A while back, we coined the term “restovivor” for a car that had a lot of original components, but wasn’t a “survivor”. Usually that means a car’s been painted, like this one, and sometimes it can be interior work… more»
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Jan 2, 2017 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Jolly Green Project: 1972 AMC Javelin
If anyone watches the drama-injected TV show Fast ‘N Loud, then you’ll know the owner of the shop, Richard Rawlings, loves green cars. I wonder if he’s checking out this claimed-original Jolly Green AMC Javelin here on eBay. The seller seems… more»
Jan 2, 2017 • For Sale • 55 Comments
Jiffy Lube Serviced? 1979 Ferrari 400
The Ferrari 400 was not exactly one of the most loved exotics when it was introduced. The tide has turned, slightly, as the prices of other models have skyrocketed and enthusiasts look for any affordable point of entry for… more»
Jan 2, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
88,000 Mile Carport Find: 1971 Mustang Convertible
At first glance, this Mustang convertible looks like a wonderful example of the largest ponycars, and even upon closer examination it seems like a pretty nice cruiser. It’s for sale here on eBay where bidding is currently at only $1,025… more»
Jan 2, 2017 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Custom Corvair: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Van
Here’s your standard, everyday, run-of-the-mill, factory-made van. Or, somewhere underneath that hand-formed metal work is a standard van. This 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Van is listed on the Copart website and it will go up for auction on January 5th. Thanks… more»
Jan 2, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
4X4 Project: 1957 International S-120 Pickup
IH lovers unite, here’s a 1957 International Harvester S-120 4×4 Pickup and it’s on Craigslist. The seller is asking $6,995 for this project pickup. This rugged pickup is in Kingman, Arizona. NADA lists the “low retail” as being just over… more»
Jan 2, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
$2,450 Last Year Cat: 1980 Mercury Bobcat
Here’s a 1980 Mercury Bobcat, a Ford Pinto with chrome, pretty much. This one looks pretty good other than that rust starting to appear on the bottom of the driver’s door. This Bobcat is on Craigslist with an asking price… more»
Jan 2, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheaper Without Tires: 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
When first reading this ad, it’s easy to think the listing is pretty straight-forward: a grandma-owned Oldsmobile Cutlass with 70,000 original miles and appearing to be in fine condition despite its midwest location. Then there’s this oddity: the seller… more»
Jan 1, 2017 • For Sale • 78 Comments
Just 9,000 Miles: 1980 Ford Granada
Over the holidays, I asked my Dad what he remembered liking about the Ford Granada he bought new. Most notably, he called out the period advertisements touting the car as an alternative to a Mercedes. He didn’t remember much… more»
Jan 1, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Moving to Florida: ’74 DeTomaso Pantera Project
Ah, yes – a sentiment I know well: the yearning to live in a warm weather climate, where snow rarely falls and you can drive your beloved project cars all day long. Except for the owner of this unfinished… more»
Jan 1, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Truck Corral: No Reserve Chevy 3100
You’d be forgiven if you got excited and thought all three of these vintage pickups were up for grabs. It’d be fair to expect that they be released from their slumber in the less-than-glamorous surroundings of an old barn… more»
Jan 1, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
JDM Gem: 1967 Toyota Publica Deluxe
Here’s a little JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) gem to start the new year out right. This is a 1967 Toyota Publica Deluxe and it can be found on eBay with six days of bidding left. The current bid price… more»
Jan 1, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Doctor’s Car: 1977 Porsche 911 Targa
Take a close look at that photo – how many Porsches do you see? Well, there’s one less in the second owner’s driveway now that his well-loved 1977 911 Targa is up for sale, but the red coupe is… more»
Jan 1, 2017 • For Sale • 43 Comments
A New Use: Mack Fire Truck
We feature Fire Trucks from time to time, but there is always the puzzling question of what they might be useful for. They are usually well maintained, have very low mileage and are often very inexpensive (to buy at least), but… more»
Jan 1, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rusty Potential: 1955 Chevy Nomad
If this old Nomad listed on eBay was any other car, it might not be worth restoring but these have been desirable since the 1960s and are easily six figure cars when restored. There aren’t many of these Nomads left… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Nice One! 1969 E-Type With AC & A 4-Speed
I can hear the naysayers now: “It’s not a Series I”, “The body isn’t perfect”, “It’s white”, “It’s not a drop head!” My answer: I don’t care, it’s an E-Type that appears to need very little if anything to… more»
