29k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector’s Series

With the Continental Mark V entering its final production year in 1979, Lincoln celebrated the milestone by releasing the Collector’s Series. Offered in four exterior paint shades, the company produced 6,262 of these classics before drawing the curtain on… more»

Needs Some TLC: 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

By the time the last of the long-running, classic Alfa Romeo Spiders was imported to the United States, it landed almost smack dab into the middle of Miata fever, so it’s little wonder that only 938 were imported in… more»

MicroCar Project: 1960 Goggomobile TS250 Coupe

This Goggomobile is hitching a ride on a forklift as the seller sets it up for its photo shoot. The little coupe weighs less than 1000 lbs, and it represents the resurgence of post-war Europe as consumers moved off… more»

6k-Mile Engine: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Camaro Z/28 began in 1967 as Chevy’s entrant in the Trans Am division of the Sports Car Club of America. Production began slowly until it became recognized as the pony car’s leading performance machine. The second-generation Camaro arrived… more»

Nova SS Poncho? 1973 Pontiac Ventura Sprint

From 1964 to 1970, Pontiac did not have a compact car in its portfolio. The Tempest/LeMans had been promoted to mid-size status after the 1963 model year. With sales of the Chevy Nova running high, Pontiac was the first… more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliners

Looking for a competitive advantage, Ford redesigned its cars in 1957 and added a product that the competition did not have. That was a “Hideaway Hardtop” aka retractable hardtop (part sedan/part convertible). Skyliner was the branded name and was… more»

Well-Sorted Wagon: 1965 Volvo 122S

In 1965, few cars would announce their owners’ practical natures like a Volvo 122S (or a 544). But a station wagon? If you pulled up to your date’s house in this thing, you’d earn their parents’ trust in no… more»

Hot Hatch: 1984 Dodge Colt

If you’re in the market for something cool and unusual in the under $5.000 range, this 1984 Dodge Colt seems to have plenty to offer, and I’m confident this one will turn quite a few heads as you zip… more»

1 of 2,600: 1987 Subaru RX Turbo 5-Speed

Appearing as if it’s in jacked-up stump-jump mode, this 1987 Subaru RX Turbo Coupe is a rare car to see today. They say this one has a 2″ lift, but it sure looks like more than that to me…. more»

Cool Hot Rod Cruiser: 1962 Ford Ranchero

Is it a car? Is it a truck? Is it both? Well, yes, it’s both, but it’s a lightweight in terms of its truck tendencies. Still, 20,000 buyers lined up in 1962 and plunked down $2,300+ for Ford’s functional… more»

Highly Original: 1966 Cadillac Calais Coupe

I’m old enough to remember when owning a Cadillac meant (a) you had “arrived,” (b) you were considered rich, and (c) you were driving the very best luxury car made in America. Yes, Cadillac used to have that kind… more»

Wild Custom: 1979 Corvette Turned Mach 5 Tribute

Every now and then, a listing pops up that stops you in your tracks—not because it’s rare in the traditional sense, but because it’s so unmistakably one-of-a-kind. This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, listed here on eBay. transformed into a full-blown… more»

Factory Turbo: 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe

Much of the turbocharged Buick attention seems to center around the Regal T-Type and Grand National, and rightly so, as these were and still are fine offerings highly sought after by collectors.  However, one that pre-dates these is the… more»

Van, Boat, Or Motorhome? 1986 Ford Boaterhome!

If this rig had a helicopter as part of the package, it would really be something, not that a van that swallows a huge boat and then hauls it around as if nothing was unusual about that, wasn’t enough…. more»

Oregon SVT: 1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) introduced a few fun and interesting vehicles, not the least of which was a single-cab short-bed pickup. I see maybe two single-cab short-bed pickups a month and can’t remember the last time I saw… more»

Turnkey T3 Pickup: 1987 Volkswagen Doka

Do you ever get to a point where you swear up and down you’re done exploring new projects and vehicle types, content to stick with what you know? I get that way more and more, especially since what limited… more»

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