Often overlooked and under-appreciated, Mercury’s Cylcone offered potent performance with luxury and a long list of options. This 1970 Mercury Cyclone on Cincinati, Ohio craigslist deserves a new owner who appreciates this specimen, one of fewer than 1700 built…. more»
SoCal Survivor: 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber
I found it hard to believe this 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber wore original paint, but the detailed photos reveal that it seemingly does. The Grabber package wasn’t much in the performance department but was at least eye-catching; this example… more»
Rare Hauler: 1980 Heald Hauler Trike
Do any of you remember the Heath Kit radio kits? Some of us older folks remember those ads in the back of magazines to build your own radios and other electronics. Have any of you heard of Heald minibikes?… more»
1 of 65: 1992 Ford Mustang SAAC MKII
This 1992 Ford Mustang Shelby American Auto Club (SAAC) Mustang convertible is one of the rarer Shelby cars ever built, made even more limited as a second generation, or MKII, model. Built with Carroll Shelby’s blessing, SAAC really is… more»
Rust-Free One-Owner: 1979 Honda Prelude
Original, one-owner, rust-free, and California car seem to be four golden selling points these days. Maybe they always have been. This 1979 Honda Prelude is all of those things and more. This red jewel is listed on eBay as… more»
Preserved Two Stroke: 1967 Saab 96
It’s a shame to think a company like Saab is effectively dead and buried (don’t start with their Chinese reincarnation, it ain’t ever going to be the same), especially when you can see the ingenuity that was baked into… more»
Almost Perfect: 1967 Dodge Polara 500
The Polara was restyled in 1967 and it was really a modern update. Most updates are but sometimes a few (million) of us are wondering why they just leave well enough alone. This 1967 Dodge Polara 500 hardtop coupe… more»
28,179 Miles: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
Here’s another low-mileage beauty, this one is a 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback. It’s originally from Oregon and now resides in Santa Rose, California. The seller has it listed on eBay where the current bid is $5,000 but the… more»
Cupboard Find: 1920’s Auto-Go Board Game
This is more of a cupboard find than a barn find, but even car guys need to come out of the garageĀ once in a while to spend some quality time with the family. And what better way to do… more»
Purist Hater Edition: V8-Swapped Lamborghini Espada
One of the laments you’ll often see regarding vintage supercars like the ones offered by Lamborghini and Ferrari is the cost to maintain these exotic beasts – and that’s in addition to the lofty purchase price. Not so with… more»
Turbo 5-Speed: 1986 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Car companies still make turbos but it seems like there was something about the 1980s that brought them out in droves. It seemed like everyone had a turbo vehicle, even minivans had turbos. But, a Mercury? This 1986 Mercury… more»
Skip the Powerwheels: Steelcraft Chrysler Pedal Car
Put a vintage pedal car on my list of things I’d love to have as garage art someday. The only trouble is, they command a fair amount of money once they hit the open market spotlight, like on eBay… more»
45,376 Original Miles: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L
Having only been driven an average of 1,134 miles a year over the last four decades, this 1978 AMC D/L Wagon is one original and low-mile car. This mellow yellow fellow is listed on eBay with 60 bids and… more»
OBS Survivor: 1997 Ford F-350 Diesel 4X4
Among car and truck enthusiasts, there’s always a group that emerges with acronyms and phrases to describe their preferred generation of a particular model. While I’m familiar with this concept among the brands and cars I personally follow, I… more»



















