And now for something from the “When enough’s just right, too much is perfect” department. An economy car at heart, Ford’s Maverick was a popular one with over 290K finding first-time driveways in ’73. This seemingly innocuous example, however,… more»
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Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab
Finding an affordable vehicle that can double as a tow vehicle or an accomplished off-roader is sometimes challenging, but this 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab could be an ideal candidate. It is a two-owner survivor that has been meticulously… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restoration Underway: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
The Sunbeam Tiger was developed when Rootes – maker of the Sunbeam Alpine – began pursuing a more powerful engine for the little car. After a few false starts, Carroll Shelby built a prototype at the behest of Ian… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Race Car For The Street: 2001 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
“Gee, that’s a nice Viper.” Those might be the words that pop into your head when you see this car, but in fact, you’re not looking at a Chrysler (as we used to say—I know the Viper was a… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
17k Original Miles: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT
Pontiac joined the mid-engine sports car market in 1984 with its new Fiero. Designed to be affordable and economical, it initially sold in respectable numbers. However, the figures tapered to the point where the company exited that market in… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Developing Trend? 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
When I first spotted this 1966 Corvette Coupe, I was immediately struck by its overall condition and presentation. However, delving into its backstory made me wonder whether the sale is one of the first signs of a trend that… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Great Fun: 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
There are many ways for an owner to describe a beloved classic, but the seller keeps it simple by describing this 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk as fun to drive. It is a rock-solid vehicle, and with the seller recently… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
OG Hot Rod! 1934 Ford Model 40
The opposite of a barn find, this 1934 Ford Model 40 in Sacramento, California has been driven most of its life, according to the seller. How it avoided a ZZ Top Eliminator-type makeover in the ’80s or ’90s might… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Low-Mileage 4×4: 1975 Chevrolet Suburban
Back when I was in middle school, my best friend’s dad had a ’77 Suburban in really good shape for being a ten-plus-year-old Michigan truck. Back then, I thought it was just a big, dorky wagon, but I was… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Best Of Three Worlds: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
An excellent 1974 Jensen Interceptor is up for sale in San Diego, California. Priced at $37,500 on Craigslist, this rogue was built with British chassis engineering, Italian design, and an American V8 powerplant, bringing the best of three countries… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Everything But Green: 1979 Chevy Camaro Z28
Let’s see, high school physics. Light gets refracted through the color spectrum, which goes like this: red-orange-yellow-green-blue-violet. It seems like the old car hobby, particularly the Camaro-Firebird aficionados of the 1970s, have sold vehicles almost through the whole spectrum,… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Handy With Wiring? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Hawk Series of Studebaker automobiles that began in 1956. It was the most luxurious edition and was one of the least-produced of the Hawks over a 2.5-year production… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bluetan Decor Option: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7
Boy oh boy, I can hear those gold disco chains jangling with this 1978 Mercury Cougar rig. It features the Midnight/Chamois decor option, which the seller calls the “Bluetan” decor option. This is a full-tilt XR7 with a very… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bargain? 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
This is a low-mileage, apparently unmolested 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible “in top-notch shape” here on eBay in Venice, California (perfect habitat), with bidding that has only reached about $18,000. Alas, not enough to meet the reserve. That’s Honda Fit… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stored Since ’86: Running 1969 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s GTO is considered the Godfather of mid-size muscle cars. It rose to fame in 1964 and peaked in sales at 100,000 units in 1966. The 1969 model year was the last year of large production numbers before the… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
392 Hemi FirePower: 1958 Chrysler 300D
Chrysler buyers who chose the New Yorker in the late fifties were treated to both luxury galore along with that beautiful Virgil Exner styling, but those who wanted to take things up to an even higher level opted for… more»
