In 1950 Ford was riding the crest of a wave. Their new model introduced in 1949 and destined to remain in production for three model years, was a sales success. This was vitally important for Ford as its success… more»
Auctions Ending Soon
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Great Little Survivor: 1980 Datsun 210 Sunny Coupe
Nissans and Datsuns have featured prominently in my life. Over the years I’ve owned at least 10 of them in various forms. In fact, I actually met my wife through a Nissan/Datsun Owners Club many, many….many years ago. This… more»
• For Sale • 26 Comments
Needs Some Lovin’ – 1957 Lincoln Premiere
I sat down a while back and worked out that over the years I have managed to clock up over 1,000,000 miles behind the wheel here in Australia. In that time the number of Lincolns of any description that… more»
• Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Eye Of The Tiger: 1990 Diahatsu Rocky
Ever wonder how the Diahatsu Rocky got its name? Sure, like its cousin the Rugged it probably alludes to the type of terrain its creators intended for it to conquer. Still, I like to think it’s a nod to… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Low Mileage First Gen: 1978 Honda Civic
It’s not often that you see a forty year old vehicle with only 80,000 miles on the clock. And it’s really not often that you will find an imported economy car with this low of miles. This first generation… more»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
Thunderbirds Are Go! 1961 Ford T-Bird 390 V8
When I was a boy growing up in Tasmania in the 1970s, I can remember my father looking at buying a Thunderbird identical to this for our family car. In an era dominated by the Holden Kingswood and Ford… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
3-On-The-Tree Big Block? 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Whenever I see an old car with an unusual combination of options like this, I always wonder what the original purchaser had in mind when he bought it. I don’t believe he would have been a performance enthusiast. If… more»
• For Sale • 4 Comments
Great Builder: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Project
“Restoration started.” Isn’t that how you describe a car that’s been blown into pieces to put a positive spin on the situation? Nonetheless, this 1957 Chevrolet 150, listed here on Craigslist and located near Denver Colorado looks like a… more»
• Uncategorized • 39 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1968 Camaro RS Convertible
This unrestored 1968 Camaro Rally Sport convertible was put into storage in 1990 where it remained until recently. The tires have 1976 date codes which indicates that the car had seen limited use prior to the beginning of the… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Austin Engine Swap: 1958 Berkeley Racer
Despite appearing for sale with some regularity, the 1950s Berkeley Sports was made in limited numbers, with just over 4,000 built. Powered by engines ranging from 18 to 50 b.h.p., these were extremely clever cars that made extensive use… more»
• For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Cosie: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
To John DeLorean’s credit, the Cosworth Vegas more than just a trim-and-decal package. Working with British racing shop Cosworth, they built a unique, twin cam fuel-injected engine found in no other model. But years of delays and an exorbitant… more»
• For Sale • 28 Comments
Big Car, Bigger Job: 1964 Ford Galaxie Q-Code
Located in Brighton, Michigan and listed here on craigslist is this 1964 Ford Galaxie Q Code 427 4-speed. Priced at $48,000 and having a clear title, this looks like quite a project to me. This one was brought to… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Orkin Owned: 1977 Mercedes 450SEL
If the Orkin man showed up in a given neighborhood, residents would likely cower by the windows, hoping he didn’t pull into the house next door. This image of an individual tasked with killing vermin and extricating wildlife is… more»
• For Sale • 47 Comments
Not Many Left: 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
Bidding is quite active for this 1977 Chevy Monza Mirage, with the action bumping against $10K with the reserve unmet. The Monza Mirage is a rare bird, with just over 4,000 ever made and fewer than 30 remaining. They… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Parked in ’88: 1963 Porsche 356
It’s hard to believe that in 1988, you could purchase a Porsche 356 just to leave it set on your property for 30 years. However, that is seemingly exactly what happened with this 1963 example, which the seller says… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored Over 50 Years: 1934 Studebaker Dictator
After being held up in a barn for over 50 years of dry storage, this 1934 Studebaker Dictator has finally seen the light of day. The seller claims he needs to sell it because he no longer has a… more»
