Better To Pass? 1975 455 HO Pontiac Trans Am

The 1970s Trans Am market has not cooled, and most auctions nowadays feature a few such cars, all shiny and new-looking. One day, everyone with nostalgia for these will have one, but we’re not there yet, so cars of… more»

Success Story: 1961 Porsche 356 T5

We just heard from Reader Geoff R, the winner of this 1961 Porsche 356B T5 auction. The car has already made the journey from Idaho to its new home in Michigan. Geoff sent us a quick email update, and… more»

Cheap 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

From a distance, this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car looks pretty striking but when you get up close, it is doubtful that it can be saved. The Corvette is located in Argyle, Texas which is a small town near… more»

Owned By a Shipbuilding Lt. Governor: 1975 Volvo 164E

Celebrities and politicians have to purchase cars just like the rest of us.  However, does the ownership of a car by such a person make it more valuable or desirable?  Is there a sliding scale based on their level… more»

Price Is Firm 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix J

Mitchell G found this 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J located in Philadelphia, PA. It is dark red with a white interior. The seller is asking $6,500 and says he or she is firm on the price. The car… more»

Stalled California Project: Jeep J-10 4X4

It might not be a popular opinion, but my favorite Jeeps are the oddballs: FC-150s, Willys Station Wagons, and Gladiators/J-Series Pickups. I saw one of the rustiest ’83 J-20s in the world for sale last year, and I geeked… more»

Non-Running Project: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

Collector cars can be found in some unique places. For example, this ’62 T-Bird convertible is being sold by the Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Surrounded by donated trinkets, housewares, and a moped or two, the Bullet Bird… more»

Must Go Before Winter: 1950 Jaguar XK 120

Being under the gun to sell anything is hardly an enviable position, and I don’t know that assigning a sense of urgency to a vehicle sale ever actually works (especially if the car in question lingers for a few… more»

Future Classic? 1976 Chrysler Cordoba

Anyone of a certain age will recall Ricardo Montalbán, in his resonant accent, reminding us of the Chrysler Cordoba’s “fine Corinthian leather” upholstery. But before Montalbán serenaded us, Chrysler had introduced the Cordoba as a Spring Special trim version… more»

Rare 4×4 Drop Top: 1990 Mercedes-Benz GE300

When consumers decide something that was formerly reserved for military use is suddenly fashionable, it’s amazing to see how quickly said item goes from defense industry apparatus to suburban mall crawler. The G-Class Mercedes-Benz is a perfect example of… more»

Affordable E9 Project: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS

A few days ago, we featured a desirable 5-speed manual-equipped BMW E9 coupe, which you can check out here. It turns out the seller actually bought a total of three E9s and this is one of the other cars…. more»

Genuine Barn Find: 1950 Chrysler Town and Country Newport

This 1950 Chrysler Town and Country Newport seems to prove that the supply of interesting and promising barn finds isn’t drying up. It recently emerged from a Nebraska barn and hasn’t suffered unduly from its prolonged hibernation. It needs… more»

Modern Replica: 1937 Cord 812S Drop-Top

The original Cord was an innovative front-wheel drive automobile that was only offered for two years. The 810 debuted in 1936 and the similar 812 in 1937. Cord folded its tent after fewer than 3,000 of the vehicles were… more»

Nice Survivor: 1986 Toyota Truck W/ 5-Speed

The seller says that when looking at this 1986 Toyota pickup, it takes you back to 1986 and for some of us, that wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. That’s almost 40 years ago and a lot of Barn… more»

Much Recent Work: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Purchasing a classic can sometimes be a lucky dip, with buyers often unsure about the overall health of the vehicle they are considering. However, there seem to be no such questions hanging over this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The… more»

Replacement 455 V8: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

The 442 (or 4-4-2) was not Oldsmobile’s only mid-size muscle car. Sporadically from 1968 to 1984, Olds partnered with Hurst Performance to produce a limited-edition car with both Olds and Hurst goodies. Such was the case in 1975 when… more»

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