Upon my first glance at this rusty mess here on eBay, I almost laughed out loud. I have had a few of these buses, and they rust away in some really delicate places. What had reader Ed Von C sent… more»
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Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Almost There: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger
Carrol Shelby was a legend in the automotive world. Formerly a very good sports car racer, Shelby gave up racing for health reasons and found himself modifying automobiles. Starting with the legendary Shelby Cobras, he branched out into modifying… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
36K Original Miles: 1983 Dodge Rampage
The Dodge Rampage trucklet is a fan favorite among Mopar enthusiasts from the 80s, even if the concept never truly took off with consumers. All too often, the ones that remain on the road have actually been used, resulting… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Parked Project: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Idaho can be a great place to buy a classic, it’s dry enough that cars tend to not rust out but not so hot as to bake interiors or paint. This Cadillac has been parked in a garage in… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Danger Lurks Underneath: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
From December 1958 through his retirement in July of 1977, Bill Mitchell was the vice president in charge of the styling section of General Motors. While he did not personally design each car to come out of the styling… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Barn Bound Sedan: 1936 Ford
Barns can often be a life saver, but in general long term storage for any classic car is a gamble. Some stories are miraculous of rare and unique cars surviving as if their age froze in time until some… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Spreading Its Wings: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
At the dawn of the 1980s, design trends dictated that styling on most cars was boxy and linear. While many cars looked good with this type of design, they weren’t very aerodynamic. As the eighties progressed, and Corporate Average… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
No Pintos Here: Low-Mile 1980 Mercury Bobcat
I’m not really a big fan of Ford Pintos. They are very utilitarian, and the purpose they serve is very clear: transportation. However, despite my dislike for Pintos upon featuring a very similar Bobcat earlier this year I discovered… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Modern Classic: 1992 Acura NSX
In recent years, a shift has begun taking place. As cars get older, more modern vehicles are becoming classics. The Acura NSX (badged Honda in non-US markets) is one of the early supercars, with production starting in 1990. NSX… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
Half Of What You Need: 1973 Opel GT
The ways of the great General Motors are often mysterious and hard to understand. For example, why did GM decide to sell their European built Opel division products in America before there was even a gas crunch? Then, after… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Grand Old Driver: 1930 REO Flying Cloud
The prices pre-war cars are selling for have really dropped and some very nice cars are being sold for very reasonable money. This REO is listed on eBay in New Providence, New Jersey. Bidding is just over $7,000 with… more»
Sep 11, 2017 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Engine by McLaren: 1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix
ASC and McLaren have been known for some of the more legendary muscle cars to come out of Detroit in the late 80s and early 90s. The Buick Regal GNX and Mercury Capri and Mustang ASC conversions remain desirable… more»
Sep 11, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Runs But Needs Brakes: 1927 Elcar 8-80 Sedan
Elcar is an automobile not familiar to most. They were built by the Elkhart Carriage Company from 1915 until their demise in 1930 due to the depression. Thanks to Dominic Ortiz for finding this uncommon car listed on eBay. It runs… more»
Sep 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 5 Comments
9/11 Tribute: 1980 Ford 8000 Pierce Fire Truck
The September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, New York froze time for all Americans. On that horrible day, many citizens and public servants rushed toward the danger to help others when every instinct told… more»
Sep 11, 2017 • For Sale • 35 Comments
No Rust Here: 1982 DeLorean DMC-12
I’m going to resist the urge for any references to a certain 80’s movie. This car is said to be an original 29K mile 1982 DeLorean and is for sale here on eBay with a current bid of $17,900. DeLorean’s are… more»
Sep 11, 2017 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Double Bubble Discovered: 1956 Fiat Abarth Zagato
It’s not every day that a genuine Fiat-Abarth 750 “Double Bubble” Zagato shows up for sale, especially with as intriguing of a history as this car in Alaska has. The seller notes he has searched for this car for… more»
