Oldsmobile may be gone, but it certainly isn’t forgotten. It produced some memorable vehicles that offered performance but were capable of providing customers with a luxurious motoring experience. Nowhere is that more evident than with this 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora…. more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Wrecked 30 Years Ago: 1979 Renault 17 Gordini
The calendar year 1979 might be an eventful one in Renault’s history books. That’s the last year they built the 17 Gordini, a sports coupe, and the year they began buying up interest in American Motors. We mention this… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
V4 Ford Power: 1972 Saab Sonett III
The Saab Sonett has roots dating back to the mid-fifties, with manufacturing beginning in 1955 and running through 1957 for the first go-round, but it took a several-year hiatus before returning to the market again in 1968 with production… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Same Owner Since New: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
General Motors will step outside of its comfort zone from time to time and introduce a product different than the others in its portfolio. One example is the 1960 Chevy Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Another is the… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
34k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
Enthusiasts often seek classic cars with a known ownership experience because they provide a level of assurance often not found with other vehicles. The car becomes more attractive if it features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and this 1979… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
British-Ford Roadster: 1953 Allard Palm Beach
Sydney Allard was born in London in 1910, part of a family that owned a successful Ford dealership. Sydney made a name for himself in the mid-1930s, making one-off specials from cast-off bodies and Ford engines. His first was… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Owned For 50 Years! 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this garage is a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette that has belonged to the same person for fifty years. It is a stalled project that needs finishing, but it is solid and comes with most of the parts to… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
16k Mile Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The 88 (aka Eighty-Eight) was a journeyman car for Oldsmobile, included in the lineup from 1949 to 1999. It carried several pre-fixes, such as Dynamic, Deluxe, Super, Rocket, Jetstar, Delmont, and Delta. The latter was perhaps used most often,… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Shipping Damage: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 454 V8
The ’72 Corvettes were almost unchanged from the ‘71s, yet Chevrolet saw a sales increase of 24%. Perhaps buyers were concerned that future Corvettes would be further detuned given the status of increasing emissions controls. This ’72 ‘Vette has… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Super-Original, Super-Luxurious: 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
Here’s an opportunity: a genuine one-family-owned 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, born and raised in California, available here on craigslist for an asking price of $22,500. This tip comes to us courtesy of numskal, and the car is waiting in… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Mini Electric Wedge: 1974 Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar
As of late, it appears like there’s not much middle ground with folks I hear discussing modern electric vehicles. People either seem to love them and wouldn’t consider anything else, while others wouldn’t even think about buying non-fuel-powered transportation. … more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
2008 Mini Cooper S JCW Convertible
Some names become inextricably linked to a particular badge as the reputations of the vehicles they touch grow in stature with each passing year. You only need to mention Carroll Shelby, and the thoughts of most enthusiasts will turn… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Garage Find: 1984 Porsche 944
There was once a time when Porsche contemplated the unthinkable. It began developing a range of front-engined models, planning to retire its iconic rear-engined 911 model. Buyer reception for the new offerings was generally positive, but the backlash that… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mid-Engine Magic: 1987 Toyota MR2 Sunroof Coupe
In the 1970s, with the advent of the Porsche 914, the Fiat X 1/9, and their more exotic brethren including the Pantera and the Countach, the path to a successful mid-engined design was becoming well-trod. Meanwhile, Japanese car makers… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Originality is often a major consideration for enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. However, it doesn’t need to be everything if that person seeks a car that offers a stress-free ownership experience. That brings us to… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Beat-Up Bandit: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE
Trans Ams are popular, and Bandit T/As are even more so, especially for 1970s movie fans. That makes this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am appear to be a desirable buy. But before you raise your bidder’s paddle, be sure of… more»
