Buyers seeking a turnkey classic to park in their garage currently face an enormous range of choices in the market. With prices beginning to rebound after a tough year in 2023, now might be the time to strike. An… more»
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Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked in The ’80s: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette 454
The 1974 model year was a significant one in the production cycle of the C3 Corvette. It was the last opportunity buyers had to order their new toy with the iconic big-block under the hood. This garage find is… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Estate Find: 11K-Mile 1976 Ford LTD Brougham
Most people won’t instantly think of the old TV show Barnaby Jones every time they see a brown Ford LTD from the 1970s, but I do. Maybe that’s why I have no friends, I spend too much time on… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 1,640: 1956 Hudson Hornet Hollywood
Once the pent-up demand for new automobiles post-World War II was resolved, the grim reaper would start to come after the independent automakers. This included Kaiser-Frazer Corp, Nash-Kelvinator Corp., and Hudson Motor Car Co. To survive, the latter two… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 International Scout II
Some owners will purchase a project candidate with realistic visions of returning that vehicle to its former glory. However, life sometimes has an inconvenient way of intervening, and they must concede that their pride and joy will never receive… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Imported from England: 1962 Land Rover Project
If you watch movies like Born Free or Hatari! from the 1960s, you’re likely to see a Land Rover running around. Nothing like the ultra-luxurious Land Rovers of today, they were rough-and-tough Jeep-like pickups with aluminum bodies. The Series… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Tarp Life is No Life: 1974 Lotus Europa
Lotus Europas have a reputation for being rather fragile. Part of that is due to Colin Chapman’s never-ending desire to make his cars as light as possible. Another part of that is Chapman’s perchance for being parsimonious. When you… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Three-Speed Manual? 1961 Chrysler 300 G
Every time I stumble upon one of these Chrysler letter cars, such as this 1961 Model G, I’m amazed that high-end Chrysler pushed full-size performance to the extent that they did. I always think of Chrysler, in this era,… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL With Patina
The 1963 to 1971 Mercedes-Benz “Pagoda” SL, 230 through 280, is among the most breathtaking of global designs. On offer in Miami, Florida via eBay is this somewhat battered example of the 1964 230SL, the model that kicked off… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Bargain Luxury? 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
“Cadillac for ’76. You don’t pamper it. It pampers you. Whatever size . . . whatever model you choose. Because every Cadillac comes equipped with Cadillac comfort, convenience and luxury.” So says a 1976 Cadillac brochure, and they’re right…. more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Extra Chassis Included: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project
When first checking out this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, my initial thought was it’s probably worth saving but would likely be a major ordeal and time-consuming task to get this one back on the road. While the car’s indeed going… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Rush to Sell: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL pops up surprisingly often as a barn find project, especially among other variations of Mercedes drop-tops. You could likely fall down quite a rabbit hole in terms of the “why” factor, from perhaps more families holding… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Euro-Spec Cabriolet: 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera
This 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is an example of a European-market car that shows very low miles with just 63,077 on the clock as indicated in the listing. The gray market cars are almost always seen as more special… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Yours To Preserve: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
I don’t really care that this 1967 Chevelle shown on ebay is not a muscle car. How often do you see one so original and pristine as this? If you’re in my camp on this one, then jump in… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Make an Offer: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
Rarity claims for any classic must be taken at face value unless a seller holds documentary evidence supporting their belief. Such is the case with this 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser. The seller describes its paint shade as rare, and… more»
Feb 8, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Two Zephyr Deal: 1937 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan and Parts Car
Amid the Great Depression, the management of the Lincoln Division of the Ford Motor Company took an incredible risk. With sales of the hand-built Model K lagging, Edsel Ford and his team designed and built one of the most… more»
