Arriving at the end of the 1980s, the first-generation Geo Metro replaced the Chevy Sprint, which was available in a very cool (if you’re into tiny, low-powered cars as I am) turbo version, which was missing from the Geo’s… more»
Real TV General Lee: 1969 Dodge Charger
One of the most popular TV shows of the early 1980s was The Dukes of Hazzard. And one of its primary characters was not a person but an automobile – a 1969 Dodge Charger named the General Lee. Though… more»
Sitting For Years: 1977 Yamaha RD400D
Appearing to have been modified, with different exhaust pipes, lower handlebars, and finned heads in an unusual gold color, this 1977 Yamaha RD400D is reported to have been sitting for years and isn’t currently in running condition. It turns… more»
KITT Replica: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
There have been a lot of famous cars over the years that have played central roles in television action series. In the 1960s, there was the Batmobile that assisted Batman and Robin in their crime-fighting escapades. Then there was… more»
74k Miles: Unrestored 1963 Buick Riviera
With exactly 40,000 Rivieras built for the 1963 model year and an anecdotally decent survival rate, there’s usually one for sale whenever you’re looking; however, as a guy who spent 20 long years looking for his, I know that… more»
BF Auction: 2008 Saturn Sky RedLine
While the Pontiac Solstice vs. Saturn Sky debate doesn’t infiltrate popular consciousness to the same extent as the Coke vs. Pepsi debate, it was definitely a thing back in the mid-to-late 2000s, but why can’t you like them both?… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1975 Dodge 1800 Deluxo
Made for a decade, between 1971 and 1980, the ultimate in badge-engineering could have been Chrysler’s Rootes Group version of the Hillman Avenger in the form of the Dodge 1800, made for the Brazilian market in Brazil. Did any… more»
Same Owner 26 Years: 53K-Mile 1975 AMC Pacer
The seller of this 1975 AMC Pacer says it’s mostly original inside and out, with “mostly original paint” and has had the same owner since 1999. It isn’t a perfect car by any means, but it’s 50 years old… more»
Foglia Green Donation: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
It’s time to play my favorite game of what got donated this week in California. This time, it’s a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, which is perhaps the only version of a classic Alfa model that you will see unceremoniously… more»
Nimble Wedge: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
The Ferrari 308 GT4 is the successor to one of the most beautiful cars ever produced – the Dino 246 GT. The sinuous grace of the 246 has helped its value scale astonishing heights, exceeding $600k for outstanding examples…. more»
No Reserve! 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
Behold – the top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz R107: the 560 SL, this one minted in 1987, available here on eBay in a no-reserve auction. The bidding has reached $9000 and the car is located in Conway, South Carolina. Said to be… more»
390 V8 “Woodie”: 1969 Ford Torino Squire
The Country Squire was a full-size station wagon sold by Ford for more than 40 years (1950 to 1991). But, Squire versions of Ford’s compact and mid-size wagons were also available during part of this era, meaning they (too)… more»
34K Miles? 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1
We cover C3 Corvettes (’68-’82) all the time, so I’m not sure there is much more that can be said about this long-running series. However, the ’70-’72 LT-1 equipped models were something special, and this 1972 subject car, so… more»
Low Mileage 1975 Mercedes-Benz 230
I once bought a Mercedes-Benz 230, much like this one, but it was a 1969 model. Someone had gone medieval on its dashboard, resulting in a huge hole. I think I paid $500 for it. Not my best Benz… more»
Seller Needs This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Gone!
The ad for this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am says that the car has new paint and the seller has a nagging wife who wants a new house. So, the seller has decided to sell this car which is claimed… more»