The Best Kit You Could Buy? 1970 Amante GT
What you see in this photo is a 1970 Amante GT, a fiberglass custom created during the heyday of the kit car craze. This example is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Facebook Marketplace for $3,250. Many… more»
Brass Era Beauty: 1915 Hudson Six-40
The first few decades of the 20th century were an exciting time in the motoring world, especially in America. While the story we learn in school tends to focus on the ubiquitous Ford Model T, there were a host… more»
Rare Six-Cylinder: 1969 MGC Roadster
Although it might seem familiar at first glance, this is one of the most rare British sports cars ever to hit American shores. This 1969 MGC convertible is one of only 1,757 produced in Abingdon that year. Located in… more»
One-Owner Survivor: 1968 Pontiac GTO
While the car is a beauty, its provenance is a story unto itself. Folks, this is a genuine one-owner garage find, bought new in 1968 and left sleeping in the garage since 1978! This 1968 Pontiac GTO is located… more»
Barn Racer: 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite
Twenty-seven is an interesting number. Not as fascinating as some, perhaps, but it is both a perfect cube– rare enough– and a number raised to itself, which is even more unusual in the broad sweep of the integers. But… more»
Seventies Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Suburban
Like many of my generation, I have fond memories of the Chevy Suburban. The natural choice for everything from camping trips to the morning school run, it was the workhorse of the suburbs, the SUV that checked things off… more»
Hollywood Find: 1955 Ford F-100
A legend of cinema with a career stretching from the late ’70s to his untimely death in 2009, Patrick Swayze was an dancer, actor, singer, and more. A triple threat in the vein of Gene Kelley, he was cast… more»
Garage Find: 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV
Before there were Ferraris, red meant Alfa Romeo, and boy does it look good on this 1973 2000 GTV. This Italian classic calls Wilmington, Illinois, home, and is listed here on eBay. At the time of writing the bid… more»
Brazilian Beauty: 1978 Puma GTE
In the world of sports cars, it’s not unusual to see efforts that marry the mechanical know-how of one culture with another nation’s talent for design. A number of examples of American/European partnerships spring to mind: the DeTomaso… more»
Dusty 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 4-Speed
There are certain questions that encourage the thinking soul to stop for a moment and plumb the depths of reason in search of an answer. What is the sound of one hand clapping? How many roads must a man… more»
Big Healey Underneath: Fiberfab Jamaican
When is an Austin-Healey not an Austin-Healey? When it’s a Fiberfab Jamaican! This rebodied 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 was supposedly parked in 1969. It’s located in Laguna Beach, California, and is advertised here on Craigslist. Though the current owner hasn’t… more»
That Old Black Magic: 1978 Dodge Warlock
If Halloween didn’t deliver enough thrills and chills this year, how about this spooky ride: a 1978 Dodge Warlock. Listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace, this running and driving (but not stopping) pickup can be yours for $5,000…. more»
Diamond in the Rough? 1939 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe
In terms of rarity alone, it would be hard to beat this 1939 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and listed here on Facebook Marketplace, this classic is available for $12,000. Many thanks to Will Zeier… more»
Pre-war Classic: 1937 Austin 10/4 Cambridge
Like many, I have a soft spot for BBC dramas, particularly the family-friendly All Creatures Great and Small. It’s nice to have a show that I can watch with the kids that doesn’t involve crime scenes or capes or… more»
Fire Engine Red: 1957 Dodge D300
I don’t know that there is a car that doesn’t look good in red, and this former New Jersey fire vehicle certainly wears the color well. No. 2 is a 1957 Dodge D300 pickup, located in Addison, Illinois, only… more»
Trade for a Tractor: 1970 Fiberfab Valkyrie
It’s said that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. Yet this fiberglass beauty is certainly its own animal, and the car that inspired it surely needs no further praise. This is a 1970 Fiberfab Valkyrie, located in… more»
