30 Years Owned: 1991 Volvo 240

One of the most instantly recognizable classics from the 90s-era class of cars is the Volvo 240. Used by everyone from teachers to accountants to senior citizens to students, it is associated with being a dependable (if not slightly… more»

21K Original Miles: 1998 Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster is by now known as one of the most accessible modern sports cars, often times available for reasonble money in what has otherwise been a white-hot marketplace. The combination of mid-engined design with Porsche’s renowned chassis… more»

Highly Optioned: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Ford could have been forgiven if it had retired the Bronco badge following the end of First Generation production in 1977. However, it persisted, and the company found itself with a hit due to Second Generation sales figures. This… more»

Stored 34 Years: 1979 AMC Spirit AMX V8

The Spirit was AMC’s successor to the quirky subcompact Gremlin, though it used the same platform as its predecessor. It was produced from 1979 through 1983, with an “image” edition called the Spirit AMX in the first two years…. more»

No Reserve Driver: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Pop quiz. When is a triple-black classic not a triple-black classic? The answer is when it is this 1972 Corvette Convertible. This is a rock-solid driver with a claimed 58,000 original miles on the clock. However, it has undergone… more»

Matching Numbers: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

The mid-size muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was quickly followed by a similar (but smaller) push in the 1970s in the compact market segment. For example, Chevy had the Nova SS 350 (and 396) which led to the… more»

24k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Granada Ghia

Dipping a toe into the waters of classic car ownership for the first time can be daunting. Justifying spending a considerable sum on what is essentially a hobby can be challenging, and many enthusiasts resign themselves to a life… more»

Packard Substitute? 1940 Chevrolet Business Coupe

“You won’t ever find such an honest car” the seller tells us. Hmmm… now there’s an opening a line for you. He also states, “FINAL PRICE DROP“. Really? Of course, I don’t know what the prior price was so… more»

Make An Offer: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix

Few things are sadder than being forced to part with a beloved classic due to circumstances beyond your control. That is the story behind this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is an eye-catching turnkey proposition that needs little to… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Concours Station Wagon

Project builds can stall for various reasons, leaving owners with little choice but to part with their prized classic. One of the most heartbreaking is when an owner passes away before they enjoy the fruits of their labor, leaving… more»

300-mph Bonneville Salt Racer: 1953 Studebaker

This car is a champion, in more ways than one. It’s a heavily modified 1953 Studebaker Champion and it regularly set records at over 200 mph on the salt flats in Bonneville. Now the heavily patinaed coupe, dripping with… more»

Pristine Survivor: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

UPDATE 06/10/2023: Selling a classic car can sometimes prove challenging, particularly if that vehicle might potentially appeal to a niche market. That is sometimes the case with the Ford Pinto, although it is generating renewed interest in the market…. more»

Rusty Adventure: 1969 Chevrolet Nova V8

From 1962 to 1968, Chevrolet’s leading compact (remember, they also sold the Corvair) was branded the Chevy II. From 1969 forward, it became simply the Nova which had previously been the highest trim level. This ’69 Nova is a… more»

Worth $45k? 38k Mile 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Update 6/10/23 – The seller of this low-mile Olds has cut their asking price in half! Is that enough to convince someone to give it a new home though? Find it here on craigslist for a still eye-watering $45,999… more»

40 Years In The Garage! 1958 Morgan Plus 4

Auto listings span the gambit – everything from soup to nuts. Many are laconic, you know, “car for sale” and that’s it. Others are a tome – usually with nothing but seller superlatives – take a pass on those…. more»

40k Mile 1963 Buick Special Sedan Fireball V6

As I was checking out this 1963 Buick Special, one of the first things that came to mind was how few of these I’ve actually seen over the years.  The Special was often branded as one of the more… more»

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