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1965 Mercedes 220 SEb: Sleeping Beauty

Few cars are more confusing to me than the ones that were previously restored – or at least refreshed – and then allowed to fall back into the condition they were in prior to rejuvenation. This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220… more»

Beamed! 1967 BMW 2000 CS

After a barn beam dropped on this rare BMW coupe while in storage, the seller has decided to pass it on to someone else. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida and up for auction here on eBay, this predecessor of… more»

1963 Studebaker Avanti: Wide-Eyed Luxury

I’m not sure why I’m fascinated by the Studebaker Avanti, but I know examples like this 1963 R1 here on eBay with zero bids always stop me cold. It may be the polarizing styling, with those Beetle-like headlights peering… more»

Pictures Worth A Lot of Words: Datsun 510

I complain frequently about the number and quality of photos we see in classic car ads. Just because the car is covered in dust and dirty doesn’t mean clear pictures aren’t appreciated, especially when deciding to bid on a… more»

Cut In Half: 1970 Marcos GT

This 1970 Marcos GT was cut in half (!) to clear customs when it was imported 21 years ago from England. Just the body shell, which is fiberglass anyway, but still! It’s said to have been sitting in a… more»

35 Years Stored: 1934 Dodge

A far cry from today’s Hellcat, this 1934 Dodge sedan has just been removed from 35 years of storage. It’s currently kept in Ottertail, Minnesota and is offered for sale here on eBay. The opening bid is $600 with… more»

Bargain Exotic: 1980 Porsche 928

This is a real rarity; a manual transmission, inexpensive, non-rusty Porsche 928. The engine runs well and it even passes California smog testing for you left-coasters. It’s located in Arcata, California, and is for sale here on eBay where… more»

Lil’ Red Express: 1978 Dodge Pickup

Back in 1978, the arguably quickest new vehicle in the US was a pickup. Sad but true. The Lil’ Red Express was a specially-optioned Dodge truck with a 360 cubic inch V8, with only 2,188 made in 1978. Understand,… more»

Barn Truck: 1949 Chevrolet 5-Window

A true barn find, this 1949 Chevrolet 5-window pickup is located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island and is for sale here on eBay, where bidding is currently at $200 but has not met reserve. These trucks are highly prized for… more»

1966 Amphicar: Still Going Strong

Although Amphicars have little in common with Porsches besides their country of assembly, they do share one striking characteristic: the  sudden rise in interest and prices for project cars. In fact, it’s not entirely unlike the 21-window VW Buses… more»

Low Mileage Story: 1966 Porsche 912

What a story! This Porsche 912 has been hiding in a garage with less than 28k miles for a long, long time. It’s for sale here on eBay with bidding at just over $4,000 with no reserve as I… more»

X Marks The Spot: 1964 Jaguar

The Mark X is not only unknown by a lot of classic car enthusiasts, there are some folks that just don’t like the big Jaguar. It’s much larger than the popular Mark 2 despite having a similar engine and transmission…. more»

1952 Dodge Wayfarer: Defying The Odds

When you stop and think about how many cars have met their demise at the hands of rust, theft, negligence or accidents, it’s amazing to see vehicles from the ’40s and ’50s still on the road. Heck, I know… more»

Smallmouth Brit: 1956 Triumph TR3

This TR3 is an example of how I’d love to see cars represented for sale. The car is listed here on eBay and is located in Canton, Georgia. Bidding starts at $9,500 with no reserve. I’ve watched the seller’s auctions… more»

A Pair of Dusty Stags

Not one, but a pair of Triumph Stags, that most under-appreciated of luxury tourers, are located in Scott, Ohio, and are for sale here on eBay where the buy-it-now is $3,800 and bidding is at $1,525 but has not… more»

1968 Intermeccanica Italia Coupe: Flamed Out

This 1968 Intermeccanica Italia listed here on eBay for the heady price of $44,950 may be rare, but in reality, it’s actually quite well done. An engine fire took this rare sports car off the road early in life, preventing… more»

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