Pontiac adopted the term “Safari” to denote its wagon line starting in 1955. Originally a counterpoint to Chevrolet’s Nomad, it was introduced in a two-door body style. Comparing base models across Pontiac’s range, the Safari was the division’s most… more»
Nov 15, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Irrational Exuberance: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
How should we value a rare but derelict car? It’s an enduring question, and the answer lies not just with the market but also with the buyer. As we consider this very rare 1955 Lancia Aurelia Spider America, listed… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Alligator Upholstery! 1951 Henry J Sedan
Like Powel Crosley, Henry Kaiser was a successful industrialist with a long list of accomplishments to his name – but one abiding objective that neither achieved until late in his career: each man yearned to make cars. For Kaiser,… more»
Nov 13, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Fin-tastic: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible
Virgil Exner’s excess verged on tiresome by the early 1960s. Fins were fading and automotive design was about to become more conservative. But we’re not the customers of yore, bombarded with over-styled cars everywhere we turn. Against the landscape… more»
Nov 12, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Last of the Breed: 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Landau Coupe
If you’re a fan of the largest cars American had to offer, you want to shop the 1970s. This 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Landau coupe was one of the longest cars Chevy ever produced at 222.9″, and the Landau… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Estate Sale, Already Restored! 1952 MG TD
Although prices for running-board MGs have declined in the past few years, I’m still surprised this 1952 MG TD hasn’t found a new garage. It’s advertised here on facebook Marketplace for $12,000, and though it hasn’t run in about… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
For the Brave: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider
Alfa Romeo was famous for making specialty versions of its production cars. These were not always responsive to performance demands in the market – sometimes folks just wanted a roomy berlina to haul the family. But in the spider… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unrestored 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
In 1959, when Sunbeam produced the second generation Alpine, the best a frugal buyer could do if he wanted a roadster with weather protection was to suffer with side curtains. But the Alpine offered customers roll-up windows, outside door… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Project: 1937 Singer Nine Le Mans Coupe
I wish I had a nickel for every British car maker that began by making bicycles – ok, maybe that pile of nickels is only worth a cup of coffee these days. George Singer left Coventry Sewing Machine Company… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Glorified Shopping Cart! 1959 Bond Mark F Three-Wheeler Convertible
Some guys just wanna make cars. That included Lawrie Bond, who began his career in England at a steam wagon shop, progressing to aircraft and later, engine work. Just before WWII, he opened an engineering company specializing in aircraft… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
German GT Project: 1979 Porsche 928
Not only does this formerly brilliant grand tourer look sad, the seller’s tale is sad as well. He is beset with a serious health issue and has been liquidating his collection – never a story we want to hear…. more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Chrysler and Mitsubishi nurtured a relationship that stretched back to the 1970s, collaborating on everything from designs and sales to parts. The Starion, for instance, was Mitsubishi’s boy-racer entry in the sports car niche, while Chrysler sold the nearly… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Low Miles! 1991 Cadillac Allanté
Spurning its own internal design team in favor of Pininfarina, and electing a demonstrably expensive assembly process involving two continents and a jumbo jet, Cadillac launched the Allanté for model year 1987. The two-seat roadster arrived with an underpowered… more»
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Salvageable, or Not? 1976 Jensen GT
Why is it that Jensen GTs are almost universally mistreated? The car was designed with a luxury interior just a bit shy of the much more expensive Jensen Interceptor, including optional leather seating and a wood dash. It was… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
A Range of Rovers For Sale
Here’s an opportunity for Rover fans, and an interesting ad to boot. We found these five Land Rovers here on craigslist, with the seller offering advice to prospective buyers in advance of even describing the vehicles for sale (the… more»
Oct 31, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original Paint: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed
Today we’ll explore the outer limits of Chevy C10 pickup values, highlighting this 1972 short bed, listed on eBay for a cool $48,900, or best offer. This truck is now located in Mooresville, North Carolina, but it was used… more»
