Who among us has owned a VW Squareback? Mine was an orange ’72 with a strong engine, rot in the heater vents, and one of the least precise gearshifts ever. I loved that car, but my secretary’s son loved… more»
Auctions Ending Soon
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cheeky Italian: 1969 Fiat 850 Sedan
Fiat sparked a revolution in car-ownership with its first mass-produced post-war car, the 600. Launched in 1955, it was tiny, stylish, underpowered – and better at sheltering its inhabitants than a motorcycle. Its cheap price, charming looks, and handy… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Survivor Wagon: 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon from the days of the “woodies” through most of the rest of the 20th Century. From the 1950s forward, the Country Squire used imitation wood paneling on the body sides and… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
50K-Miles: 1980 Subaru DL Front-Drive Wagon
In Subaru lingo, I don’t think DL stands for “Decontented-Leone”, but that’s basically what the DL models were compared to the fancier GL hatchbacks, four-door sedans, BRATs, and station wagons. This 1980 Subaru DL wagon, sometimes known as a… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Stick Shift: 1961 Chrysler 300G
The 1961 Chrysler 300G is a rare classic, with only around 1,616 of these luxurious and potent vehicles rolling off the line. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting this stunning example because… more»
Running Project: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second generation of Chevy’s “pony car,” the Camaro, was nearing the end of its run in the late 1970s. Yet, the car achieved record sales in 1979. A downturn in the U.S. economy helped sales fall by half… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Highly Optioned V8: 1975 Holden HJ Premier Barn Find
The 1970s was probably the golden era in Australian vehicle manufacturing. Toyota and Datsun were making sales inroads with locally produced vehicles, but Ford, Chrysler, and Holden models dominated the market. Holden’s range covered virtually every segment, but the… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Three-on-the-Tree: 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan
Near the California border in Pahrump, Nevada, you’ll find a car for sale that may be utterly unique in the world today. Not only is it a 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan with its swoopy fastback styling, but it… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Two-Owner 1978 Ford F150 Ranger
The F-series is America’s best-selling vehicle, with a history stretching back to 1948. This 1978 F150, for sale here on eBay at $19,900 or best offer, hails from the sixth generation launched in 1973, just after the oil crisis…. more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
250-Six Three-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet C10
Chevrolet offered its first truck in 1918, 50 years before this example was made. The company offered an anniversary edition, but this 1968 Chevrolet C10 pickup isn’t one of them, as they were gold and white. This one looks… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Only Two-Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet didn’t invent the mid-size automobile but likely executed it better than anyone else. We’re talking about the Chevelle and its better-equipped model, the Malibu. In 1970, the GM division produced more than 300,000 Malibu Sport Coupes like the… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two Owner Drop-Top Driver: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
This ’64 Bonnie Convertible brings back childhood memories. The closest I got to owning one came courtesy of an AMT scale model kit. I received a ’64 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible model for my ninth birthday (the colorful box had… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Turbo 4 Cylinder: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
In all my years as a Trans Am collector, I have never seen anything like this. The car is advertised as a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am but is powered by a Nissan 240 SX turbo inline 4 cylinder engine… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Mystery Engine: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
From 1969-1972, one of the the two colors the Trans Am was offered in was white. Early on it was Polar White and later Cameo White. It is less common to see late 2nd generation Trans Ams in white…. more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
43K Actual Miles? 1975 Mercury Comet
Don’t let the listing title fool you, this is a 1975 Mercury Comet – not a Ford Maverick. And therein lies some of Mercury’s late-life marketing dilemma – more on that to follow. This tip came to us from… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare 1965 Morgan Plus Four Super Sports
I remember when I was waiting for the school bus on cold winter mornings, a gentleman in Irish cloth cap would roar by in his topless Jaguar XK120, his face as red as a beet. This is the other… more»
