For potential buyers, former firefighting appliances can be an attractive proposition. They generally present well because the authorities recognize them as the most visible part of their profession. They are invariably maintained to the highest level because those brave… more»
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Cart Grab Bag: Cushman Truckster Package
Ah, the classic Cushman Truckster – the perfect choice if you’re looking to open your own meter maid business or perhaps a golf course with a courtesy shuttle at every hole. More seriously, the Cushman Truckster is a fascinating… more»
Limited 300 Edition: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
Will late ’70s American cars ever reach a point of enhanced value and collectibility? My crystal ball gets lousy reception so I can’t say with certainty but if gasoline-powered cars ever disappear, probably. Also, special editions of anything up… more»
Nicest One Left? 1956 Packard Four Hundred
Meant to compete with the best that American auto manufacturers had to offer at the time – Imperial, Lincoln, and Cadillac – Packard took a big swing at the competition, and the 1956 Packard Four Hundred was it –… more»
2,505 Miles! 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
The last of the really long Eldorados and thought to be a surefire instant collectible right from the assembly line, this 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible has a mere 2,505 miles on it. No, really. The seller has it listed… more»
Ford Vs. Chevy: 1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
The Ford vs. Chevrolet rivalry has been around longer than dogs vs. cats or paper vs. plastic bags. Even longer than hot coffee vs. iced coffee in the summertime. This 1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning muscle truck would be… more»
Tahoe Turquoise T-Bird: 1967 Landau Coupe
I was eleven when the all-new 1967 Thunderbirds rolled into the local Ford dealership’s showroom. I remember how different they looked from the 1966 model. They appeared bigger and wider and I loved that new jet-age front end styling… more»
Talladega Red Survivor: 1990 Saab 900 SPG
One of the more surprising trends over the last few months among 80s-era collector cars is the surge in values for the classic Saab 900. Not all 900s, mind you, but the limited production models like the special edition… more»
LA Parking Garage Find: Testarossa, Viper, and BMW 850 for $140K!
Here’s one of the more unusual craigslist postings we’ve seen: a collection of exotic cars offered for a flat price of $140,000 by a seller who admits he hasn’t had a steady job in five years and now needs… more»
Life-Long Love: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
When he was a young boy, the owner of this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera spotted the car sitting on the showroom floor at his local Lincoln/Mercury dealer. It was love at first sight, and, decades later, he parked the… more»
Rare Drop-Top: 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible
With a total production of 32,472 cars in 1969, the Chrysler 300 is a relatively rare beast. However, that rarity rises to a higher level considering our feature car is 1-of-1,933 Convertibles to roll off the line. It has… more»
Factory Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The 1963 Avanti deserved better than fate delivered. Designed and produced by Studebaker as a halo model, it was a genuine Grand Tourer that failed to save the rapidly imploding company. If buyers ordered it with the right drivetrain… more»
66k Original Miles: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1994, Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette has reached its twelfth year of production. Sales had begun tapering, but the C4 demonstrated that manufacturers were rediscovering their performance mojo. This Corvette is a tidy survivor that remains original and unmolested. With… more»
Mom’s Car: One-Owner 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo
Toyota changed things up for the third-generation Supra (1986-1993), separating it from the now-front-wheel-drive Celica. The Supra, now its own separate model, retained its rear-drive configuration and gained even more power with an available turbocharged engine available beginning in… more»
















