Special Edition Project: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Part of the success of the late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am goes to the 1977 box office blockbuster, Smokey and The Bandit starring heartthrob Burt Reynolds. From less than 47,000 units sold in 1976, demand ballooned to 117,000 copies… more»

GT Project: 1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8

In its second year on the market, Ford’s Mustang (aka “pony car”) was one hot property in 1966. More than 607,000 copies were produced that year, about the same number built over 1964 ½ and 1965 combined. But the… more»

64k Mile: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am not only looks great all the way around, but it’s also said to be a low-mileage original, with a history that’s traceable all the way back to when this one was new.  The third… more»

Mean in Green: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10

When the Dodge Viper RT/10 first appeared on the show car circuit, it blew most every mind that saw it. The Viper was a show car that seemingly went straight to production-ready, rough edges and all. This was a… more»

Rare Bird? 1978 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle

The civilization of the military Jeep really began with the CJ5, launched in 1955. Before that, the CJ2 and 3 were only a heartbeat above their military brethren. But the CJ5 provided buyers with a slightly more compliant suspension,… more»

Original Fuelie? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the greatest challenges with the classic scene is determining whether a particular car is the real deal. The market is flooded with tributes and clones, and it sometimes takes a keen eye to separate a genuinely desirable… more»

23k Original Miles: No Reserve 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Barn Find

This 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado comes with an interesting backstory, having spent many years protected from the elements in an Indiana barn. The seller located this classic, working through a sympathetic revival to return it to its rightful place… more»

350 V8 & 4-Doors: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

By the time the 1972 model year rolled around, the compact Chevrolet Nova hadn’t changed much in four years. In fact, it’s almost impossible to tell a ’72 from a ’71. And, yet, the Chevy had its fifth-best sales… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle

It is sometimes challenging to determine whether a particular classic is desirable and ticks the boxes for potential buyers, but this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle leaves no such doubts. It has already received an impressive sixty-five bids, signaling that people… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Ford F250 Ranger Lariat Trailer Special

Finding an appropriate and potentially affordable tow vehicle can be challenging if the buyer isn’t in a position to hand over the considerble cash required to park a new vehicle in their garage. That is where this 1979 Ford… more»

Running Donation Car: 1990 Acura Legend L

The seller “Just Donated” is one of my favorite on eBay because you get to see how many cars end up on the donation pile on a daily basis. There are numerous reasons why they may end up there,… more»

No Reserve: 52k-Mile 1988 Mercury Cougar LS

The other day, I was watching a ’70s neo-noir flick on Turner Classic Movies called Night Moves, starring Gene Hackman. After watching old movies, I tend to meander off into a haze of unnecessary research from critics and scholars, and someone… more»

Rare Sportabout: 1950 Dodge Wayfarer

According to Merriam-Webster, a Wayfarer is defined as: noun – way·​far·​er ˈwā-ˌfer-ər: a traveler, especially on foot. It’s also a term used for a type of boat and a really expensive pair of sunglasses. In this case, however, we’re talking… more»

Rough Roller: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

The SS 454 made its debut in 1970, adding even more punch to any Malibu, El Camino, or Monte Carlo so equipped. Muscle car mania had begun to subside and the 1971 model year would be the last before… more»

Lots of New Parts: 30k-Mile 1976 Mercury Comet

The last time the former Mercury Division of FOMOCO used the Comet moniker was between 1971 and 1977. It was a badged-engineered version of the compact Ford Maverick. The two cars used most of the same sheet metal and… more»

Droptop Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible

Spring is just around the corner, so if you’ve been in the market for a sixties droptop to take on as a project, this 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible might be worth checking out.  There are both positives and… more»

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