BMW managed to bet on the wrong side of both World Wars, constructing aircraft and engines for the losers twice. Prevented by the Treaty of Versailles from making planes after WWI, it pumped out metal household items and motorcycles to… more»
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Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Actually Driven: 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
When we see a sports or exotic car come up for grabs, we typically see a max of 25,000 miles or so (give or take). So anything higher than that is worth talking about, as it’s always refreshing to… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 73 Comments
Rare 4-Cylinder 1970 Chevrolet Postal Nova
Having owned a ’70s Nova as a daily driver in the past and being a fan of these cars even before then, I thought my mental Rolodex was chocked full of information about most things Chevy II. But I’m… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Nice Driver: 1957 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon
Practicality can be a crucial consideration for an enthusiast trying to balance the demands of a growing family with the desire to own a classic car. Some vehicles don’t meet their requirements, but this 1957 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 1972 Toyota FJ40
UPDATE – A start-up and walkaround video has been added to the listing! The Toyota FJ40 enjoys a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and reliability. Other off-roaders can take you to your wilderness destination, but some “pretenders” won’t return you… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
The Ultimate Tribute Car: 1978 Avanti II
The Avanti was Studebaker’s dream car of the 1960s. It was unique, luxurious, and fast – and may have been a success had anyone other than Studebaker had been behind it. But their financial woes limited production to just… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Solid Station Wagon: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880
From 1957 to 1974, the Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile. From 1965 onward, AMC positioned the automobile in the full-size arena to compete with the big Fords and Chevrolets. Mostly referred to as the Rambler Ambassador, it lost… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
One of 229? 1976 Ford Maverick
Well, I guess I never thought there would be a time when a Ford Maverick would get coverage on an automotive enthusiast’s website. Sure, the Maverick, such as today’s 1976 discovery, sold well – 2.1 M copies between model… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Found in Columbia: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser
For years, it seemed like the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser was going to be perpetually out of reach. The market got white-hot for these early off-roaders that were proven to be overbuilt and supremely capable off-road. But like other… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible With 580 Original Miles!
Buying the final example of a particular vehicle model should mean the owner will slip behind the ultimate expression of that model. Running design and engineering changes should, theoretically, mean that any bugs have been eliminated, and that should… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • Auctions • 37 Comments
Styling Proposal Prototype: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
UPDATE 10/25/2023: Some classics will cross the auction blocks, exceeding the seller’s and the market’s expectations. Others simply don’t make the grade. Judging by the reader’s feedback from when this article initially went live, I suspect many will be… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Triple-Green Luxury: 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
Weighing in at more than 4,500 pounds and measuring over eighteen and a half feet long, this 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham comes from a period when size mattered and played a significant role when it came to luxury… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve 4-Speed: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE
This Mercedes-Benz 250SE is a rare European-spec model that was purchased from an estate in Florida in 2022. This pillar-less two door also comes with a desirable 4-speed manual gearbox, which is fairly hard to find in this era… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty 1973 Citroen SM Project
Because they’re complex and very few Americans can fix them, Maserati-engined Citroen SMs tend to get hidden away when they break down. This 1973 example on eBay in Bullhead City, Arizona has been stored for 20 years, and was… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Only Built Two Years! 1956 Continental Mark II
In the mid-1950s, Ford created the Continental Division to build some exclusive and expensive automobiles to compete with the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The one and only product from this move was the Continental Mark II, of which… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Al Capone Connection? 1951 Plymouth Concord Coupe
I spotted this beige bundle of curiosity on craigslist and it got my attention. It’s not every day that you see a restored 1951 Plymouth Business Coupe with a lady’s name (Mae Dury) in angled script on both doors,… more»
