Among the legions of captive imports we usually write about, I can’t recall seeing a Dodge Colt wagon anytime recently. Based on the Mitsubishi Galant, which lived on in many forms under the Mopar flag, this example is a… more»
Huge Potential: 1969 Plymouth GTX 440
This 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 is a car with an absolute pile of potential, as it is a virtually complete, numbers matching car, with almost no rust to deal with. Our ever reliable Barn Finder Ikey H spotted this… more»
Buy of The Year? 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
The 1959 model year was the last year that the Studebaker Silver Hawk went by that name, as from 1960, the car was known simply as the Studebaker Hawk. This Silver Hawk is an attractive looking car that is… more»
Drive It Home For $1,900: 1979 Ford Fiesta
At 12-feet in length, this 1979 Ford Fiesta is longer than a lot of cars on my master wish list, but they were big in the fun-to-drive department if not in the actual size department. This example can be… more»
Only 1,200 Left: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Many writers over the years have drawn comparisons between the Bricklin SV-1 and the DeLorean DMC-12, so I’m going to leave well enough alone on that one. The one point of difference between the two cars is the fact… more»
Golden Opportunity: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500
This gold car is located in gold bar. Gold Bar, Washington, that is. This “very nice one owner” 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 can be found here on Craigslist with what seems like a very reasonable asking price of $3,400 –… more»
Easy project: 1961 Triumph Herald
While it didn’t possess the sort of performance that was guaranteed to get your heart racing, the 948cc engined Triumph Herald was a nice little car, and the chassis developed for the car later saw service as the base… more»
Parts or Restore? 1962 Mack B61
So, consider me surprised: restored Mack B61 trucks command a decent price when restored, upwards of $20,000 or more. Does that make this project-grade example a bargain at $2,400? I’m not sure, but I’ll bet one our resident Mack… more»
Nearly Finished: 1956 Buick Special 2-Door Hardtop
With a fresh paint job and a new interior, this 1956 Buick Special is a restoration project that is virtually complete. It requires a few minor finishing touches, and the new owner will have a really nice car that… more»
Desert Car: 1958 BMW Isetta
The BMW Isetta continues to mature as a collector car, both among vintage car enthusiasts and BMW fans alike. This has led to project-grade examples or parts cars like this one popping up for sale instead of heading straight… more»
Cheap First Gen! 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
In the latest chapter of, “Why isn’t this car worth more?”, I ask how a clean first-generation Ford Taurus SHO can be selling so cheaply. It looks clean, stock, and is described as being in excellent condition. It is… more»


















