In spite of a dry storage hibernation that’s lasted through two owners and three decades, it’s the circumstances the car was exposed to more than 30 years ago that the next owner will be facing when they begin restoring… more»
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Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Driveway Find: 1922 Stanley Steamer
In the infancy of the American automobile industry, internal combustion engines were not a sure thing just yet. Ambitious and inventive companies produced workable cars using electricity and steam as a means of propulsion. The most famous and successful… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Family Owned: 1986 Merkur XR4Ti
A vehicle that’s been in the family for years can easily become an heirloom, an item that we hope to pass on other members of our respective clan. However, not everyone respects those wishes, or the efforts made to… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Rare Ranchero: 1972 Ford XA Ranchero
Okay, here’s one for our readers from Down Under. This looks like a regular 1972 Ford Falcon XA Ute, a vehicle built in significant numbers. However, many of these classics were beaten into submission by their owners, while others… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
90s Super Sedan: 1991 BMW M5
The lineup of 90s-era BMW “M Cars” is one of the hottest in the European car segment at the moment. The BMW M3 of the E30 years and the E34-chassis M5 are equal parts hard to find and getting… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Real RS: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
Chevrolet introduced the Camaro in late 1966 to answer the challenge presented by the best-selling Mustang. But the Camaro wasn’t Chev’s only foray into the pony market – it also brought forth the Firebird in the Pontiac division, in… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Affordable Driver: 2009 Pontiac G8
The automotive world has repeatedly proved that timing is everything. Ford demonstrated with the First Generation Mustang that having the right car at the right time can result in eye-watering sales and profits. Pontiac demonstrated in 2009 with the… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
96k Genuine Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Many enthusiasts can, fortunately, reflect upon their childhood and pick a classic family car that was their favorite during those formative years. For me, it was a 1964 Galaxie 500 that spent an all-too-brief three years in the Clarke… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
390 Stroker: 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Pickup
Tightening emission regulations saw engine power outputs falling as the 1970s progressed. However, commercial vehicles like this 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT generally didn’t suffer as much as high-performance passenger cars. Having said that, who doesn’t need more ponies… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
It’s a Hemi! 1979 Jeep Wagoneer
This 1979 Jeep Wagoneer has left most of its 1970s technology in the rearview mirror. That’s because its body and interior have been grafted onto a 2006 Dodge Durango chassis – with four-wheel-drive. That means it’s also Hemi-powered and… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Half an Engine: 1964 Buick Wildcat
Taking its name from a series of concept cars, the Buick Wildcat was sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra for much of the 1960s. It was considered more of a performance-oriented full-size automobile, though it was available in a… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Termite Proof: 1954 Mercury Monterey “Woodie”
Station wagons with real wood bodies became somewhat popular in the 1930s, but interest died off in the early 1950s as they were expensive to build and maintain. Ford continued the “woodie” look by instead using fiberglass strips and… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Celebrity Owned: 1984 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 S
The Lamborghini Countach could be genuinely considered a “poster child” of the 1980s. Tens of thousands of posters of this Italian thoroughbred graced the bedroom walls of teenagers during that period, but the chance has presented itself for someone… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Like New Luxury: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
Parking a beloved car outside can cause serious internal conflict for enthusiasts, especially if you’re aware of how slippery the slope is of prolonged exposure. The seller of this handsome W126-chassis Mercedes-Benz 560SEL may not have owned the car… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Original 454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Few cars have made an impact as profound as that delivered by the Chevrolet Corvette to the motoring landscape. Many believe the badge came of age with the release of the C3, a car that provided exceptional performance in… more»
Nov 4, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
One Wheel Less: 1983 Reliant Rialto 2 GLS Estate
Think the three-wheeler is odd? Consider this: the first self-powered vehicle was a steam-engined three-wheeler, with a single front wheel. Invented by Frenchman Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot, it likely inspired the 1886 Benz Patent Motorcar, also a three-wheeler with a single… more»
