The tendency to expect every old-school Volkswagen Bus to be a grand slam on eBay can leave us unprepared for spotting one at a potentially reasonable price point. You get so accustomed to someone asking for the sun and… more»
Stunning Transformation: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While it was essentially “business as usual” below the skin when Chevrolet introduced the C3 Corvette, the styling captured the public’s imagination. It wasn’t merely a domestic phenomenon because the C3 remains one of the most recognizable cars globally…. more»
Dismantled in 1993: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1967 Camaro Z28 was one of Chevrolet’s best-kept secrets, with only 602 buyers splashing the cash on what would become an American legend. By 1969, the story was different, with sales rising to an impressive 20,302. This Z28… more»
Older Restoration: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
The seller refers to this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup as an older restoration, but I’m inclined to consider that process was more a refurbishment. I draw this conclusion due to the changes it underwent, although reversing them would be… more»
(Too Bad) It’s An Automatic: 1973 Datsun 240Z
As soon as I looked at the ad for this 1973 Datsun 240Z, I knew it had to be an automatic. That turned out to be true. How did I know? Because the lack of a stick shift would… more»
Elegant Droptop: 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible
The Chrysler Imperial has a bit of a confusing history, as in its first nearly 3 decades of production the Imperial was actually a car model made by Chrysler. But then the company decided the Imperial might better compete… more»
Bring In The Clones! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass/442
Looks a lot like a 1972 Oldsmobile 442, right? Well the seller, fortunately, cuts to the chase and tells us that it’s not, it’s a clone and that’s appreciated. In the world of collectible cars, I have never had… more»
Army SUV: 1954 Willys Jeep M38A1
Willys-Overland is mostly known for bringing us the Jeep. It was a versatile, no-frills, utility vehicle that saw more than a half-million copies consumed alone during World War II. This 1954 edition of the M38A1 likely missed seeing any… more»
Numbers-Matching G-Code: 1969 Boss 302 Ford Mustang
For the first generation of the Boss 302 Ford Mustang to have only lasted 2 years, this pony sure made a big splash in small block history considering the brief amount of time it was made and how few… more»
Original Sea Blue Paint: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof
When I was nine, my dad bought a new ’65 VW Beetle (in Ruby Red). He loved that car and was a VW man the rest of his life. Dad, ever the thrifty one, decided the new gas-sipping Beetle… more»
LT1/4-Speed! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Maco Shark
If somebody posed the question at a Corvette gathering of what’s the ultimate street C3 in terms of looks, I’d have to throw out my two cents that the Maco Shark bodies are a worthy contender. In addition to… more»
Going In Style! 1988 Excalibur Limousine
More than 30 years after its passing, the Excalibur is remembered for its quirky styling, fashioned after a 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. What most folks don’t remember is that it was an effort started while Studebaker was in business. That… more»
Bone Stock Z32: 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
The Z32-chassis Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo is one of the more iconic Japanese sports cars to emerge from the early 19990s but it’s still difficult to this day to pick a winner from that bumper crop of high-end coupes…. more»