Here’s a special edition I have legitimately never heard of before today: a Baja Champion edition Volkswagen Beetle, apparently sold to commemorate the company’s successes in Baja off-road racing in the late 60s and early 70s. The package is… more»
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May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Gold G-Body: 1983 Porsche 911SC
We saw this 1983 Porsche 911SC a few weeks back, and it’s here again with new photos and a fairly active auction at the moment. Will it reach reserve this time and find a new owner? Time will tell…. more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Nicely Optioned Survivor: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
A car like this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye leaves its new owner with decisions to make. It is a rock-solid survivor that would respond well to a cosmetic restoration. However, some may view preservation as more appropriate for a… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Range-Topping Survivor: 1965 Rambler American 440H
AMC remained true to its roots when it released the Third Generation Rambler American. The result was an affordable compact car that was comfortable but allowed scope for aspirational buyers to secure something more upmarket. The range-topping offering in… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Garage-Kept 4×4: 1991 Mitsubishi Montero LS
An SUV summons images of neighborhood moms hauling kids’ sports teams thirty miles every couple of days with a grocery run in between. But the Mitsubishi Montero (aka Pajero) has another personality – piloted by numerous drivers, it’s the… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Hangar Stored Since the Early Eighties: 1966 Volvo P1800S
In today’s economy, you have to stretch every dollar. As enthusiasts of classic vehicles, we know that costs are soaring daily. What if you could purchase a vehicle suitable for Cars and Coffee and the occasional Monday commute? What… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Restore or Restomod? 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family since Day One isn’t easy, especially when over five decades have passed since you took delivery. However, that is the decision made by the owners of… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Too Far Gone? 1972 Ford Bronco
I have often pondered whether a desirable classic will ever deteriorate beyond the point of no return. Even the saddest and rustiest vehicles are salvageable with time and effort, but the question is whether such an undertaking is financially… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as Oldsmobile’s entry into the new mid-size muscle car market. It was a series of its own from 1968 to 1971 and then reverted to option status through the end of… more»
V8-Equipped: 1997 Land Rover Defender 90
Land Rover enjoys a well-earned reputation for capable off-roading, with countless thousands of these classics forging a path through the wet and rugged English countryside. The brand is also a long-term favorite of the British royal family and is… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Dirty Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac Executive
The Executive was a short-lived Pontiac nameplate, replacing the Star Chief from 1967 to 1970. It rode on the Bonneville’s longer wheelbase but had a trim level similar to the Catalina. It was the least popular of the full-size… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Stored 55 Years: 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer
During the “Forward Look” model years of 1957-59, the Coronet was the entry-level Dodge. If you ordered a Coronet as a 2-door hardtop, they were also designated as Lancers. These automobiles helped influence styling in Detroit for the next… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Mustero Tribute: 1968 Ford Mustang
Sales of the Ford Mustang peaked at 607,000 units in 1966. Its popularity was enough for a dealer in Beverly Hills, California, to lobby to build the “Mustero,” a cross between a Mustang and a Ranchero pickup. But, as… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
In the Woods: 1968 Sunbeam Alpine
The Sunbeam Alpine was an English 2-seat sports car built on two occasions by Roots Group, from 1953 to 1955 and then from 1959 to 1968. The car may have become most visible to U.S. buyers from its appearance… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Clean E28: 1984 BMW 528e
Can you appreciate a car simply because it’s honest and clean, even if it doesn’t necessarily yield a memorable driving experience? The older BMW 5-Series is a terrific example of this phenomenon, as these are entirely pleasant vehicles that… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Shiro Special: 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
One of my favorite 1980s Japanese cars is the one you’re looking at right here: the 1988 Nissan 300ZX Shiro Special. There was an interesting period among Japanese makes in the 80s where a certain color scheme became synonymous… more»
