The Italian city of Monza has hosted a variety of international racing series since the construction of a very NASCAR-looking high-speed oval in 1922. Later a road course blended with the oval and Monza hosted the Italian Grand Prix,… more»
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High School Car: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Mach 1: 767.269 Miles Per Hour. When traveling near the speed of sound (which fluctuates based on temperature and altitude as discussed here on NASA.gov), compression dynamics exert pressure on the fuselage that affect lift and drag. This 1969… more»
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Lost for 30 Years: 1971 Australian Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III
While some Americans claim sole rights to the “muscle car,” Australia’s love of V8-powered rear-wheel-drive cars has carried on continuously through to this day. Most gear-heads recognize the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT351 that supercharged the movie career of… more»
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Parked In ’89! 1977 Plymouth Road Runner
Describing a 1977 Plymouth Road Runner as a sub-model of a Volaré feels wrong, but that’s where the much-revered and feared muscle car model ended up in 1977, as evidenced in this original sales brochure on www.lov2xlr8.no showing what… more»
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454-Powered: 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna S-3
Many cars from this era wear the most hideously grafted-on oversize bumpers known to man since the late ’50s. In contrast this 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S3 features a sporty and attractive urethane nose with chrome push bars… more»
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1970 Ford Bronco with Pop-up Camper
Have you ever seen a Bronco with a pop-up camper? Me neither. This 1970 Ford Bronco pickup with a bed-mounted camper turned up on Parkersburg, Florida Craigslist with an asking price of $24,000 and a 22 word description; more… more»
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Depression-Era Stunner: 1932 Lincoln Victoria Coupe
Even in its current condition, this 1932 Lincoln Victoria Coupe imparts a classy presence with a side order of “Are you talkin’ to me?” attitude. This Murray-bodied five-passenger coupe is one of fewer than 200 built, and one of… more»
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The Life of Riley: 1951 Riley RMD
This classy looking four-seat convertible 1951 Riley RMD awaits a new owner in Saline, Michigan, with a listing here on eBay. I’d never heard of Riley and my first thought recalled a pre-war Mercedes like this Typ 320. Indeed… more»
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427-Powered 1966 Ford Fairlane GT
This 1966 Ford Fairlane GT left the factory with the S code 390, the smallest motor available in a Fairlane GT in ’66. Sometime later it acquired its current motor, a 427 cubic inch mill. More on that later…. more»
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Single Family Find! 1969 Dodge Charger
Regardless of their favorite brand, muscle car lovers instantly recognize the 1969 Dodge Charger design as a classic, and not just because of its appearance on a popular TV show. The design evolved as a collaboration of multiple designers,… more»
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Feel the Venom! 1978 Mustang II Cobra
With a new Fox-body Mustang due in ’79, Ford went all out on this 1978 Mustang II Cobra II. The Pinto-based Mustang II deviated from Mustang’s roots (why do you think they call them “Pony” cars?) in its compact… more»
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The Duncan Collection – 900 Cars and Counting
Have you ever pictured yourself car shopping with no budget in mind, scouring eBay and other sites as a hobby and clicking “Buy It Now” on those dream cars you’ve always wanted? In Southwest Virginia’s New River Valley, the… more»
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1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Barn Find!
Currently residing in Dallas, Texas, this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” appears to have endured many trials before taking a 30 year leave of absence in an Oklahoma barn. The listing here on eBay includes references to both 1969… more»
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Desert Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan
In the late twentieth century, owning a ’57 Chevy amounted to a license to print money, and even today they singularly represent “The Fifties” on posters and T-shirts celebrating that golden American decade. The B pillar or “post” on… more»
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Yard Find! 1938 Plymouth Hot Rod
This Yard Find hot rod in “never finished” condition beckons you with a 31 word description here on eBay. Located in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, outside Scranton, this 1938 Plymouth Business Coupe shows signs of recent fabrication including shiny hardware and clean… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1956 Singer Roadster
Before you dismiss this 1956 Singer 4AD SM 1500 roadster as one of a handful of ’50s low-production sports cars that suffered from 10 pounds of wishful thinking in a five-pound reality-shaped bag, consider that the (also English) Singer… more»
