Lightning Rods and Lots of Go: Low-Mile 1983 Hurst/Olds

There’s something about a Hurst/Olds that stops people in their tracks, and this 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst listed here on eBay feels like one of those cars that would spark conversation wherever it goes. With a clean title and just… more»

Convincing Replica: Ferrari Testarossa Kit Car

The idea of buying a kit car, or a custom one-off copy of an exotic car, may cause some people to thumb their noses in the direction of some Pontiac Fiero-based clone. But when the car in question is… more»

British Elegance: 1973 Jaguar XJ6

Nothing makes you look more like a British eccentric or East End gangster than an old Jag. I grew up on a diet of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and this would fit right in – although it’s… more»

Low-Mile Beauty: 1971 Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag isn’t my favourite Triumph-designed car at all, but it definitely has its legions of fans on both sides of the pond. The Stag occupies a unique place in British motoring history – a car that promised… more»

Graduate Special: 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider 1600

I can picture this Duetto wafting along the B-roads of Oxfordshire countryside on a beautiful summer evening, bathed in late evening sunshine. Outside of that idyllic scenario though, these are perilous to own in the UK because we salt… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

I doubt that it would happen today. Could you imagine a mainstream car rental firm offering people the opportunity to slip behind a potent vehicle like a Shelby GT-350? Specialist companies exist that cater to that need, but the… more»

Same Owner for 50 Years: 1947 MG TC

A long-term ownership history is desirable when choosing a classic to park in your garage. That is the story behind this 1947 MG TC, with the current owner serving as its custodian for over fifty years. It has spent… more»

Affordable Driver: 1966 Volvo 122S

Some enthusiasts place the idea of a first restoration project in the “too-hard” basket, fearing that even the initial purchase price of a classic will prove to be an obstacle that is too great to overcome. That’s when cars… more»

One Owner Turbo: 1988 Ford Thunderbird

The subtle hood scoops immediately indicate that this 1988 Ford Thunderbird is something fairly special. The first owner sought to combine luxury and performance, ordering this classic with the optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood. By ticking the… more»

Parts or Restore? 1969 Nissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol has lived in the shadows of its more stylish competition, namely the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser, for years. Due to this obscurity, far fewer Patrols are on the road today, but the Toyota also dwarfed the… more»

Rhode Island Find: 1964 Greyhound Glide-A-Ride

What do you do when you have to haul a lot of sightseers around the 700-acre 1964 World’s Fair? You don’t want diesel smoke, you can’t drive anything very large, it has to motor slowly, visibility outward must be… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1987 Porsche 944 Convertible

Here’s something you don’t see every day, a custom-built 1987 Porsche 944 that spent most of its life in the hands of a professional body shop owner, who modified it for his own personal use. Now offered as a… more»

Special Edition Project: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT

You don’t see many of these pop up anymore, especially in mostly untouched form. Listed here on craigslist out of Tucson, this 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT is described as a very rare find, and it certainly checks a… more»

Solid V8 Project: 1963 Rambler 660 Wagon

I’ve never visited Lodi, California, but it has at least two things going for it. The first is Creedence Clearwater Revival’s excellent song “Lodi,” which has long been one of my favorites in their catalog (even if the lyric… more»

1 of Just 947 Built: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO

For Pontiac fans, 1975 marked the end of an era. The 455 HO Trans Am bowed out after a short production run, making these cars highly sought after today. The seller of this example, listed in Kalama, Washington, says… more»

500 Horsepower 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3

One of the less frequently seen Chevelles is the Colonnade-style Laguna, or the Laguna S-3, as it became known as beginning in 1974.  The Laguna was introduced in 1973, the same year the Chevelle received a major redesign for… more»

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