Buying a car that comes with its bits mostly spread out on the ground is frightening enough, but when it’s an Italian exotic, you’re on a whole ‘nother level. For the brave, find this Maserati Ghibli here on eBay… more»
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Nice Driver: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
The “Starfire” nameplate was formally introduced by Oldsmobile in 1954, and despite substantial recycling through the years, the model name remained associated with the division’s best offerings through the 1960s. The first Starfire was a convertible concept car off… more»
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RV Prospect? 1958 GMC School Bus
Who hasn’t dreamed of chucking it all in favor of a footloose lifestyle – favorite person at your side, best four-legged buddy on board, only what you need in the cupboards and closets. This 1958 GMC school bus offers… more»
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Senior Sedan: 1955 Packard Patrician
After Packard’s 1954 merger with Studebaker, the financial ramifications of this fusion began trickling into Dick Teague’s styling department: as the combined company continued to lose ground in the market, Teague was pressed to come up with something out… more»
Tunnels-‘R-Us: 1988 Allied Auto-Bore 48
We’re not even going to pretend anyone will buy this Allied Auto-Bore 48 horizontal earth boring machine advertised here at Machinery Trader, for $48,500. (On the off chance you do need to bore a conduit, this little number runs… more»
Fresh Ferraris: A Round-Up of Newer Models
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»
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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»
