This 1957 Buick Roadmaster convertible is exceptionally collectible but in derelict condition and thus worth attention on that basis alone. But the seller’s advertisement on eBay is also meticulously written – making it doubly interesting. The seller wants $24,900… more»
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1937 LaSalle Series 50 Two-Passenger Coupe
If ever a car was sold by the look of its grille, it was the 1937 LaSalle. Harley Earl worked his magic for GM’s Cadillac division, distinguishing the brand’s junior line-up by creating a long, narrow grille to punctuate… more»
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Untouched Original? 1950 Oldsmobile 88
Oldsmobile began brewing its OHV V8 engine during the 1945-1946 union strike that shut down GM production. Without much to do, Oldsmobile engine developer Gilbert Burrell sketched several new architectures, including a 90° V8. With approval and funding from the… more»
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Rare Luxury: 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine
If a Cadillac isn’t enough, how about a Cadillac limousine? Here on craigslist is a 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75, with an asking price of $15,995. This majestic vehicle is located in Brighton, Colorado, and its owner is only… more»
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Choose Your Motor: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe
One could hope that a partially disassembled Porsche 911 would open the door for the average guy to craft a car he’d always dreamed of, imprinted with the legacy of one of the greatest sports cars ever to hit… more»
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Motorless! 1986 Buick Grand National
By the late 1970s, US car makers were finally figuring out how to serve up performance after the regulatory purgatory of a few years earlier. Buick began its efforts with a turbocharged V6 Regal Sport Coupe in 1978, and… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster
It’s Healey time! Jensen-Healey, that is. Here on eBay is a 1973 Jensen-Healey roadster, bid to $1800 with no reserve, and located in Audubon, New Jersey. The seller notes that he was told the car ran when it was… more»
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Survivor! 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Four-Door Sedan
By 1942, most United States manufacturers had converted operations to wartime production. Ford made bombers. Alcoa made airplanes. Not even Lionel, the toy train company, was unaffected: it made compasses for warships. In 1941, Plymouth had just introduced its… more»
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No Reserve 1968 Ferrari 206 Dino GT
The advent of the Dino marque was not only homage to Enzo Ferrari’s son. One slice of Alfredo’s legacy was his fondness for engine design; encouraged by Vittorio Jano, he was able to convince his father that a V6… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I “Flat Floor” Roadster
The market has sorted the XKE into what I call a “desirability stack”. At the pinnacle are the rarified – a couple of handfuls of Lightweights (the racing version), a few hundred “outside bonnet latch” (aka OBL) cars, and… more»
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Q-Code 428CID V8: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau Coupe
In the beginning, Ford’s Thunderbird established the “personal luxury” niche. The original design was inspired by the popularity of two-seat European sports cars but amended to accommodate Americans’ desire for comfort. As the years rolled by, the T-Bird gained… more»
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Garage Find: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet
Until the 250 GT Pininfarina was launched, Ferrari model production numbers ranged from a few-handfuls to slightly less than 100 copies. Many were customized to buyers’ tastes. By the mid-1950s, the company knew it needed to sell more road-going… more»
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Bubble Car Survivor: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
Like Triumph’s Amphicar and Fiat’s Jolly, the BMW Isetta has a “coin of the realm” quality when it shows up at auctions. Once parked on the lawn at Bonham’s or Gooding, these cars are almost guaranteed to bring three… more»
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Low Mileage Original: 1940 Ford Deluxe Fordor Sedan
Here are a few conundrums wrapped up in one 1940 Ford Deluxe Fordor sedan, advertised on craigslist, with a request from the seller that prospective buyers send him a “best offer”. The car is located in Thousand Oaks, California… more»
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Twin Turbos! 2001 Lotus Esprit V8
Lotus’ long-running Esprit model incorporated more than twenty variants, many of them made in overlapping production years. For instance, in 2001, buyers could opt for the Esprit V8, the V8 GT, the V8 SE, and the tremendous Sport 350…. more»
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Unrestored 1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet
Lancia’s Aurelia was a kaleidoscope of models, from the slightly frumpy B10 to the luminous Spider America. Not only did the sheet metal change, but Lancia was ever in self-improvement mode, tinkering around the edges of its unique solutions… more»
