Automobilia

F1 For Kids? 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 Italycar

After joining Ferrari’s Formula One team in 1974, Niki Lauda won the 1975 Drivers’ Championship, the team’s first in eleven years. To celebrate this, ItalyCar of Bologna produced five 1:2 scale Ferrari 312 T2 motorized kids’ cars. This is… more»

31,284 Miles! 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

The terms “survivor” and “time machine” are frequently used in the vintage car market to capture a potential buyer’s attention, and all too often when you take a closer look at the car it becomes apparent that it is… more»

Barn Antique: 1914 Ford Model T Survivor

UPDATE 1/14/2021 – It’s been a while since we first featured this barn find antique, but we recently spotted it again and noticed that the seller has lowered their asking price from $24,995 to $19,995 with the option to… more»

Pedal Car Fun! 1970 Putt-Putt Mobile

The toy pedal car craze of the 20th Century came out of the desire for young buys to have a car of their own. I had one as a kid along with the requisite Radio Flyer pull wagon. In… more»

Autorama Feature Car! 1976 Reliant Robin

Of all the unique vehicles in the world, the Reliant Robin has to be in the top ten. This particular example is for sale here on craigslist in Riverview, Michigan  and was featured at the 2020 Detroit Autorama. Let’s… more»

Driven By Elvis: 1952 Dodgem Bumper Car

Elvis has left the building! And he’s headed for the Memphis Fairgrounds so he can take a few laps in this 1952 Dodgem bumper car, or so the story goes. While not a typical Barn Finds subject, it is… more»

Man Cave Prop: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

The 1955-57 generation of Chevrolets was enormously popular then and today. Especially the 1957 model, which seems to have reached iconic status. So, its not a surprise that a restaurant wanting to recreate a Happy Days kind of motif… more»

Original Paint? 32k Mile 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air

Before the days of long fins and miles of chrome trim, cars had a more conservative look. This ’54 Bel Air is an excellent example of that post-war low-key look, and it’s available here on eBay. Thanks go to… more»

More Than Meets The Eye: 1979 Hurst/Olds W-30

The last of the 1970s W-machines were unlike many of their contemporaries, in that the moniker was more than just an appearance package. This one is up for sale right now, here on craigslist from Santa Rosa, California. Read… more»

Well-Preserved 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The ’57 Chevy is perhaps the most iconic and quintessential American vehicle ever produced. This one just happens to be for sale, here on craigslist, out of Cleona, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look, and maybe a trip down Memory… more»

Go Ahead: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Coupe

“Go Ahead” was one of Oldsmobile’s sales catchphrases for 1955, and this ’55 Super 88 is up for sale now, here on eBay, out of Rhinelander, Wisconsin.  Let’s “Go ahead” and keep reading to see more about it!

Shiny Survivor! 1967 Dodge Monaco

We see sports cars, light-duty haulers, oddballs, and family-truckster wagons here all the time, but what about the sedans? Here’s a well-kept example of a ’67 Monaco that’s sure to please the cruiser crowd, for sale here on eBay… more»

Garage Art: Burger King Sign

This seller is cleaning out his barn and it is your chance to purchase a double sided Burger King sign. I remember these signs sitting at the entrance to the parking lot at the Burger King that we cruised… more»

Hot Wheels! 1969 Pink Charger Redline

I’m quite sure that many of you got your start in automotive collecting (ok, playing) with Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Corgi, Aurora and other similar toy cars. My “car room” is currently decorated with two 108-car display cases holding my… more»

Watch This! Vintage Heuer Camaro

I have found over the years that there is a surprising correlation between vintage automobile and vintage watch fans — including me. This Heuer Camaro (yes, it was named after the car, more about that later) was designed and… more»

Metal-Bodied Buggy: 1966 VW / Empi Sportster

A bit odd-looking by modern standards, this VW Empi Sportster was quite popular in its day. It still turns heads, and is listed for sale here on craigslist in Santa Paula, California, at an affordable $5500 asking price. Big… more»

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