Though ’70s Mopars have been steadily rising in price, over the last couple of years more and more “less desirable” cars like Dusters and Darts have been coming out of the woodwork. While the potential of Chargers, Challengers, and… more»
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Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Wood You? 1947 Pontiac Woody Wagon
Have you ever wanted to own a woody wagon? This may be the project for you! You’re looking at a 1947 Pontiac Woody Wagon. For sale here on craigslist in the town of Natick, Massachusetts. The asking price is… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Cobra Jet Project: 1969 Mustang Mach 1
Yes this Mustang has clearly seen better days, but this massive project might just be worth all the hard work it’s going to take to revive! You see, this Mach 1 is a 428 Cobra Jet equipped car that… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Luxury And Power: 1989 Mercedes 420SEL
I’m sure we all have heard of the mighty Mercedes 450SEL 6.9, which packed an incredible 6.9 liter V8. Sadly, Mercedes only built 7,380 of these mighty Autobahn cruisers. They however received so much acclaim and media attention, that Mercedes… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 4-Speed Project
This ‘Cuda is very rough, but worse have been brought back to life! What makes this ‘Cuda special is it is said to be an original 340 4-speed car, but more on that later. This car will need a… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
First Gen Bronco: 1974 Ford Bronco Sport 302
As I’m writing this piece there’s a ’74 Bronco on Counting Cars, so clearly that’s kismet. This 1974 Ford Bronco Sport from Baker City, Oregon waits here on eBay where 45 bids have driven the top bid to a… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
One Family Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Impala
When I saw this listing for a 1978 Chevrolet Impala Base, I was curious just how “base” it really was. How base is it? As base as it gets! I first thought this car was missing its wheel covers,… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
No Letter Project: 1962 Chrysler 300
While the “letter cars” are interesting and desirable, non-letter cars can often be a bargain, but still offering the unique styling offered by Mopar in the 1960’s. This 1962 300 looks to have been parked for a few years,… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
16V 5-Speed: Chrysler TC by Maserati
If you’re committed to owning a Chrysler TC by Maserati, the one to own is an exceedingly rare 5-speed manual version with the Maserati-derived 16V motor. These cars offered slightly better performance and some additional prestige compared to their… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Dark Bronze Bombshell: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
The C-3 Corvettes took a heck of a ride from introduction in 1968 through the conclusion of the model run in 1982. In the beginning, the Corvette was pretty much a rip snorting animal. While some lower horsepower vehicles… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
One Owner GTS: 1984 Dodge Colt Turbo
Why doesn’t this have more bids? The turbocharged Dodge Colt GTS is a rare bird, especially in rust-free condition. This example is sporting some awesome period-correct Ronal Turbo wheels and a Callaway intercooler kit. It all sounds peachy until… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stock Third Gen: 1992 Toyota Supra
Toyota’s signature sports car, the Supra, has long been simmering as a future collector’s item. The fourth generation Supra has been hot for quite some time, with clean turbocharged examples fetching $50K or more in stock condition. The third… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Rough But Rare: 1971 Chevrolet K10 Stepside 4×4
I know this one is rough. Not as rough as some of the junkyard rejects that I occasionally wax poetically about, but this one has what even Helen Keller could see as patina. However, there is a lot of… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Rotary Survivor: 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
My first drive in a rotary engined car was amazing. The little Mazda RX2 was smooth and swift. The Wankel engine was a great idea except for the apex seals. They are light, and small but need rebuilding on a frequent… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
Black Beauty: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Medallion
Let’s face it; most cars hit their all-time lows during the mid-’70s to mid ’80s. Engineers struggled to make powerful reliable engines while meeting smog requirements and down-sizing to improve fuel economy. Given that landscape, though, style continued to… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Stories • 48 Comments
1932 MG J2 Discovered By Archaeologists!
We’ve often talked about how discovering a barn find is like uncovering a little bit of history or in some ways it’s like being an automotive archaeologist of sorts. Well, in the case of this 1932 MG J2 it… more»
