Ok, maybe for 1980 this was a sleeper, but I bet even today it would surprise a few hotshots a few yards after pulling away from a stoplight. This is a 1980 Ford Fairmont Turbo sedan and it’s on… more»
Clip Art: 1956 Packard Clipper
Packard has to be considered one of the great car companies in American automotive history. The company was founded in 1899 by the two Packard brothers and a partner in Warren, Ohio. In 1902 the company moved to Detroit,… more»
Stored 20 Years: 1970 Opel GT
This 1970 Opel GT has an interesting timeline. It has been stored inside for 20 years, but was taken out and repainted 15 years ago and then covered and put back in storage. It’s listed on eBay with a… more»
Rusting In A Winter Wonderland: 1949 Oldsmobile 98
The first day of winter is upon us, and like stray animals, some classics show up for sale seeking refuge at a new home. Sadly most cars in this situation are often one solid rain from falling in on… more»
Barn Fox: 1977 Audi Fox
This red Fox isn’t something that I could see Redd Foxx driving, and it’s a long way from being a junker (ok, enough with the Sanford and Son references). This is a 1977 Audi Fox, which was known as an… more»
Check Out Those Flares: ’88 Ford E150
One of the best things – I’ve learned – about having some variety in my project fleet is that my excitement about each vehicle tends to rotate. This makes it much easier to stay engaged and committed to seeing… more»
Garage Find: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
One of the things I struggle with as a vintage car enthusiast is why some cars are placed on such high pedestals in value and reputation while similar but possibly less common models aren’t held in anywhere near as… more»
Mustang V8 Powered! 1971 Ford Bronco Festiva
Alrighty then, this one is.. different! This is a custom creation, a 1971 Ford Bronco Festiva and it has a 1960s Mustang V8 and a three-speed manual! If it didn’t look like such a nice job on creating this… more»
Little Big Box! 1980 Suzuki Kei Class Van
I must have just beaten Scotty to writing this one up, so I’ll try to do it justice! This tiny little big box (you’ll understand in a minute) has been recently imported from Japan. It’s waiting for you in… more»
Stretched Swede: 1977 Volvo 264 TE
If you were in East Berlin in the 1970s and 1980s, this was not the car you wanted to see pull up outside or worse yet, go for a ride in. Volvo only made about 300 of these and almost… more»
Hack Job? Dodge Depot Hack
The dry climate of the desert southwest has been the source of many old cars and trucks for collectors and restorers for a long, long time. This old Dodge is a depot hack model, and therefore pretty rare.
American Made Roadster: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
The very interesting and stylish 1954 Kaiser Darrin is a rare and unique American made roadster that was intended to be a competitor against the foreign made sports cars of the time. Only 435 Kaiser Darrins were produced, making… more»
All Season Vehicle: 1971 Ridge Runner ASV
“Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow..” Well, maybe it isn’t cold and snowy where you are, but for millions… more»
Nice But No Go: 1970 Mercedes 250
This lovely looking, but somewhat forlorn 1970 Mercedes 250 four door sedan is for sale here on craigslist in Darien, Connecticut. This is another example of those CL ads where sellers somehow expect that saying virtually nothing about the overall… more»
Forgotten Survivor: 1930 Chevrolet Sedan
After this Chevrolet’s last parade, it was driven to its last resting place to sleep off a 50 year nap. Original, and extremely solid, this Chevrolet is a time capsule. Bidding has reached $3,350 with the reserve unmet, or… more»