Cheap Thrills: 1951 Nash Rambler Airflyte Convertible

Maybe you’re watching the auctions on TV this week. If you’re like me, you’re looking on and saying, “When did $40K become the default price for an everyday collector car?” I realize this is not the only way to… more»

Handyman Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57 were quite popular, selling about 4.5 million cars in three years. Yet, of all the models available, the two-door station wagons weren’t in big demand. All three series (150, 210, and Bel Air) had… more»

Seventies Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon

Love it or hate it, Ford’s subcompact Pinto loomed large over the decade of bell bottoms and disco.  Over three million of these somewhat safety challenged economy cars were sold to Americans who were looking to save on gas… more»

Déjà vu: 1958 International A-110

Updated January 27, 2023 This interesting old truck sold for the first time in September 2022, but the buyer bailed so it’s been relisted. The location is the same as it was before, but the price has dropped considerably… more»

Rust and Raccoon Ravaged: Pair of MGB GTs

Sometimes, as the saying goes, you just bite off more than you can chew.  We have all taken on a project that we think we can handle, sit on it for a long while, then sell it in frustration. … more»

FDR Was A Car Guy: 1936 Ford Phaeton

Regardless of how you feel about Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s politics, there is no denying he was a car guy.  From his 1931 Plymouth phaeton to the famous “Sunshine Special,” FDR had a number of interesting rides.   If you are… more»

Reincarnation Candidate? 1967 Plymouth GTX

So, is there reincarnation for cars? When one is finally abused, used up, and abandoned, can it ever return to a reborn life? If you follow the TV reality series Graveyard Cars and have followed some of the insanity… more»

Preserved Creamsicle: 1977 Ford Bronco

This 1977 Ford Bronco has more than a few things going for it. For one thing, the color scheme is excellent. Who doesn’t love orange on white? For another, the body appears to be uncut, which is a major… more»

DeRat! 1964 Big-Block/4-Speed Cadillac

GM, for years, had a very defined dichotomy. Chevrolet was the anchor brand, economically priced and powered by six-cylinder engines. Cadillac, at the other end of the spectrum, meant quiet refinement, luxury, and smooth, substantial V8 power. As the… more»

50th Anniversary Continuation Model: 1965 Shelby Cobra

To me, one of the trickiest vintage cars to value is the continuation model Shelby Cobra. I will admit that this is a part of the collector automobile world that is squishy to me; there’s a strong sentiment out… more»

No Reserve Project: 1972 Volvo 1800ES

With the production of its P1800 series nearing the end, Volvo introduced one final variant in 1972, a sports wagon they called the 1800ES.  The ES had a short run lasting only two years, and by 1973 it was… more»

It’s a Jute! 1998 Jaguar XJ8 Pickup

Combine a silky British saloon with the practicality of a pickup truck bed, and you’ve got yourself a Jute, a Jaguar Utility vehicle! Someone clever crafted exactly that, and this one-off creation in Morgantown, Pennsylvania can be yours with… more»

Civilian Version: 1948 Willys CJ2A

Even folks who are not car buffs recognize a World War II vintage GP, or Jeep as they are commonly called.  The Jeep, like Harley Davidson motorcycles, Coca Cola, and rock and roll is uniquely American.  The part of… more»

Early Hard Top Jeep: 1946 Willys CJ2A

When the World War two version of the Jeep became the CJ-2A immediately after the war ended, folks who knew their capabilities in war put those skills to use in civilian life.  From the farm to the forest and… more»

Car Park Find: 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS

One of the more amazing things about underground parking garages in Europe (particularly in the UK) is that wealthy families and individuals seem to have a habit of leaving desirable cars in their assigned parking spots for years at… more»

Farm Truck Rescue: 1992 Ford F-150 4×4

This 1992 Ford F-150 pickup was actually discovered on a barn via an estate sale, which revealed that it was equipped with one of the most sought-after combinations out there for a truck with the blue oval: manual transmission,… more»

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