The W140-chassis offered by Mercedes-Benz in both coupe and sedan form represents one of the company’s high watermarks of the last three decades. However, vehicles from this era are generally not sought after due to the cost to maintain… more»
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Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Low Mileage B Body: 1979 Dodge Magnum
Finding what you consider to be a forever car and then realizing life has different plans for us is a familiar tale in this hobby. The seller of this claimed low mileage Dodge Magnum indicates he didn’t expect to… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
California Coupe: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
The amount of collector cars found in places like Miami and Los Angeles is sometimes a bit mind boggling. Obviously, these are areas with extreme pockets of wealth, so accordingly, there are vehicles that simply accumulate as part of… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Spotless Driver: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
The American muscle car sector was shrinking rapidly by 1972 due to emission, safety, and insurance concerns. Some manufacturers kept the faith, but, in many cases, what had previously been a performance options package was reduced to little but… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low Mile 4 Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
The Z-28 option was gone for the Camaro so the sporty option for Chevrolet fans was the two tone Rally Sport. Some smart buyer ordered this 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport with a 350 cubic inch V8 engine and… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Tackling an unfinished project is not for everybody, although the interest generated by this 1958 Corvette suggests there is no shortage of candidates willing to give it a go. A previous owner dedicated plenty of time and money to… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Three Owners: 1981 Citroën 2CV6
Is it a motorized snail? A tin can on wheels? Neither – it is a car rooted in a pre-war project called the Toute Petite Voiture (“very small car”). The TPV was intended to pry farmers away from their… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Ever Driven a Model T? 1920 Ford Model T
One of the great regrets of my life was never taking up an offer to drive a Ford Model T. A dear friend who was also my attorney at the time was a big-time Model T collector. I was… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible
If we devised a list of the most significant post-war American production cars, vehicles like the Mustang and Corvette would undoubtedly make the grade. However, the Chevrolet Corvair deserves inclusion. It didn’t offer outstanding performance or unsurpassed luxury, but… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
10th Anniversary: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac celebrated the 10th year of the Trans Am with a special model known to Pontiac enthusiasts as the TATA. That stands for Tenth Anniversary Trans Am. 7,500 TATA’s were built in 1979 with 1,817 being built with the… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stunning Driver: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
Buying a classic Convertible in the dead of winter may not seem logical, but it could be the ideal time to park one in your garage. Prices tend to drop slightly during cold months, and securing one now allows… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sympathetic Upgrades: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
It is fair to say that Ford did more than most manufacturers to define the post-war American automotive landscape. The 1949 Shoebox fundamentally altered styling, while the Mustang almost singlehandedly created the pony car segment. Of course, the Edsel… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Remarkable Time Capsule: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
If you’re the kind that likes full-sized, luxurious convertibles from the 1970’s (and you also like the color brown), then check out this 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible time capsule. It’s in amazing original condition, is fully loaded,… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
In a parallel universe, the 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint would have been a sales winner. It brought together a passenger compartment that accommodated a family of five, practical trunk space and a drivetrain combination that offered better-than-average performance. However,… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Dry Body! 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom V8
The Blazer was Chevy’s tour de force – sniping sales from Ford and International immediately upon its launch in 1969. With its upscale interior – while the competition was still feeling truck-like – the Blazer tripled its production in… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
First Year Droptop: 1962 Chevy II Convertible
It’s funny how the Chevy II was considered a small car when it first came on the market in 1962, and while it by no means looks gargantuan, compared to many modern sedans branded as mid-size or even somewhat… more»
