The Jaguar 420 and its Daimler sibling, the Sovereign, were sold between 1966 and 1969. By some, they were considered the “ultimate expression of compact sporting saloons” that Jaguar built in the 1960s. The car had its roots in… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Color Mystery: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Like most people, I love a good mystery. Whether it is part of a good book or life itself, there’s nothing more satisfying than unraveling something that has caused others to ponder endlessly. That is one thing I find… more»
The Real McCoy: 1991 Land Rover Camel Trophy
In the world of motorsport, few vehicles survive from the bygone days of rough-and-tumble, death-defying racing on or off paved surfaces. In this case it’s a real Camel Trophy team truck and it’s listed for sale here on eBay… more»
No Reserve: 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The market for GM “squarebody” trucks is hotter now than ever, and this shiny, low-mileage, fuel-injected example is up for bids with no reserve here on eBay out of Alabama. Hurry, though, because it’s only got one more day… more»
1999 Plymouth Prowler with 8,050 Genuine Miles!
For many people, purchasing a new car will represent the second largest financial investment they will make after the family home. Most will approach the matter logically to ensure they secure a vehicle that best suits their needs. They… more»
1947 Mercury Eight Movie Car with a 350
Yep. that’s Harvey Keitel on the right, one of my favorite character actors, and he drove this ’47 Mercury Eight 4-Door Town Sedan in the 1994 movie, Imaginary Crimes. The car comes with memorabilia from the movie and can… more»
1 of 1,000: 1986 Buick Skyhawk T-Type
What do you get when you take an ordinary 1980s Buick Skyhawk and drop in a turbocharged engine with a tuned suspension? The Skyhawk T-Type, a compact cousin to the larger and more well-known Grand National. The seller offers… more»
One Owner: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Had it not been for a stint left exposed to the elements, this 1972 Mustang Mach 1 may have remained a rust-free survivor due to spending most of its life undercover. However, it hasn’t deteriorated beyond the point of… more»
Two-Owner Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
There are times in life when compromise becomes essential. Failing to do so can have dire consequences, and such was the case with the 1979 Camaro Z/28. Descended from a hard-edged performance model developed for racing, Chevrolet faced the… more»
Neoclassic Ford! 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
A neoclassic automobile is a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s, but not intended to be a full replica. The Zimmer Golden Spirt is one of these vehicles. It was… more»
40k Original Miles: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The original owner of this 1964 Corvette had one eye focused on performance but decided that touches of comfort wouldn’t go astray when completing the Order Form for this beauty. They equipped the car with some of the rarer… more»
RV Conversion Candidate? 1951 International 25′ School Bus
I’ve recently become a local school bus driver so I couldn’t pass this one up, especially since its number, 267, is close to my bus number of 277. The seller doesn’t give any background or what this survivor school… more»
72k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Edition
It is the month of May, meaning that we are only two weeks away from the annual running of the iconic Indianapolis 500. The television audience for this event is enormous, meaning that the vehicle chosen as the event’s… more»
Rare Canadian Import: 1973 Ford Cortina Mk III Estate
Developed by Ford of Europe, the Cortina Mk III proved one of the most popular cars to hit the British market during the 1970s. The company exported the vehicle to several foreign markets, including Canada. The seller located this… more»
No Reserve: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
Although tightening emission regulations and falling engine power outputs were hurting American V8s by 1974, some vehicles still offered respectable performance. One such car was the Hurst/Olds W-30. While the company produced 1,800 examples of the Hurst for that… more»
Update: 59K-Mile 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
UPDATE – This 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is listed for sale again, this time here on craigslist, and it’s located in the Ojai, California area. They’re curiously asking $8,249 which they say is a price reduction but that’s almost $2,000… more»