I read an interview with a senior Ford executive a few years ago where he stated that the most challenging aspect of new model development was not the engineering or styling but determining what name it would carry. It… more»
Rare And Classic: 1963 International C-1200
Things change. There was a time when almost all pickup trucks had two doors; a four-door, or crew cab such as this 1963 International C-1200 was an oddity. Try finding a two-door pickup today – they’re available but not… more»
Running After 31 Years in a Barn: 1977 MGB
In many ways, falling in love can be compared to purchasing a collectible automobile. Nobody needs a car project for survival. We do what we do because we love the hobby. We also tend to fall in love with… more»
Two Owner Truck: 1971 GMC Jimmy
This 1971 GMC Jimmy has led a good life, originally bought new in Indiana and then quickly moving down to Florida where it became the first owner’s campsite truck for much of its life. The seller notes that the… more»
Supremely Clean: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
UPDATE – We’ve made a correction to the article. The VIN shows that this car’s 307 is not the high-output model, but is actually the base engine that produces just 140 horsepower. Thanks to JH for pointing this out!… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6
Mercedes-Benz enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing vehicles with consistently high build quality, rock-solid engineering, and rugged reliability. These traits make their cars among the most popular in many African nations, where the conditions can be harsh and unforgiving…. more»
Package Deal: Pair of Chevrolet Corvettes
It’s interesting when you find a listing where a seller has bundled two cars together. I’ve always thought it would make finding buyers easier when sold separately because not everyone wants two of something. And the net proceeds of… more»
Thundrolet With Attitude: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Oh boy, this one’s going to get some knickers in a twist! Ford’s Baby Bird, ’55-’57, is as iconic a model as Dearborn ever produced. But what happens when one gets cross-pollinated by those boys from the RenCen? Wailing… more»
Garage Find: One Owner 1974 MGB Roadster
MG sold 513,000 MGBs during the model’s production run from 1962 through 1980. With that many cars on the road, over that many years, arguments flare over which year is “best”. Early cars are prized for their spriteliness and… more»
Y88 Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located in McCalla, Alabama. The eBay ad says the owner has only had it for one year so I am not sure why he or she is selling it but it is said… more»
Slant-Six Workhorse: 1977 Dodge D100 Pickup
Dodge introduced the D/W Series of trucks in 1961 and it would enjoy a three-decade run. A styling rework came in 1972 and the trucks became smoother in appearance, akin to the treatment given to the 1971 B-body Mopar… more»
Worthwhile Project? 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
There’s an interesting flip-flop that happens with first-generation Mustangs. The early ones (say, 1965s) have a value premium on convertibles over fastbacks. But the later ones, like the 1969 Ford Mustang convertible here on ebay, carry a value add… more»