When someone asks you what color your car is and you reply “rust” the questioner probably conjures up images of a metallic burnt orange metallic with a hint of burnished brown. Well, if you owned this 1977 Alfa Romeo… more»
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Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Original Paint: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1968 Chevelle is a routine Malibu, not a real Super Sport or an SS clone. Though it’s had multiple owners and moved across the country, it has only 41,500 miles and is largely original. Right down to the… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Turbocharged Sleeper: 1987 Merkur XR4ti
The last time that I saw a Merkur XR4ti was three years ago when I wrote this post about a crunched ’87 edition. I can’t remember the last time that I saw one in the wild, they weren’t big… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Worth Saving? 1971 Dodge Challenger Project
The Challenger was in its sophomore year in 1971, coming off a solid launch the year before. As the last “pony car” to join the movement, it arrived just as sales of performance cars were beginning to decline. As… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 49 Comments
19k Mile 1975 Lincoln Continental Silver Luxury Edition
Special Edition models are nothing new to the automotive world, although they were once exclusively the preserve of volume manufacturers. Niche marques like Ferrari and Lamborghini have now adopted the practice to boost sales and the all-important budget bottom… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Farm Find: 1964 Pontiac GTO Project
The Pontiac GTO is an example of where market research isn’t always flawless. Pontiac’s bean counters thought the mid-size GTO performance car would only attract 5,000 buyers a year. Yet, in 1964 when it was introduced, more than 32,400… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 60 Years: 1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Tudor
The 1935 Ford Model 48 was a successor to the 1932-34 Ford Model B. Ford coined the term “Tudor” to represent the 2-door sedans, while “Fordor” was a fancy name for 4-door sedans. This ’35 Tudor in Deluxe trim… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
No Reserve 1953 MG TD Project
A rash of long-term owners have been selling vintage vehicles lately, and here’s yet another one here on eBay, this 1953 MG TD. Bidding has reached $5300 in a no-reserve auction, and the car is located in Key West,… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
28 Years of Ownership: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
One of the most beloved vehicles in America, especially rural America, is the full-size Ford Bronco. From the back roads to the O.J. Simpson chase, no vehicle has been more treasured when it is time to get away from… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Patriotic Pony: 1972 Ford Mustang Grande Sprint Edition
Manufacturers often tap into patriotic fervor when developing a new model, and Ford is no exception. Flagging Mustang sales and the upcoming Munich Olympics prompted the company to introduce the Sprint Edition to its 1972 Mustang range. This Grande… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Carport Find: 1971 Dodge D100 Pickup
When a pickup makes it past five decades of use, chances are it’s been through several owners and possibly undergone a significant restoration at some point during this period. But this 1971 Dodge D100 here on eBay breaks the… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Volvo 240
What a difference a transmission makes – or does it? In the case of cars that are not typically equipped with a manual gearbox, car enthusiasts normally prop that model up quite a bit as being more desirable for… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Untouched for 100 Years: 1911 Excelsior Motorcycle
In the early 1900s, Americans were enamored with going faster and leaving their horses and mules behind. One of the cheapest ways to do that was to purchase a motorcycle. These early motorcycles were closer to what we think… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Build a Traditional Hot Rod: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
While it is easy to be overwhelmed with trends in hot rod history, many have decided to return to the purity of the West Coast hot rods of the immediate prewar and postwar eras. Cars back then were built… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original 283 Dual-Quad: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classic cars fascinate me because I wonder why a seller would part with a project when the finish line is within reach. However, that is the case with this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Its engine bay houses the legendary… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Elegance and Speed for Two: 1937 Packard 1507 V-12 Coupe
One of the greatest losses in the American automobile market is the eventual disappearance of Packard as an automaker. Up until the time that the company fell into the clutches of Studebaker, its products were always a notch above… more»
