Coming in about an inch and a half shorter than a new Chevy Suburban, this 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Birrartz is not a small car. It’s still under 19 feet and most people have at least a 20-foot long garage,… more»
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Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored 26 Years! 1975 Bricklin SV-1
The Bricklin SV-1 (short for Safety Vehicle 1) was a short-lived effort to produce an economic sports car with gullwing doors. It was the brainchild of businessman Malcolm Bricklin, whose previous automotive claim to fame was the importation of… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
292 V8 Survivor! 1961 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan
Sometimes a person just wants an old car to own, drive, and tinker with on weekends. Nothing fancy, nothing that would interest the recently-retired millionaires who just sold their huge construction companies and are now buying every restored muscle… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Owner 22 Years: 1990 Oldsmobile Trofeo (Toronado)
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966, its entry into the “personal” luxury car market. It was the first U.S. auto to have front-wheel drive since the Cords of the 1930s. It remained in production through 1992, though the FWD… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parked in 2002! – 1972 Corvette Stingray
Last inspected in 2002, this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Monongehela, Pennsylvania (south of Pittsburgh) almost certainly got a makeover in the late ’70s or ’80s. Crank up Deep Purple’s Highway Star as you behold this tricked out ‘Vette… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tiny Racer: 1935 Austin Seven “Nippy”
Auto companies springing from British bicycle and motorcycle manufacturing were as common as dirt in the early 1900s, but Austin derived from Wolseley, which made sheep shearing equipment. Herbert Austin was running Wolseley when he started making motors to… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
So Close to the Original: 1955 Corvette Replica
While there is a halo surrounding the 1953 Corvette for being first in a long line of legendary sports cars, critics are quick to point out the shortcomings of these early Corvettes. Some have hinted that the early Corvette’s… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Offers Considered: 1956 Continental Mark II
Halo models are not a new phenomenon, and are almost as old as the automotive industry itself. However, halo marques are less prevalent, and typically occupy the upper end of the market to entice “Joe Average” into a showroom… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 59 Comments
Certified and Registered: 1953 MiG-15UTI
I always admire a seller with a candid approach, and that is undoubtedly the case with the owner and this 1953 MiG-15UTI. He doesn’t have to sell this fighter, and categorically won’t hand it to someone inexperienced. He acknowledges… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1979 model year was a banner one for the Chevrolet Camaro. Not only did the badge set a new sales record, but the total of 282,571 cars has never been surpassed. The company was marking time with updates… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1947 Pontiac Streamliner 8
The immediate post-war years were golden ones for American vehicle manufacturers. Pent-up demand meant they couldn’t produce cars fast enough to satisfy buyers who had been starved of new cars for almost four years. The latest offerings were typically… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Fuelie Tribute: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
One of the problems associated with buying a C2 Corvette Convertible “Fuelie” is that they are typically expensive. Very expensive. Six-figure sums aren’t unprecedented for pristine examples, placing them beyond the reach of mere mortals. That is where our… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Performance Focus: 1985 Ford Mustang
When some buyers walk into a dealership to purchase a new car, they will try to combine performance and comfort. That isn’t the case with this 1985 Ford Mustang. Its first owner focused purely on driving away in a… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
173 Miles Since 1978: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 (third generation) Chevrolet Corvette was in its third year in 1970. Sales were down due to two factors: a labor shrike that shrank production and the MSRP went past $5,000 for the first time. This convertible looks… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Givenchy Series: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI
Lincoln’s Mark VI series of cars were available in both four-door and two-door body styles, as you can see in this example. I don’t know if the “Two doors too many!!” crowd wants their luxury car with just two… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Yard Find Econobox: 1973 Ford Pinto
U.S. automakers started to join the subcompact race in 1971. Chevrolet came out with the Vega while Ford’s new entry was the Pinto. Influenced by Ford’s counterparts in Europe, the Pinto would be the more successful of the two… more»
