: 1970 Citroen Mehari Project
Let’s see, how many beach cars can we name? The Mini Moke, Fiat Jolly, maybe the VW Thing, Meyers Manx… then the weird ones, like the Honda Vamos and today’s special – the Citroën Mehari. Find this beachy project… more»
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Onetime Glamour Puss: 1950 Nash Rambler Convertible Landau
Humble in every way, this Nash Rambler awaits a new owner to bring her back to her glamorous beginnings. Originally conceived as a compact economy car, the 1950 Nash broke new ground, offering a lush list of standard equipment…. more»
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Mario Andretti Edition! 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT
Never mind that Alfa’s Mario Andretti editions manifested mostly as a trim package: this is one very clean Alfetta. Offered here on craigslist for $23,500 is a 1977 Alfetta GT, located in Orange County, California. Alfa had a habit… more»
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Tiny Woody: 1967 Morris Mini Traveller MKII
A Mini is endearing enough, whether from the Austin or Morris divisions of BMC. But the Mini woody estate – either Clubman or Traveller – layers rarity into the mix, and now you have a real headturner. While American… more»
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Mid-Engine Magic: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0 Liter
When the 914 arrived in showrooms, Porsche fans were not impressed, but the rest of the car-buying public proved eager to put the new sports car into garages all over the country. In fact, the 914 substantially outsold the… more»
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High Mileage Hot Hatch: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
A replacement for the VW Beetle was on the horizon as early as the mid-1950s. Numerous prototypes were built, though none ever matriculated beyond internally assigned numbers like EA47 or EA97. Each was deemed to fall short of the… more»
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Restored at Maranello: 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider
As we tick toward the headline auctions that launch the year, Araknid78 inspires us with a host of tips featuring once-in-a-lifetime cars. So it is that we contemplate this 1967 Dino 206 S – one of 18 produced, and… more»
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Late 1960s Jarvis Clark JDT 426 Articulated Underground Hauler
You can’t just send any old truck into a mine. The right vehicle is narrow and maneuverable – preferably articulated – with a low-profile bed and a ton of power. Good traction, a high “heap” (load) capacity, and fast… more»
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Authentic Restoration: 1951 Ford F1 Pickup
Ford had no idea that it was kicking off a line of trucks that would become best sellers worldwide for decades when it introduced the F-series in 1948. The F-series was situated on a purpose-built truck frame and offered… more»
