This 450SL looks like a really nice car. It’s a fresh barn find with only a bit over 100,000 miles. They aren’t terribly popular or valuable, but they are wonderful to drive. Besides using a generous amount of fuel, maintenance can be expensive,… more»
Just For Fun: 1996 Yamaha Wave Blaster
Getting a vehicle from forgotten to running again is often interesting and sometimes funny. This story is not so much about the Jet Ski as it is about bringing neglected vehicles back to life. Our museum receives no public funds and one of… more»
Clipped Wings: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
1955 to 1957 Thunderbirds are popular cars and nice examples can sell for crazy money. The $9,000 asking price for this project for sale on craigslist in Roseville, California reflects those prices. The seller has done a lot of work, including… more»
Quonset Hut Collection: Fiat 850 Spider Duo
I’ll be the first to admit I don’t get that excited about the vintage Fiat 850 Spider. It’s not that it isn’t a rare car deserving of our respect; it’s just never struck a chord. However, I do dig… more»
Texas Truck: 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
This 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is in Bogata, Texas, is listed on eBay with fairly heavy bidding, and has a current bid price of $3,200. It was stored in a Texas barn for years but it “cranks right up… more»
Untouched For 50 Years! 1958 Lincoln Premiere
The seller says that this 1958 Lincoln Premier was “untouched for 50 years” and it sure looks great! The car is in Rancho Cucamonga, California and is listed on eBay with a price of $9,000 and no bids. These cars will sell… more»
Big Blue Bird Bus: 1978 Blue Bird Wanderlodge 33-FC
Do you have the wanderlust as much as I do? This one could help. This is a 1978 Blue Bird Wanderlodge 33-FC and it’s located in Santee, California. It’s listed on eBay for $18,000 or make an offer. They mention… more»
Rough 1966 Chevelle SS396 Project
The photos of this Chevelle aren’t particularly great, but the seller at least did a good job capturing photos of all the rust issues. And boy is this thing rusty, but it is a real SS396 with it’s original… more»
Copart Find: 1973 BMW 2002 Tii
Over the weekend, one of the biggest annual pilgrimages of vintage BMW owners wrapped up in North Carolina. The event simply known as The Vintage is a bucket list item for me, but I’m waiting until next year to… more»
Tucson Gold In California! 1968 Ford F-100 Survivor
Here’s a nice 1969 Ford F-100 to compare with the 1968 one we featured the other day. This one isn’t quite as pristine, but it’s starting at a lot lower price as well. This truck was originally sold in Montana,… more»
Ready To Rise: 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix
Thanks to one of our intrepid readers for sending us a tip about this interesting and rarely seen 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix that is up for sale on eBay. It’s a no-reserve auction, but with a starting bid of… more»
Affordable Classic: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Thanks to reader Charles H., we have here a remarkably original looking, claimed rust-free 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado that isn’t going for a ridiculous price. It’s advertised here in Hemmings Motor News for $7,750 and is located in Columbus, Ohio. I… more»
Trick Trike: 1970s Alsport Tri-Sport Trike
This odd, “Rigidite Fiberglass” shell of a machine is a 1970s Alsport Tri-Sport Trike. It’s found in Winnebago, Illinois and is listed on eBay for $450; potentially a good deal. This would be a heck of a fun project!… more»
Scout Project: 1968 International Harvester Scout
Thanks to Jim S. for sending in this tip! This is a 1968 International Harvester Scout and it’s located in beautiful Selma, North Carolina; 45 minutes southeast of Raleigh. The owner has it listed on eBay with an asking… more»
Still Shiney: 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air
What a beautiful classic! I’m amazed how brightly the paint is still shining under all that dust and dirt. It doesn’t seem like a 66 year old classic could still look this good. I can only assume that it… more»
Survivor 1970 Plymouth Cuda?
The seller of this Cuda 340 claims it is highly original, right down to the paint, but I’m not sure how original it really is. We actually had a look at a different Plymouth earlier today that clearly wasn’t as original… more»

















