Chrome Bumper Finale: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Until recently, this Chevy Corvette had been a one-owner car for the better part of 40 years. But the last 10 of those were spent in storage, so it’s going to need some TLC to get it going again…. more»

Preserved Survivor: 1939 Ford Standard Woody Wagon

Most enthusiasts think that woody wagons were born in Ford’s shops – and in one way, that is correct. But very early cars of all makes were mostly made of wood – a natural extension of the way carriages… more»

Nice Survivor? 1954 Mercury Monterey

Terminology in the old car biz abounds. Some of it is accurate, some is a stretch, and some is downright misleading. Don’t get me wrong, finding a ’54 Mercury Monterey, as opposed to the more commonly discovered Ford Custom,… more»

Four Speed: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

Tucked away in a garage in West Milford, New Jersey sits a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 waiting to be resurrected and loved. The car is said to run but needs love. It is listed here on eBay for a Buy… more»

Healthy Twin-Cam: 1972 Lotus Europa Special

Undeniably, the styling of the Lotus Europa divides opinion. Some people believe it is an elegant classic, while others find its appearance a bit too eccentric for their taste. However, it proved popular enough to soldier on for ten… more»

Rare Manual Equipped 1985 Toyota Celica Convertible!

When selling a car, it pays to be thorough—answering potential buyers’ questions before they even ask them. Ed, of Asheville, North Carolina, knows what he’s doing selling his manual 1985 Toyota Celica GTS 22R-E-equipped convertible on eBay. He knows… more»

Better Than Ford Then and Now: 1933 Plymouth Coupe

People who are looking for a prewar car in the coupe body style almost always gravitate toward Ford products.  While the Fords of the era have positive attributes such as good looks, parts availability, and club support going for… more»

Hot Rod Wagon: 1997 Volvo 850 R

The Volvo 850 R is one of those under-the-radar cars from the 1990s that is worth picking up while still relatively affordable. This is a limited production, high-performance wagon that looks like a sports car but can haul a… more»

Breathtaking Performance: 2006 Ariel Atom 2

Colin Chapman is often credited with the design philosophy, “Simplify, then add lightness.” That makes me believe that he would have taken one look at the Ariel Atom and given it his seal of approval. These classics feature no… more»

V6 And 4-Speed: 1978 Ford Mustang II Mach 1

Hitting the market in the fall of 1973 for the 1974 model year, the Ford Mustang II was quite a change from the previous generation of Mustangs. They had changed a few times during the first decade, growing in… more»

Turbo Diesel 4-Speed: 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station Wagon

Some well-versed Mercedes-Benz readers may be thinking hey, wait a minute, there was never a turbo diesel stick-shift wagon produced, and they’d be correct.  But thanks to the effort of two separate owners, now there’s at least one to… more»

Gotta Have It: 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS

This is just the most attractive Ferrari, ever. Please don’t argue with this statement, no matter how irrational, or at least unprovable, it is. I’ve wanted a red 308 GTS since you could get one of those for $25K…. more»

Nice One Left? 1993 Dodge Power Ram Turbo

The 1993 Power Ram LE W250 may be the godfather of all Dodge pickups. The Ram Series was created in 1981 and the first generation carried through until 1993. The LE was the most luxurious of the pickups and… more»

Ready For Spring? 1975 Ford F250

“Spring is here. What better way to enjoy the nice weather than in a vintage pickup“? Interesting way to make a sales pitch. “Spring is in the air” usually conjures up visions of a convertible or a sports car,… more»

44K Miles: 1981 AMC Spirit Liftback

AMC made the Spirit from 1979 to 1983 as a replacement series for the former Gremlin. The Gremlin never came with a sloping hatchback or liftback, and I wonder what may have looked like (insert dream sequence here). The… more»

No Reserve 42k-Mile 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Imagine going to your Chevrolet dealership and buying your wife a 1960 Corvette as an anniversary gift, then when you get it home you’re told she doesn’t like it.  That’s probably hard for most of us guys to fathom,… more»

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