The seller of this 1964 Ford Falcon Deluxe wagon was planning to give it a V8 engine transplant, but the car is so original that he has advertised it here on craigslist for $9800, hoping that a Falcon fan… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Drivable Barn Find: 1929 Nash Standard Six Coupe
Charles Nash founded Nash Motors in 1916 after purchasing the Kenosha, Wisconsin factory belonging to the bankrupt Thomas B. Jeffery Company, maker of a car called the Rambler (history rhymes, eh?). With WWI in full swing, a critical cash… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Garage-Kept 4×4: 1991 Mitsubishi Montero LS
An SUV summons images of neighborhood moms hauling kids’ sports teams thirty miles every couple of days with a grocery run in between. But the Mitsubishi Montero (aka Pajero) has another personality – piloted by numerous drivers, it’s the… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Low Miles? 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
This 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider here on eBay has come to market at the right time. These cars are rising in price, and this imperfect example can waft along on the uptrend. Bidding has reached $69,100. Ferrari introduced the… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Worthy Project? 1974 Jensen Interceptor Mk III
We’ve seen more than one Jensen Interceptor visit these pages in derelict condition. Interceptors are complicated and expensive to restore – kind of the opposite of an MG Midget. But they’re also more exotic and rewarding than a Midget…. more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
America’s First Sports Car? 1951 Crosley Super Sport
Powel Crosley – inventor, entrepreneur, and owner of the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team – desperately wanted to become an auto manufacturer. He had worked at a dealership selling cars, attempted to establish a factory to assemble other… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rare Family Hauler: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
If ever there was a star-crossed car brand, Edsel was it. Ford established the division in 1958 to fill a gap in its mid-range lineup, but almost immediately, the country slipped into recession. Despite innovations perpetuated into Ford’s future… more»
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Hot Rod Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe
Jaguar introduced its Mark V in the Fall of 1948 alongside the XK120. The slinky XK120 stole the show, but the Mark V staked out new territory too: it was the first Jaguar with hydraulic brakes, sealed beam headlamps,… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
In Summer Shape: 1954 Mercury Monterey Woody Wagon
For summer and beyond, here’s a stylish option primed to haul those bathing suits, surfboards, and picnic baskets – a 1954 Mercury Monterey woody wagon on craigslist. The asking price is $34,000 and the new owner can drive it… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Family-Owned Fifty Years: 1939 Ford De Luxe Fordor Sedan
In 1936, Ford’s Lincoln division brought the Zephyr to market. With its raked windshield, integrated fenders, and grille like the prow of a ship, it was one of the most modern shapes on the road. Future Fords borrowed heavily… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Running Project! 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1
Today we’re bringing you another oddball, this one from France and doesn’t that just figure. Anyway, here on facebook Marketplace is a 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1 project, with an asking price of $1500; take a trailer to Elverta, California… more»
Apr 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Can It Be Saved? 1962 DKW Junior Deluxe
The 1950s were awash in three-cylinder cars. For instance, the Wartburg 311 hid a 0.9 liter in-line three in its engine compartment. Ditto several contemporaneous Saabs. The Berkeley SE492 of course. The Polish FSO Syrena. And over in Germany,… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Garage Kept: 1975 Pontiac Ventura
Cars evolved tremendously from the 1960s into the 1970s, and not always in a good direction. The Pontiac Ventura emerged in 1960, sharing a platform with the Catalina. Its stylish horizontal fins, graceful hard top, and beefy V8 struck… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Two Owners! 1979 International Harvester Scout Traveler
Here from the deserts of Oregon is a two-owner 1979 International Harvester Scout Traveler, bid to $5928 on eBay, reserve not met. This Sunburst Yellow truck was sold new by a dealer in Baker City, Oregon, where it remains… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Let’s Go Racing, Dutch Style: 1969 DAF 55
We met the DAF a few articles back when we discovered that Michelotti crafted his first beach car – called the Shellette – from a Daffodil. But here is a more purposeful example listed on facebook Marketplace – this… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cheap Family Car: 1966 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon
After experimenting with “Dart” concept cars in the late 1950s, Chrysler introduced the Dodge Dart as a production car in 1960. The model ranged from full-sized to mid-sized, finally settling out as a compact starting in 1963. Even at… more»
