These days, there’s almost no such thing as a truly independent automaker anymore, so it’s hard to remember how resourceful small automakers once had to be. Case in point: the Jaguar S-Type. With its bread-and-butter Mark II sedan, descended… more»
Respect Your Elders: 1980 BMW 528i
I’m a little indignant on behalf of this poor 1980 BMW 528i. It’s been thrown to the craigslist wolves because “it’s just not an M car.” As the bumper stickers (usually on not-that-old 3-series) say, respect your elders, sir… more»
Aug 2, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Bargain Porsche Project: 1983 Porsche 944
So I’ve always been a practical pig sedan-and-wagon kind of guy, but lately, as I start to feel my youth slipping away, I’ve been getting weird sports car urges, and most of these have centered around the Porsche 944…. more»
Jul 31, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Mark by a Different Marque: 1980 Volvo 262C Bertone
When you think of 1980s Volvo competitors, you probably don’t usually think of Eldorados or Lincoln Marks, but those are exactly the cars that the Volvo 262C was aimed at during its 1978-81 production run. Built and trimmed by… more»
Jul 29, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Luxury + Utility = 1979 Mercury Marquis Pickup?
Marquismino? Ranchquis-o? I’m not sure what to call this 1979 Mercury Marquis-based Sawzall special…other than unique! If you liked the concept of the Subaru Baja but prefer your wagon-cum-pickups in full-figured American, neo-rectangle baroque form, this might be the vehicle… more»
Jul 29, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Where’s Waldo? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you found the Corvette in this picture yet? My mom has launched a post-retirement career as a home organizer, so suffice it to say, I did not grow up in a household where this could have happened and… more»
Jul 28, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rüsselsheim Riviera: 1974 Opel Manta
If the Opel GT is a mini Corvette, some have said the contemporary Manta coupe is kind of like a mini Camaro—but I think it’s more like a pint-size Riviera, considering that its character leans more towards luxurious than… more»
Jul 27, 2017 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Marcia’s Big Block: 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
The seller of this clean, original ’74 Caprice Classic convertible wants to talk about how it’s one of 600 such cars equipped with the 454-cubic inch V8, and I hate to derail a good conversation, but, man, all I… more»
Jul 25, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Lovable Bug: 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Who doesn’t love a VW Beetle? For all their (many, well-documented) flaws, they are charm on wheels, and if you want to slather charm on top of charm, it’s hard to beat a Karmann cabriolet. Here’s a lovingly maintained… more»
Jul 25, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Consensus Choice: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
I like Corvettes just fine, but don’t really have any strong personal connection to them. My father-in-law, Andy, however, is a Corvette guy. He’s had C3s and ZR1s, and right now he has a ’67 coupe with a 427…. more»
Jul 24, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Kinks Worked Out…? 1977 Chevrolet Vega
There’s a truism that GM only truly gets a car right just before killing it off, with the Corvair and Fiero being the most famously cited examples. Along those lines, here’s a Vega from the last year of production,… more»
Jul 24, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Borrowed Glory: 1975 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
One of the malaise-iest signifiers of the “Malaise Era,” which generally spans from the shock of the 1973 oil crisis to the early ’80s, is that many of the legendary nameplates of the ’60s and early ’70s didn’t die,… more»
Jul 23, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Things To Come: 1980 Toyota Corona Luxury Edition
A Toyota Camry is considered by most enthusiasts to be the automotive equivalent of a slice of plain white bread—utterly innocuous, and of absolutely no interest—and it’s hard to see that changing much with the passage of time. Yet,… more»
Jul 23, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1963…and a Half? Ford Galaxie
This isn’t really my area of expertise, so I’m going to crowdsource this to you Ford know-it-alls out there: this Galaxie two-door sedan is listed as a 1963-1/2 model, but all of my research says that label is typically… more»
Jul 21, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Ran When Parked…in 1964: 1953 Lincoln Capri
Okay, what’s the statute of limitations on “ran when parked”? I’m going to say it’s got to be waaay less than 53 years, which is how long this 1953 Lincoln Capri has been stationary in a New Hampshire barn…. more»
Jul 21, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Little Prince: 1961 NSU Prinz
Quick, what does the tiny little car you see here have in common with a Porsche 944 and an Audi R8? All three came from the same plant, in Neckarsulm, Germany! In fact the name of this car is… more»
