Has it come to this, then? Is a four-door “malaise era” 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass worth $12 grand? Someone thinks so, and just such a car is being sold here on craigslist for that price. (With thanks for the tip… more»
27K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
This 1986 Toyota MR2 is a low-mileage example that was supposedly put into storage between 2005 and 2015. The body has been repainted, and curiously, the rear spoiler deleted. These first-generation MR2s are mild sleepers on the marketplace today,… more»
Grandpa’s Square Body: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
The decision to sell a vehicle that has been in your family for some time is never easy. Personally, I don’t know if I could do it. The owner of this original 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is the grandson… more»
Original Paint: 64k Mile 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Lately, I’ve seen an uptick in interest in the weird and wonderful VW Thing. This is purely subjective, but I’ve spotted more in the flesh in the past two years than I can recall any time prior. In fact,… more»
Looks Muscular! 1977 Plymouth Volare Road Runner
Sadly, the 1977 Plymouth Road Runner isn’t one of the models as fondly remembered as many of its predecessors, and to just the casual Mopar fan it may just barely be remembered at all, as fewer than 5,000 of… more»
BF Auction: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Even in project form, E-Types are exciting! So imagine how we felt when a local guy called up and asked if we could help him sell three that he inherited from his father. All three are from 1969 and… more»
Retro Before It Was a Thing: 1969 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
For decades, Harley-Davidson has marketed their motorcycles with the company’s history as their selling point. While the new lines have strayed from that well-worn path a bit, it is nostalgia that plays an oversized role in the company’s offerings. … more»
Ultra Rare: 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
The Bonneville became an integral part of the Pontiac model lineup in 1958, but its introduction as a Convertible derivative of the Star Chief in 1957 left buyers breathless. The company brought every option to the table, including fuel… more»
Highly Optioned: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
As automotive technology evolved, buyers could load more optional extras into their new purchases. From the beginning, when choices were limited to body style and paint color, the world has become the motorist’s oyster. The original owner of this… more»
No Reserve: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Although buyers knew that a new model was waiting in the wings, ready for release the following year, it didn’t prevent the 1962 Corvette from setting a sales record. The sales increase from the previous year was significant, demonstrating… more»
53k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible
Chevrolet introduced its Second Generation Chevelle in 1968, and depending on the buyer’s budget, they could order their new car with a drivetrain combination from pretty sedate to genuinely muscular. Some buyers chose to tread the middle ground, which… more»
Blasphemous Shop Truck: 1957 Ford F-100
We have all seen the T-shirts and memes with Henry Ford’s disapproving mug staring down at us with some disapproving line about putting a Chevrolet engine in a Ford. While Henry passed on long before this became a thing… more»
It’s Supreme! 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Appreciation for GM’s mid-sized Colonnade A-body cars (’73-’77) is mixed. Some like them, and others find them to be an affront after the uber-successful ’68-’72 edition. One thing that’s not debatable, however, is their sales success – popularity ran… more»
Gold Chains Version: 1978 Lincoln Mark V
I sorta stepped in it when I covered this 1971 Lincoln Mark III two weeks ago. I stated, “the Mark IV which was kind of OK at first but then it developed into a porcine, underpowered, disco-duck of a… more»
Right-Hand Drive 1967 Lotus Elan S3 SE Coupe
Lotus cars are coming out of the woodwork these days, as Barn Finds has featured several lately. These British sports cars were mostly fiberglass with mostly useful engines producing almost enough power. From the early Elite to the later… more»