The Geo Metro was a spin-off of the sub-compact Suzuki Cultus and was sold in North America between 1989-01. It was a joint venture between General Motors and the Japanese company, which included production in Canada for a while…. more»
Canadian Classic Cars
Jan 1, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1976 Ski-Doo Elan Deluxe 250
Half of the US would probably never have a need for or wouldn’t even want a snowmobile, let would have owned or ridden one. It’s an odd sport for anyone who didn’t grow up with snow on the ground… more»
Dec 23, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Top Swap! 1962 Pontiac Parisienne Bubble Top
There’s a lot going on here with this 1962 Pontiac Parisienne “bubble top” two-door hardtop and there is definitely an interesting turn of events that have occurred. This car has undergone a surprising transformation so let’s dig in and… more»
Nov 1, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Museum Find: 1965 Hus-Ski 200A Snowmobile
Some of the most interesting snowmobiles came from Canada – in fact, a lot of them did whether they were interesting or not. This 1965 Hus-Ski 200A is certainly interesting and the seller has it listed here on eBay… more»
Sep 24, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
First Year survivor: 1958 Pontiac Parisienne Hardtop
The Parisienne name first appeared within the Pontiac brand in 1958 as a deluxe “halo” offering within the Laurentian model. While sources tend to be lightly contradictory, it is believed that only around 1,226 examples of the Parisienne V8… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1970 Chevelle SS 396
Chevelle joined the Chevrolet line-up in 1964 as a new mid-size entry. While the Super Sport was available from the beginning, the SS 396 became a series of its own for 1966-68. If reverted to option status in 1969… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Quadruple Geo Metro Barn Find?!!
When you think of collector cars, all sorts of iconic names come to mind. Like the 1965-66 Ford Mustang. Or the 1955-57 Chevy Nomad. And this list goes on and on. But the one brand that doesn’t make anyone’s… more»
Sep 11, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Canadian Cruiser: 1961 Chrysler Saratoga
As the saying goes, it’s only original once — and this 1961 Chrysler Saratoga is extremely original! It is listed for sale here on eBay where bidding has risen to just over $10,000 CDN. That’s right, this beauty is… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Fiberglass Rarity: 1956 La Dawri Conquest Project
La Dawri Coachcraft was a maker of fiberglass sports car bodies, including the Conquest (aka Cavalier). You could think of them as a kit car, but if you bought one, all you got was the body. The company began… more»
Aug 27, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Three-Cylinder Survivor: 1992 Geo Metro Convertible
Who remembers the Geo nameplate? It was a 1990s thing when General Motors formed a partnership with Suzuki to produce small subcompact cars for the U.S. market. They were the rebadged Suzuki Cultus sold in the States at Chevrolet… more»
Aug 23, 2021 • Sightings • 50 Comments
World’s Largest: The LeMay Family Collection
For me, the idea of a barn find includes components of the undiscovered, the neglected, and the for-sale. Not all of these elements have to be present, but at least a couple. So I take some issue with Classic… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Take Your Pick: Studebaker Assortment
Located in a field near Greenville, North Carolina lies a “collection” of Studebaker cars and one truck. They’re all from the 1950s and 1960s and how they came together here isn’t known. They’ve been sitting outside since they were… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 37 Years: 1965 Studebaker Daytona
The 1960s started with optimism at Studebaker-Packard Corporation. In 1959, the company had launched its new compact, the Lark, and it was selling well. But as the new decade unfolded, competition would soon displace the Lark as a leader… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Gull Wing Doors! 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Malcolm Bricklin is an American businessman who has had a colorful track record in the automobile business. That included founding Subaru of America, importing the infamous Yugoslavian-built Yugo, and starting up General Vehicles to build a car bearing his… more»
Aug 4, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Canadian Barn Find: 1947 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup
From north of the border comes this 1947 Chevrolet 3800 pickup. And it’s a true Canadian resident having been built at a Canadian plant, perhaps Oshawa assembly (there is an image of the manufacturer’s trim tag included but it… more»
Jul 22, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Survivor Or Restored? 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
And now, time for something different. Not a barn find, not a muscle car, not a rare high dollar foreign wreck, not a custom, and not something indescribable. Nope, just a car, an ordinary mid-century four-door sedan in the… more»
