While there’s always a temptation to seek out an exotic barn find, there’s a strong argument for buying a car that will provide some level of driving satisfaction while being fairly cheap to put back on the road in… more»
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Jan 31, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Garage Find: 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Coupe by Touring
Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati are the trifecta of exotic sports cars, each propelled to success by strong personalities. The three trod very different paths, with Maserati and Ferrari involved in racing from the start but Lamborghini eschewing the track… more»
Jan 31, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Three 1937 DeSotos, Two Hemis, and A Truckload of Parts
The collector car hobby makes hoarders out of all of us. The older, rarer, or more unique our vehicle is, the greater the desire becomes to hoard any part we can find. “Just in case!” is our mantra. What… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Real Deal: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
With the market flooded with clones, the owner of this 1968 Camaro Convertible emphasizes that it is a genuine RS. It is largely unmolested, and its rock-solid nature and tidy presentation mean a new owner could enjoy this beauty… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Cheap Thrills: 1951 Nash Rambler Airflyte Convertible
Maybe you’re watching the auctions on TV this week. If you’re like me, you’re looking on and saying, “When did $40K become the default price for an everyday collector car?” I realize this is not the only way to… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Handyman Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57 were quite popular, selling about 4.5 million cars in three years. Yet, of all the models available, the two-door station wagons weren’t in big demand. All three series (150, 210, and Bel Air) had… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Seventies Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon
Love it or hate it, Ford’s subcompact Pinto loomed large over the decade of bell bottoms and disco. Over three million of these somewhat safety challenged economy cars were sold to Americans who were looking to save on gas… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Déjà vu: 1958 International A-110
Updated January 27, 2023 This interesting old truck sold for the first time in September 2022, but the buyer bailed so it’s been relisted. The location is the same as it was before, but the price has dropped considerably… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rust and Raccoon Ravaged: Pair of MGB GTs
Sometimes, as the saying goes, you just bite off more than you can chew. We have all taken on a project that we think we can handle, sit on it for a long while, then sell it in frustration. … more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
FDR Was A Car Guy: 1936 Ford Phaeton
Regardless of how you feel about Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s politics, there is no denying he was a car guy. From his 1931 Plymouth phaeton to the famous “Sunshine Special,” FDR had a number of interesting rides. If you are… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Reincarnation Candidate? 1967 Plymouth GTX
So, is there reincarnation for cars? When one is finally abused, used up, and abandoned, can it ever return to a reborn life? If you follow the TV reality series Graveyard Cars and have followed some of the insanity… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Preserved Creamsicle: 1977 Ford Bronco
This 1977 Ford Bronco has more than a few things going for it. For one thing, the color scheme is excellent. Who doesn’t love orange on white? For another, the body appears to be uncut, which is a major… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
DeRat! 1964 Big-Block/4-Speed Cadillac
GM, for years, had a very defined dichotomy. Chevrolet was the anchor brand, economically priced and powered by six-cylinder engines. Cadillac, at the other end of the spectrum, meant quiet refinement, luxury, and smooth, substantial V8 power. As the… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
50th Anniversary Continuation Model: 1965 Shelby Cobra
To me, one of the trickiest vintage cars to value is the continuation model Shelby Cobra. I will admit that this is a part of the collector automobile world that is squishy to me; there’s a strong sentiment out… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
With the production of its P1800 series nearing the end, Volvo introduced one final variant in 1972, a sports wagon they called the 1800ES. The ES had a short run lasting only two years, and by 1973 it was… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
It’s a Jute! 1998 Jaguar XJ8 Pickup
Combine a silky British saloon with the practicality of a pickup truck bed, and you’ve got yourself a Jute, a Jaguar Utility vehicle! Someone clever crafted exactly that, and this one-off creation in Morgantown, Pennsylvania can be yours with… more»
