As we roll into the end of December, we are constantly reminded that Santa Claus will soon be here. While we wait for the arrival of Kris Kringle and his sleigh pulled by nine reindeer (Rudolph included), it is… more»
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Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Toyota Power, Lotus Design: 1974 Super Seven
Owning a road-going Lotus can be described as an ethereal handling experience with a gravy ladle full of aggravation poured on top of it. The cars are beautiful, the handling is sublime, and the build quality is often as… more»
Jul 27, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Always Stored Inside: 1974 Jensen-Healey
If you take a bird’s eye view of the automotive marketplace post-WWII, you notice some interesting patterns. One of the most fascinating is the rise and fall of the British sports car. These fun-to-drive convertibles arrived on these shores… more»
May 8, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Original Paint? 1974 International Scout II Traveltop 4×4
This 1974 International Harvester Scout II is shiny. The seller states that the SUV still wears its original paint and is powered by an inline 6 cylinder engine. The Scout II is listed for sale here on eBay and… 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»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Forty Years Hidden: 1974 Lotus Elite
Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Cars, was an interesting fellow. Obsessed with racing, Chapman’s creations won races in everything from amateur hill climbs to Formula One. His design principle was simple: the lighter the better. Sometimes too light… more»
Oct 31, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Too Small? 1974 MG Midget
To be honest, we are fairly spoiled as consumers. We live in a time where choices are plenty and everything is bigger. At least for now. Take for example automobiles. Lengths, widths, and curb weights average out to be… more»
Oct 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
4 Speed Super Duty: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455
There is just one day left on the auction of this 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455. The car is listed here on eBay and is located in Mesa, Arizona. It is being sold by a dealer and is reported… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There were 10 different colors and 3 engine options available for a buyer to select when ordering a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. The person that ordered this car chose well. They picked Code 80 Corvette Orange with a black interior…. more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
L-82 Convertible: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation of the Corvette was the longest running iteration of America’s Sports Car spanning three decades (1968-1982). This example is a 1974 Corvette equipped with the performance version of the 350 cubic inch V8 engine. It is… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Commemorating The End: 1974 John Player Norton
By 1974, the British Motorcycle industry was getting beaten both on and off the track by Japanese competitors. Just as they had come along and brought the American motorcycle industry to its knees, the British were experiencing their turn… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1974 International Harvester Scout II
This 1974 International Harvester Scout II is located in Mansfield, Texas. There are three days left in the auction and the Scout is bid to $15,750 but the reserve has not been met. It is listed here on eBay… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
No Reserve and One-Family Owned: 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
What a profile. I had forgotten how sculpted and stylish these ’74 Chryslers were (and I’m digging the roofline, rear fender treatment, and those factory side skirts). If this one was black-on-black, it would actually look a bit badass,… more»
Jan 27, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
5 Speed Tremec: 1974 Pontiac Super Duty 455 Trans Am
There are some cars that instantly evoke strong emotions. The Pontiac Trans Am is one of those cars and one of the reasons might be that the car carried the flame for performance throughout the 1970’s while other manufacturers… more»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
59K Mile 454 Powered: 1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
A nice clean original truck typically brings back memories for those of us who grew up around a certain make or model. My Dad bought a 1972 Chevrolet SWB Stepside truck from a utility company for $600 for my… more»
Sep 11, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1 of 260 Built: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
Good things can come in small packages. In this case, a good thing came in a large enclosed transporter. The seller bought this ’74 Road Runner about five years ago, sight unseen, and had it shipped from Oregon to… more»
