As I’m sure most of you have noticed, the prices for various collectible cars have gotten stratospheric. There are those that claim that the apex has been hit and values are, or will, start trending downward, especially as “collectors”… more»
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May 1, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Too Much Patina? 1948 Indian Chief
The overwhelming urge to restore every old vehicle has waned in the past few decades. In previous years, full restorations were common. It is now socially acceptable to keep an artifact in its original condition as long as it… more»
May 1, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Italian from Germany: 1966 Glas 1300 GT Coupe
Before mass production, acrobatic relationships among automaker, designer, and coach builder were commonplace. Sometimes the designer and coach builder were the same; sometimes not. Sometimes the coach builder built the whole car; sometimes it shipped bodies to the automaker… more»
May 1, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked 16 Years: 1969 AMC Ambassador SST 390
Every time I see a photo like this, I wonder how many nice old vehicles are still hidden away, there must be thousands of them just waiting for someone to come along and make them an offer they can’t… more»
May 1, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Italian Project: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The Italian-built Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider is considered one of the most iconic of the 1950s/1960s sports cars. They were built for nearly a decade and yet only about 14,000 copies were sold. This example from 1959 looks a… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Holy Chevrolet! 1996 Caprice Gotham Cruiser Batmobile
Batmobiles are cult objects – subjects of books, film lore, and websites. Fans collect comic books showing the various iterations of Batmobiles, models of Batmobiles, or …. actual Batmobiles. The less well-heeled but truly dedicated build their own Batmobiles…. more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Sleeps Six! 1977 KIT Camper
Forget about the pickup truck, it’s just the 1977 KIT slide-in camper that’s for sale. And boy-oh-boy does it look like the ’70s. It’s a throwback or a trip down memory lane, or whatever your recollection from long ago… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Luxurious 4X4! 1978 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT Lariat 460
If you’ve been thinking luxurious pickups are a fairly recent phenomenon, you may be surprised to find out just how far back the concept goes. Not that there wasn’t any such thing before 1978, but this was the year… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
2K Mile 1LE: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Third-generation Chevrolet Camaros have been making a turn as of late, picking up steam in the collector car marketplace as enthusiasts realize clean examples are hard to find. The Z28 with a 5-speed is a sought-after model these days,… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare GT5: 1985 De Tomaso Pantera
While the De Tomaso Pantera is undoubtedly a sought-after performance car, it pops up fairly often for what is considered a limited-production specimen. However, when it comes to the more elusive model offerings, the GT5 is a hard-to-find version… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve! 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
A good deal in the collector car world is rare these days, but this no reserve listing for a 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra may be one such opportunity. That said, the current bid price of just over $30,000 isn’t… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Preserved Patina: 1960 Volkswagen Transporter Single Cab
The Volkswagen Type 2 T1 Transporter was one of the most successful vehicles in history – and not just by its sales numbers of over 1.9 million from 1949 through 1967. The T1 came in some thirty different body… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1 of 375? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Racer
The first-generation Plymouth Road Runner was a hot commodity in 1968-70. Total production exceeded 172,000 copies, but most of them came with a 383 cubic inch V8. In 1969, in the 2-door hardtop body style, just 375 units came… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Forlorn Cat: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 1 1/2 Liter Saloon
Before WWII, Jaguar was evolving out of William Lyons’ Swallow Sidecar Company. Lyons managed to keep his company afloat during the Depression by joining with Standard to make a sports car. The SS1 was introduced in 1931 and produced… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Adult Toy Era Project: 1979 Dodge Warlock II
In the 1970s, trucks were designed and sold primarily to move stuff. Dodge got the notion there was a market for “adult toys” in the truck sector and came out with several promotions, the most famous being the Li’l… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Zoom Zoom V8 – 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT
From my experience, and I have a lot of it in this case, it’s hard to take a Chevrolet Vega seriously. Let’s face it, they were lousy cars. Mostly as a result of the goofy sleeveless aluminum engine, topped… more»
