If current bidding is any indication, there’s little doubt these days that the third-generation Mazda RX-7 has entered legitimate collector car status. The bids are over $45,000 at the moment with the reserve unmet, and I can’t say I… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Unlikely Collectible? 1979 Plymouth Horizon
Chrysler was facing bankruptcy in the mid-1970s. They were making cars that people weren’t buying (land yachts instead of small cars). Fortunately, they had the good sense to develop the Dodge Omni/ Plymouth Horizon subcompacts which debuted in 1978…. more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Citroen DS21 Pallas
Citroen’s ID and DS models, introduced in 1955, swept the automotive world like a hurricane. Accolades rained down on the car for its styling, innovative suspension, directional headlights, and other features. Many years after the last car moved down… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve Survivor: 1988 Dodge Ramcharger
Sometimes, the pictures really do all the talking about a given car or truck that’s for sale. In the case of this 1988 Dodge Ramcharger, the listing shows what looks like a survivor-grade truck in excellent condition with fresh… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Original Paint: 1947 Crosley Pickup
Powel Crosley was quite a character, applying his considerable inventiveness to many everyday items. He is probably best known for bringing mass production to radios, so Everyman could enjoy a set in the living room. But his passion was… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
17k Original Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary
After an absence of three years, Oldsmobile revived the Hurst/Olds for the 1983 model year. This decision coincided with the 15th Anniversary of that derivative, so the 3,001 cars from that model year wore appropriate badges and decals. Our… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Finding a classic car with five decades under its belt that doesn’t require hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to address rust issues is the dream of most enthusiasts. That is what is on offer with this 1970… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Need a Little Luxury? 1972 Ford Maverick
This is not just any Ford Maverick. It’s a former California car now in Oyster Bay, New York and available here on eBay for an under-reserve bid of $5400 with several days to go in the auction. Of slight… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
440 V8 Luxury: 1973 Chrysler New Yorker
If you wanted to buy Chrysler’s top-of-the-line car between 1940 and 1996, the New Yorker was your automobile – unless you sprung extra for the Imperial. Examples built in the 1970s were as big as you could get, land… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Do you hear that sound? You don’t? Listen carefully because you will hear the call of Mother Nature beckoning you to head out and enjoy all she has to offer. Getting there is half the fun, and doing so… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Hemi/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Determining a “Greatest Of All Time” in any category is sure to ignite debate, and that is certainly true when the topic turns to the American V8. Many enthusiasts will put forward compelling arguments for an engine wearing the… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
R2 Supercharged 289 V8! 1963 Studebaker Avanti
As the Gran Turismo Hawk was in its waning days, Raymond Loewy was hard at work designing another car that Studebaker hoped would save its bacon in the marketplace. The company was spiraling toward bankruptcy and the Avanti was… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Serious Collectors Only? 1953 Nash-Healey
OK, so this 1953 Nash-Healey has been an education for me. I had familiarity but I found the entire back story behind this American-British combo to be very interesting, and of course informative. This beautiful Nash-Healey is being sold… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Radwood Ready Daytona: 1991 Dodge Daytona IROC
When you say IROC, a Chevy Camaro is the first car to come to mind. IROC-Z Camaros were the rage in the eighties, and everyone wanted one. Nothing, however, lasts forever. After Chevy withdrew sponsorship from the International Race… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Last Plated In 1982! 1959 Ford Edsel Villager
The Edsel debuted with a lot of fanfare and hoopla in 1958 as Ford executives were convinced there was a need for a fourth brand in the company’s stable. But it turned out to be the wrong car at… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Easy Rider: 1969 Benelli Dynamo Chopper
For anyone with a passion for unusual, small, oddball, weird motorcycles, it hardly gets any better than this 1969 Benelli Dynamo custom chopper. The seller has this one listed here on eBay in West Palm Beach, Florida and there… more»
