Almost instantly after BMC experienced huge success with the Mini it began looking for ways to tap a larger market with its affordable economy car. The resulting product was the Austin 1100, which used the same engine A-series engine… more»
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Last Six: 1966 Maserati Mistral
Update 7/6/11 – Sold at $20,100 with 25 bids! The Maserati Mistral is often considered to be one of Maserati’s more attractive designs, with smooth flowing lines and solid performance from Maserati’s infamous inline six. The Mistral was the… more»
Craigslist Find: 1962 Porsche 356 B Super 90
While looking for new finds online, we came across this 1962 Porsche 356 B Super 90 located in Lake Tahoe, California. The seller claims that the car runs and drives well with only a few flaws. One fender has… more»
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Almost a TVR: 1967 Trident Clipper
The Trident Clipper was a car that just until a little bit ago we didn’t know even existed, more less knew how fantastic it was. We’ve now fallen in love with this ultra-rare beauty and its fabulous performance. There… more»
1932 Ford Vicky Gasser
In the late 1950’s drag racing became very popular in the States, especially among America’s youth. Many of these young drag fans didn’t have a lot of money to buy and build a drag car, so they would find… more»
Rare Find: 1955 Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupe
We love rare cars with racing history and this one is an amazing find for those that can afford the entry price. This is a 1955 Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupe. Frazer Nash is well known for their chain… more»
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Backyard Bond: 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4
It’s hard to imagine all the questions that were probably running through the head of the person who made this stellar find. What is this tattered and rusted car behind this bush? How did it get here? The answer… more»
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1973 Corvette Sport Wagon
Update 6/24/11 – The seller has now added a buy it now for $49,000! Maybe the mustang station wagon is a better deal? This vintage of Corvette is not our favorite because they usually have automatic transmissions, but this… more»
Name that Car: Mystery Rally Entry
Can anyone name this car? This photo was apparently taken from Google Street View and has been floating around the internet. Looks like it was in a rally when the photo was taken, but we can’t figure out what… more»
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Israeli Oddball: 1963 Sabra Sport
Update 9/17/11 – After being relisted a few times, it finally sold for $13,000. Here is a sports car that you don’t see everyday. The Reliant Sabra Sport was born in 1960 when Autocars from Israel was shopping around… more»
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1947 MG TC Right from the Barn
This 1947 MG TC just got pulled out of storage and is currently being offered on eBay. The TC was the first car that MG began building at the end of WWII. It was essentially identical to the TB… more»
1960 Messerschmitt KR200 Kabrio
Update 6/28/11 – This KR200 sold with 25 bids for an impressive $17,402. After WWII ended Messerschmitt AG, the aircraft manufacture that built German fighter planes, faced rebuilding as well as many new restrictions on what it could produce…. more»
1956 Arnolt Bristol Deluxe
Update 7/5/11 – The reserve wasn’t met at $66k and 33 bids. We’ll watch and see if it gets relisted. In the 1950’s many wealthy Americans wanted cars with Italian flare and style, but without the headache often associated… more»
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1968 Maserati Ghibli Auction Ending Soon!
Update 6/30/11 – After being relisted, this Ghibli sold again at a price of $24,000. Update 6/24/11 – This car has been relisted here, we would guess the buyer backed out. Update 6/23/11 – The auction for this Ghibli… more»
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1952 Crosley Sedan Convertible
Update 6/28/11 – The auction for this Crosley ended with the reserve unmet at $3,875. We’ll be watching to see if it gets relisted. In the late 1930’s the American industrialist Powel Crosley dreamed of building a compact car… more»
A Fair 1967 Datsun Sports 1600 SPL311
Update 6/24/11 – This one ended with the reserve not being met. The highest bid of $1,525 seems about right with the current market. 40 years before Nissan was dreaming of building electric cars it was building small, economical,… more»
