Rush to Buy: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE Project

This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE is quite the project, but the seller is confident buyers will be rushing over with cash in hand to buy it. This is due to their opinion that they’ve priced this Mercedes so aggressively, it… more»

29K Miles & Grandpa Dings: 1987 Olds Touring Sedan

At first glance, this 1987 Olds Ninety-Eight Touring Sedan looks absolutely mint – and it is, sort of. With under 30,000 original miles, its cosmetics have held up incredibly well and many details look right; however, it’s been driven… more»

Destined For The Derby: 1961 Imperial

Here’s the car that crushed our poor MGA! We would like to see it crushed, but we decided we had better follow through with the family’s wishes and sell it to the highest bidder. The car has rust and… more»

Faded Glamour: 1946 Packard Clipper

By the time this Packard rolled out of Detroit in 1946, the company was the last of the “three P’s” of American luxury cars still standing—Pierce-Arrow and Peerless being the fallen two—and alas, the less patrician Clipper models that… more»

Catastrophe At Barn Finds HQ!

UPDATE – We have listed the car on eBay. Click here to read more about it! We have some bad news. We have been helping a local family sell their late father’s car collection and the last car on… more»

German Driver: 1973 BMW 2002 Tii

On my bucket list of cars to drive is a BMW 2002 “roundie,” i.e. a 1973 year model or earlier 2002 with the round rear tail lights. When he was younger, my father imported a brand-new 1969 2002 from… more»

Reasonably Priced Mopar? 1969 Dodge Charger Project

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the days of people giving away old Mopars have long since come and gone. 1969 Chargers are a fan favorite, and have been climbing in value for quite some time…. more»

Win On Sunday, Sell On Monday: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.  That has always been the justification for automakers to enter the rough and tumble world of racing.  Everyone loves a winner, and the free advertising generated by a big win almost always paid… more»

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: 1971 Corvette Convertible

Before we go any further, I would like to publicly praise the seller of this car.  When dealing with sellers, a lot of them will either provide pictures taken with a potato, photograph the car after hosing it down… more»

Mustero! 1966 Ford Mustang Ranchero

Rare is a word that’s often thrown out in car circles and it usually is attached to the words desirable and valuable. I have some rare cars, but they’re most likely not super desirable or valuable to anyone but… more»

Rotary Rocket: 1991 Maxton Rollerskate

Ever since I bought my first car, a beat up Mazda RX-7, I’ve been a fan of the rotary engine. While they don’t produce that much torque, aren’t terribly efficient and sound a bit like a chainsaw, there is… more»

Barn To Backyard: 1977 Toyota Celica GT

Many people have big dreams of discovering a barn find of their own. The idea may seem good, but sometimes the reality isn’t that pleasant. Rust, dirt, and mice droppings are not usually words associated with fun. Well, some… more»

Orville Redenbacher’s Ride: 1931 Ford Popcorn Wagon

Last week, I regaled you with the description of a Good Humor ice cream truck that was down on its luck, but full of potential.  This week, I have something simpler to help you make a small fortune in… more»

1970 Ford Bronco with Pop-up Camper

Have you ever seen a Bronco with a pop-up camper? Me neither. This 1970 Ford Bronco pickup with a bed-mounted camper turned up on Parkersburg, Florida Craigslist with an asking price of $24,000 and a 22 word description; more… more»

One County Convertible: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL

So this car isn’t a one-owner vehicle, in fact it isn’t even one family! However, this car is a one-county vehicle. That’s right, across three different owners this  560SL has been in Fairfield County, CT its entire life. Mercedes-Benz’s… more»

Bird Of Prey: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Studebaker always employed unique and interesting styling on their cars, and thanks is owed to Raymond Loewy for the Hawk. Born and raised in California, no harsh elements have ever reached this ’56. Having only two owners since new,… more»

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