Modified Mailster? 1957 Cushman 780 Truckster

This one is a bit of a head-scratcher as the model number is 780-26, which relates to a 1957 Cushman Mailster, but let’s refer to it as a 1957 Cushman Truckster for now. The seller has it listed here… more»

1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Single-Cab Pickup

The VW Type II or Type 2 pickup, or Transporter, is an interesting vehicle, and in typical Volkswagen fashion, it impacted the types of vehicles available from other manufacturers. It wasn’t the first cab-forward pickup but it’s hard to… more»

Tri-Power Droptop! 1966 Pontiac GTO

Years ago, I worked for this eccentric but brilliant man, who once had been an executive at Ford Motor Company. He later drifted into the railroad industry which is where I made his acquaintance. He had this saying that… more»

350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS

It is sometimes difficult to determine the popularity of a particular classic, but this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS leaves no such doubts. Its listing has received over 400 views in the past twenty-four hours, and with fifty-eight people adding… more»

One-Owner 1970 Ford Mustang Grande

In a model year where an enthusiast could order a Boss 302, a Boss 429, or a Cobra Jet Mach 1, it’s hard to contemplate that one could buy a Mustang Grande on the same showroom floor. Yes, 1970… more»

Rare 1959 Berkeley SE328

The 1959 Berkeley SE328 is undoubtedly an oddball. They were produced in relatively low numbers and are scarcely seen on the road these days. The company produced about four thousand vehicles within its four years. Despite being rare, these… more»

540 V8 Restomod Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

“America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1953. It barely survived its first three years with less than 5,000 assemblies combined. The slow start may have been contributed in part to the ordinary drivetrain – a 235 cubic… more»

Rally Rumbler: 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STi GC8 Type RA V5

Though configured in right hand drive, this example of Subaru’s world rally car is near the top of the stack in terms of collectability. Never sold in the US market, it’s a niche model (1000 copies made) inside a… more»

Stroked 4th-Gen: 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Slotted between the sporty-looking base Firebird and the “look at me” Trans Am, Pontiac offered all the go-fast goodies in an understated package called Formula. This 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula in Oxford (extreme southeastern Pennsylvania) looks stock and never-messed-with,… more»

40k Mile 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed Convertible

The C4 Corvette remains one of the best values in the used sports car landscape, especially if you find a few modifications to make it even more of a performer. The standard model has shortcomings, but they can be… more»

Easy Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

It surprises me how frequently enthusiasts get so close to the finish line with a project, then for reasons unknown, decide not to continue moving forward and see it through to completion.  That’s what seems to be happening with… more»

Patina People Mover: 1984 Oldsmobile Wagon

Introduced in 1971, the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser was the big brother to the Cutlass Vista Cruiser (sorry, no skylights like in the 1960s). It was a full-size wagon on par with what Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac were offering. It… more»

1-Of-25: 1988 Aztec GT MTM by Italdesign

This is an exceedingly rare 1988 Italdesign Aztec, a real car that was actually produced for customers mostly based in Japan. Though final production numbers aren’t confirmed, it’s safe to say very few were ever made. Although it looks… more»

Barn Find Cosworth: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16v

Ah, a car that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is I am entering year seven after rescuing a similar model from a junkyard in Pennsylvania. This car… more»

Affordable For Now: 2002 Jaguar XJR Convertible

If you want to find one of the best values on the emerging collector car marketplace, look no further than the Jaguar XJR and XKR lineup. Now, like all cheap performance cars, there’s a reason for the bargain basement… more»

Euro Spec: 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello V12

If you’re in an income bracket where an “affordable” collector car rings in at under $200,000, a front-engine Ferrari with a six-speed manual should be on your short list of cars to buy. In addition to being phenomenal grand… more»

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