Who remembers soap box derby racing? I recall seeing it on 1960s TV shows, but that was about it. It started with a group of kids in the 1930s who cobbled together some miniature race cars out of wood… more»
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Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1974 Mercury Comet
The 1970s Mercury Comet was a rebadged version of the popular Ford Maverick. But the Comet sold in far fewer numbers, perhaps one to every Maverick that Ford cranked out. This very nice 1974 edition of the Comet looks… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nascar-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe 2+2
GM had a racing problem in the 1980’s: The sleeker, more aerodynamic Ford Thunderbird was beating the squared-off, not-so-aerodynamic boxy styling of GM’s Grand Prix and Monte Carlo on the Nascar racing circuit. Solution: The Aeroocoupe. A limited-edition attempt… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
True Barn Find! 1960 Ford Ranchero
The Ranchero was a “coupe utility” or “gentlemen’s pickup” that Ford produced from 1957 to 1979. Based on a full-size 2-door wagon in the beginning, Ford repositioned it to the new compact Falcon platform in 1960, resulting in a… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
7-Up Edition: 1990 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible
With interest in the Fox body Mustang seeming to be in full swing these days, here’s an unusual variant that might leave some enthusiasts asking why, but others may find it charming and delightful, with one thing for sure… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low-Mile 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
The DeLorean DMC-12 is sometimes described as a classic and sometimes as iconic. Tony found this car listed here on Craigslist for an asking price of $77,000. This DeLorean is located in Norcross, Georgia just northeast of Atlanta. It… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Prance on Over: Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole
Four days from now, you could be living the Ferrari dream, if you go high enough on this 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS. It’s listed on ebay, with a current bid price of about $40 grand, and no reserve. That… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Amazing Auction: Over 50 Pontiac Trans Ams
Some call this collecting, some call it hoarding but VanDerBrink Auctions seems to find estates that have some incredible collections of cars. This collection is located in Waverly, Iowa and includes approximately 50 Trans Ams as well as Pontiac… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Same Family for 38 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II was the company’s second compact car of the 1960s, following in the heels of the somewhat unorthodox (for the times) Corvair. It was redesigned in 1966 to resemble the larger automobiles in the Chevrolet staple. This… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Ripe for Restoration: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
An early Mustang fastback is a beautiful thing, or in the case of this particular unit, it perhaps will be someday. This 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 is available on ebay, with a current bid under reserve at just short… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Ice Cream Runner: 1937 Oldsmobile Tudor Sedan
As we enter June, it is obvious to even the oblivious among us that summer is here. It won’t be long before we are looking for cool respites from the sweltering summer heat. During the day that means ice… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stalled Superbird Clone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Knowing a particular car will never again be a numbers-matching example leaves the playing field wide open, and that’s sort of where we begin here with this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner here on eBay. I would love to have… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
45k Mile Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Phoenix
The Phoenix was the nameplate successor to the Pontiac Ventura, a derivative of the Chevy Nova. Introduced in 1977, it employed rear-wheel-drive until a redesign in 1980 ushered in front-wheel-drive (as did Chevy with the ill-fated Citation). This 1978… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barn Find: 1956 Morris Minor Series II Project
Looking for an uncommon alternative to a VW Bug? We’ve got just the thing! Here on facebook Marketplace is a 1956 Morris Minor series II four-door sedan with an asking price of $3500, located in Bidwell, Ohio. Thanks to… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Grand Pa’s Barn Find: 1931 Plymouth Roadster
This 1931 Plymouth DeLuxe is about as an “all-in-the-family” example as you’ll find. The car was purchased new, 92 years ago by the seller’s grandfather and now after a lengthy barn stay, it’s time for this roadster to say… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Coupe
After WWII, Alfa Romeo required several years to re-establish design and production. It was able to continue making the glamorous but large 6C 2500 after the war, but that motorcar was completely out of sync with post-war Europe. The… more»
