Martin Lilley was about to execute on an enduring ambition that would get him fired. It was the late 1970s and he had been running TVR since 1965. The company was no longer making kit cars, and its finances… more»
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Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Stored Since Cold War: 1947 Chrysler Windsor Coupe
Chrysler products built from 1946 through 1948 are never going to win any beauty contests with the possible exception of the Town and Country wood bodied models. However, if there were an award for the best value in the… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Garage Build: Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Replica
Replicas are a tricky business, with most so-called “clones” falling well short of the real thing. And that’s for cars made on an assembly line at a legitimate production facility, not what someone built in a garage using Cheerios… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Solid and Stately: 1954 Lincoln Capri 4-Door Sedan
For model year 1954, Lincoln’s styling showed minimal changes from a new look introduced in 1952. About the only story to advertise was on the performance side where the restyled and faster Lincolns had won the Mexican Road Race… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Chris Farley Tribute! 1976 Dodge B-Series Tradesman Van
The B-Series of Dodge vans were very popular in the 1970s, especially the Tradesman which was the “working man’s” van vs. the Sportsman which was a family and weekend vehicle. This Tradesman from 1976 is extra special because someone… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Might Be A Good Deal: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac introduced the 1970 Trans Am to the public on February 26, 1970 at the Chicago Auto Show. Typically, the new models for 1970 would have been introduced in the summer or fall of 1969. This caused many dealers… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Lot Of 4! 1970 Beetle, 1973 Bradley GT Plus 2 More VW Creations
If you’ve been in the market for a nice Beetle and have room for three other drivers on the same chassis, this may be your lucky day as just about everything regarding this lot of four Volkswagen cars… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Stylish For Days: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
Sure, you can restore this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire two-door. But look at the patina first and ask yourself whether some time with a buffing wheel in the hands of an expert might not be worth a try. Not into… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Move Forces Sale: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL
The seller of this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL “Pagoda” hasn’t even taken the “Sold” sticker out of the windshield before deciding it’s time to move it along. In his defense, there’s a pending move on his radar screen and the… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One of Fourteen: 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia
Not a barn find? Not quite. In fact, this spectacular Fiat “Otto Vu”, or 8V as we call it in the US, was found completely disassembled in a garage, its parts in cardboard boxes and Ziploc bags. Now brought… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Assembly Required: 1969 Dodge Charger
The seller of this 1969 Dodge Charger bought it assembled and complete with plans to restore it. But after taking the machine apart, other projects are taking priority, and the car has to go in its present state. So,… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
62k Original Miles: 1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Edition
No vehicle encapsulates the cyclical nature of the new car market better than the Ford Bronco. Initially ignored by the buying public, it experienced impressive sales growth in the late 1970s. Volumes dropped during the 1980s, reaching a point… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Fifteenth Anniversary 5.0L HO V8: 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Here’s a rare bird indeed, on eBay, this 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am fifteenth anniversary edition, bid to $13,500, reserve not met, with a buy-it-now option at $19,500. The Firebird was produced in four generations from 1967 through 2002,… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Safer At Any Speed? 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet’s first entry in the new compact market in 1960 was the Corvair. But it was unorthodox compared to the growing list of competitors. It had an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear (like the VW Beetle). This 1964… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
4-Speed Western Survivor: 1978 Ford Bronco 4×4
Cap’n Obvious says: A vehicle from a dry area will generally be more solid than one from a wet area. He goes on to pontificate: But, if that dry state is burning hot and sunny for months at a… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Parked For 25 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post Project
Our feature car demonstrates how the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades. A previous owner transformed it from a humble family sedan into a cool custom in the 1980s. However, it… more»
