20 Years In Storage: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

For a car that was only made for such a short time, the Avanti sure had an impact and they’re quite collectible today. This 1963 Studebaker Avanti can be found here on eBay in Ease Dundee, Illinois with no… more»

Derelict On A Budget: 1952 Chevrole Coupe

Rat Rods aren’t a “new” thing these days. Putting a brand-new drivetrain under a shabby, patina-covered skin isn’t either, nor is spending big bucks to make a nice car look awful. In this case, though,  it’s a compromise between… more»

Two Door Tub: 1949 Nash Ambassador

For 1949, Nash redesigned its top model with a new unit-body and new styling. This 1949 Nash Ambassador was reported at the time to have build quality as solid as a Cadillac but they were a lot less expensive…. more»

All Original: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Some of the most sought after collectibles cars are the Tri-Five Chevrolets. Of course, most people want either a convertible, 2 door hardtop or Nomad wagon. While the price of those has gone through the roof, this appears to… more»

All Original 1966 Mustang Coupe

Early Mustangs are one of the most popular and recognizable cars at any car gathering. Many are fully restored examples with new paint, drive-line updates, replaced trim and updated wheel and tire sizes. This featured car is none of… more»

More Information Needed: 1964 Volkswagen 21 Window Bus

  Maybe I have not purchased enough cars in my life, or maybe I have loftier expectations or different memories on how online car selling worked. This 1964 Volkswagen 21 window bus listed on eBay seems more like a… more»

Stored For 7 Years: 1974 Ford Courier

Introduced in 1972 in response to the success of the smaller Toyota and Nissan/Datsun offerings, the Ford Courier was a knee-jerk reaction that proved to be quite a good one. By collaborating with Mazda, Ford was able to bring… more»

Save From the Elements: 1965 Lincoln Continental

In 1965, Lincoln was still using the body introduced in 1961. The wheelbase had been stretched from 123 inches in 1963 to 126 inches in 1964. The convertible was still being offered with suicide doors, but a 2 door… more»

Finish It Off: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express

The Li’l Red Express was an attempt by Dodge to build a factory custom pickup, and as a sales and marketing exercise, it was a huge success. After dipping a toe in the water in 1978 and selling 2,188… more»

Return to Original? 1957 Jaguar XK140

Fitting a pushrod V8 engine into a Jaguar is something that has been going on for years now. However, I’m sure that there are more than a few purists who are going to look at this Jaguar XK140 and… more»

Cheap Small-Block: 1973 Jaguar XJ6

As I’ve mentioned in the past, transplanting a small-block Chevrolet engine into a Jaguar is a practice that has been going on for decades. The owner of this ’73 XJ6 commenced the process, but he admits that he has… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1964 Chrysler New Yorker

In 1963, Chrysler did a major restyle of its lineup, making only minor updates to the 1964 models. These minor changes included a new grille, headlight surrounds, and taillights, but overall it makes this big New Yorker really standout…. more»

Muscle Wagon: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Wagon

For just one year, Chevrolet had a Chevelle SS Wagon roll off its assembly line. One of these rare examples is available here on eBay with a starting bid of $4,500 and no reserve.

Drive and Restore: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 400

After spending at least the past year sitting in a warehouse, this 1973 Road Runner is out on the streets once again. It appears to be a running and driving vehicle that you could take on as a restoration… more»

Carroll Approved: 1987 Dodge Shelby Z Survivor

In the 1980s the domestic compact market was occupied with the first generation of front wheel drive cars. Although serving the role as a basic commuter car, these tended to be a learning curve for the later generation of… more»

Swedish Gem: 1989 Volvo 240DL 5-Speed

The trusty Volvo 240 may not be a classic yet, but it’s hard to believe that one day it won’t be. This 1989 Volvo 240DL is available here on eBay, and it represents an astonishingly clean example of this… more»

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