There’s an upside to writing about muscle and pony cars: just when you think it’s all been seen and said, another special edition that you’d forgotten about, or never even heard of, comes out of the woodwork. Here’s one… more»
Oct 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Third Time’s the Charm? 1964 Jaguar E-Type
This poor 1964 Jaguar E-Type has been unlucky twice, but perhaps its past misfortune will be the next owner’s good luck! All the pieces seem to be present to put it back together, so a patient new steward could… more»
Oct 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Forward Looker: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman
1955 was a pivotal year for the Chrysler Corporation, heralded by the arrival of Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look,” the first range of cars from the company that had been truly styled rather than designed around engineering dictates. Things got… more»
Oct 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Daydreaming: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project
Taking over someone else’s stalled project is always a risky move, but if too much hasn’t been done yet, it’s fun to daydream about the directions you could take it in. That’s where I find myself with this 1977… more»
Oct 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 40 Comments
It’s No Mirage: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Talk about burying the lede: if it wasn’t mentioned in the title of the ad, you’d hardly be able to tell what makes this ’78 Eldorado special enough to merit a $3,500 asking price in this condition. Though it’s… more»
Oct 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 37 Comments
NOT A Barn Find: 1970 Dodge Challenger
We’re playing with fire by featuring this 1970 Dodge Challenger, because the seller is adamant that it is “NOT a barn find,” further asserting, “‘barn find’ is an abused phrase these days, does anyone still fall for it?” So… more»
Oct 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Rare Non-Diesel: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280E
One of the things that’s made the W123 series of mid-size Mercedes sedans, coupes, and wagons legendary is their longevity, so they’re still a pretty common sight more than 30 years after production ended, at least here in California…. more»
Oct 7, 2017 • Auctions • 11 Comments
Stampede to Montana—Cheap Project Car Auction!
Reader Tim K. tipped us off to this auction, currently ongoing in Miles City, Montana, and it is a veritable treasure trove of viable project cars! Few of these cars and trucks run (although several “ran when parked,” of… more»
Oct 7, 2017 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
The Art of the Humblebrag: 1984 Peugeot 505 STI
This ’84 Peugeot is an interesting car in its own right, but mostly I’m just amused by this ad. Specifying that the owner would “prefer to sell to [a] French car enthusiast,” the photos go to great pains to… more»
Oct 6, 2017 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Big Fish in a Quirky Pond: 1966 AMC Marlin
The American Motors Corporation is largely remembered today for its (ahem) quirkier products—think Pacer, Gremlin, AMX, and Eagle—and while they tend to have a somewhat dorky reputation, each of these cars contained some ingenuity in their design, showing what a… more»
Oct 4, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Faded Glamour: 1946 Packard Clipper
By the time this Packard rolled out of Detroit in 1946, the company was the last of the “three P’s” of American luxury cars still standing—Pierce-Arrow and Peerless being the fallen two—and alas, the less patrician Clipper models that… more»
Oct 3, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Factory Prototype? 1953 Henry J Convertible
Here’s a neat little mystery machine! If cars could talk, I wonder what story this Henry J would tell—and whether it would back up the claim that it was one of three factory convertible prototypes. That’s the story being… more»
Sep 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 39 Comments
European Influence?! 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Would you believe GM claimed that this big 1973 Pontiac, the first-ever Grand Am, was “European inspired”? Believe it or not, the Grand Am was designed to be a new kind of American car, and in some ways it… more»
Sep 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
End of the Line: 1980 MGB Limited Edition
After 293,592 MGB roadsters sold in the U.S. since 1962, MG decided to go out with a batch of 500 special, Limited Edition cars for the 1980 model year. Like any good limited edition, however, MG quickly realized that… more»
Sep 26, 2017 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Vairy Unusual Custom: 1968 Solar Cavalier
The Corvair cognoscenti among us may be familiar with the Fitch Sprint, but how many of you have come across a Solar Cavalier before? If you detect some resemblance, you won’t be surprised to learn that Solar bought John Fitch’s… more»
Sep 25, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Throwaway Money, Keeper Car: 1972 Volvo 164E
What’s the price point at which you just can’t say no anymore? Is there a certain amount that’s just funny money to you, and if it can be traded for a complete, rust-free, interesting car you simply can’t refuse?… more»
