Lotus Lookalike: 1987 H&S Engineering Sabre Seven

The Lotus Seven is one of the most well-loved sports cars in existence; it’s also one of the most frequently cloned. While the most valuable cars are always the original formula examples, there’s a lot to be said for… more»

One Owner Example: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL

There are numerous vehicles on the market today that are available in wide supply, which tends to indicate two things: one, the manufacturer made a lot of that model, which will always hold down values, and two, you can… more»

Road To Recovery! 1967 Kellison Astra X-300 GT

Kit cars have always been a fun subject when it comes to the DIY market segment of the auto hobby, with many of them hailing from the good old days back when you could find an inexpensive donor chassis… more»

Open To Offers: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V

One of the great challenges when buying a classic is deciding what a fair figure is when a seller says they are open to offers. It becomes a balancing act between not spending more than is necessary and suggesting… more»

Hesitant Seller: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II

The second generation of the Ford Mustang brought the car back to reasonable proportions, losing both size and weight in 1974. That helped sales of the car rebound, though the timing was perfect as the OPEC oil embargo also… more»

PENNDOT Prototype: 1971 Buick Electra Limited

Occasionally, a car will cross our desks at Barn Finds, which leaves us scratching our heads. Such is the case with this 1971 Buick Electra Limited. At a (very) brief first glance, it appears nothing unusual. However, it doesn’t… more»

Huge Stash of 1970s Dodge Challengers

The single generation of the Dodge Challenger was modestly popular when new but is much more so today.  Depending on the condition and powertrain, these cars are capable of commanding six-figure price tags some 50 years later. Here we… more»

16k Original Miles: 1973 Jensen-Healey

The demise of the Austin-Healey 3000 led many enthusiasts to wonder whether there would ever be another Convertible British sports car bearing the illustrious Healey name. However, an American knight in shining armor rode to the rescue, becoming a… more»

Gull-Wing Project: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

Before the DeLorean, there was another gullwing sports car that had a limited production run and a lack of financial success. That was the Bricklin SV-1 (short for “safety vehicle one”), built and imported from Canada by Malcolm Bricklin…. more»

Update: 1990 Buick Riviera With 28k Original Miles

UPDATE: 12/05/2023: It is common for a seller to immediately relist a classic car if they fail to secure a buyer on the first attempt. It is less typical for them to leave a significant amount of time before… more»

1963 Buick Riviera Barn Find

In late 1962, Buick introduced its new Riviera as a 1963 model – a crisp, clean, “modern” design that stayed true to the Riviera Silver Arrow concept car. This 1963 Buick Riviera appears to be crisp but after an… more»

Rare Color: 1958 MGA 1500 Roadster

Rarity claims are nothing new in the classic world, and all must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1958 MGA Roadster. It presents well, with the seller making the rarity claim surrounding its paint… more»

Hot Rod Potential? 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

Here on eBay is a car that should start the hot rodder’s heart thumping – a 1940 Ford DeLuxe coupe, sans motor, bid to $10,400 with no reserve. You’ll need a  trailer to retrieve it from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The… more»

Split Window Driver: 1967 Volkswagen Bus

I just watched a video where a 21-window Volkswagen Samba was removed from the woods in pieces, a result of having been left exposed to New Hampshire winters for many decades. The point in watching was that these old… more»

14K Mile Coupe: 1993 Cadillac DeVille

A few days ago, I wrote about the lack of love for a dilapidated front-wheel drive Cadillac DeVille, clearly down on its luck after a final trip home from a winter in Florida (or, so I surmised). The $500… more»

Edgy Wedge: 1985 TVR Tasmin 280i Convertible

Martin Lilley was about to execute on an enduring ambition that would get him fired. It was the late 1970s and he had been running TVR since 1965. The company was no longer making kit cars, and its finances… more»

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