You were really something if you had a 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado back in the day. The ashtrays were probably filled with cigar or pipe ashes and there may have been a hat on the passenger seat. And I mean a… more»
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Feb 7, 2019 • For Sale • 32 Comments
468 Miles! 2006 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed
NEW YORK CITY?! I can hear that old Pace Picante Sauce commercial now, your salsa is made in New York City?! – as a bunch of grizzled cowboys sit around talking about salsa, which is weird enough. I’m guessing… more»
Feb 7, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap 454 Power: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
While it may require some bodywork, rust repairs, and detail work to complete it, this 1974 Nova is nothing if not lion-hearted. The owner has commenced a mechanical transformation of the car that should transform it into a healthy… more»
Feb 7, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Build it Your Way: 1972 Chevrolet C10
I truly believe that one vehicle that is going to remain a staple of the classic car scene is the old school pickup. Whether as a restoration project, a custom, or a rat rod, people enthusiastically grab these vehicles… more»
Feb 7, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Motorized Suitcase: 1982 Honda Motocompo
Here to remind you once more of the weirdness of the 1980s is the Motocompo, a “trunk bike” produced by Honda from ’81-’83. Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto! That Styx song keeps popping into my head as I peruse pictures of the… more»
Feb 7, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rust-Free Estate Find: 1955 Hudson Hornet Super
My eyes bug out like Rodney Dangerfield whenever I hear that a car is rust-free, especially a car as old as this 1955 Hudson Hornet Super. This two-tone sedan can be found here on eBay with a buy it… more»
Feb 7, 2019 • Stories • 7 Comments
Auction Down Under: Shannons Summer Classic
Shannons is one of Australia’s premier auction houses, and their auctions are always eagerly anticipated. They always manage to be able to produce some pretty special vehicles for their auctions, and their upcoming Summer Classic is no exception. There… more»
Feb 6, 2019 • Auctions • 39 Comments
427 Side-Oiler: 1969 Shelby GT500 Drag Pack
This 1969 Shelby GT500 is a claimed survivor, with healthy documentation going back to the day it was bought new. The seller is a self-proclaimed Mustang enthusiast and notes that this GT500 is a rare Drag Pack car with… more»
Feb 6, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Canadian-Built Workhorse: 1951 GMC 3100
I know, I know – the word patina is thoroughly over-used, a debate we don’t need to enter into here. But sometimes it’s just the best way to describe a truck, and in this case, the seller goes a… more»
Feb 6, 2019 • Auctions • 31 Comments
Restoration Worthy? 1957 Continental Mark II
Big and Heavy isn’t the latest rap star, but along with the word beautiful it’s a good description of this 18-foot long, 5,000-pound 1957 Continental Mark II. This once-gorgeous car is listed here on eBay with a single bid… more»
Feb 6, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Sweet Patina: 1949 Chevrolet 3100
There was a time when you could find tons of great projects in states like South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. While these states get fair amounts of snowfall, they are arid enough climates that classic cars tended to survive… more»
Feb 6, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Unrestored Biarritz: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
To me, one of the sadder aspects of the hobby is the realization that for so many once-great brands, enthusiasts won’t seek out the barn-find version of a Cadillac cross-over vehicle, or some cheap CTS that spent its last… more»
Feb 6, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Big-Block Find: 1970 Camaro SS 396/4-Speed
Frustratingly, this is yet another case of an amazing find that’s advertised in a less than satisfactory way. The 1970 Camaro you see here is claimed by the seller to be a factory 396 4-speed model that retains it’s… more»
Feb 6, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Cheap Chicken: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72/WS4
Judging by the appearance of this 1978 Trans Am in the supplied photos, it looks like someone has commenced restoration of the vehicle, but this may well have stalled. There is plenty of dust on the car, plus a… more»
Feb 6, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Start From Scratch: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
When it comes to project cars, they probably don’t come much more basic than this 1969 Mustang. It is going to require a lot of work, so the new owner is going to have to be prepared to roll… more»
Feb 6, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tri-Power Project: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
If I had a dollar for every stalled project car that I have seen for sale, then I would probably have enough money to purchase this stalled El Camino project car. A lot of work has already been completed,… more»
