A bunch of craigslist ads recently popped up featuring a wide variety of classic cars, many of which haven’t been seen in years. In addition, there’s a variety of cars available not included in the listing, all of which are located at an undisclosed location in Dallas. The seller is helping clean out the collection of a relative who has stored these cars in their yard for decades. Find all of the ads here, where you can contact the seller.Continue Reading »
It’s not often that a seller threatens with what they will do to their vehicle if it doesn’t sell, but in the case of this rare 1947 Pontiac Streamliner woody wagon, it will likely be chopped up to create a street rod. In 1947, a wagon would set you back $2,282, a considerable sum after World War II, but now it will cost you around $25,000 for this once-regal cruiser. Find it here on eBay in Natick, Massachusetts with one day left before the seller pulls out the saw.Continue Reading »
From the good people who brought us the laughter inducing Robin, comes this 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5A. Known for its unusual shape and impressive performance, the Scimitar packs Ford V6 power with a commodious interior housed within a fiberglass shell. The example up for sale is reportedly one of five in the country and has been with the current owner since 1982. Find it here on eBay in Farmingdale, New Jersey with bidding at $3,650 and only one day left!Continue Reading »
1963 was the last year for many signature Corvette design elements, such as the trademark split rear window and stylish hood vents. While we may never know why this example sat dusty and forgotten for so many years, but perhaps the previous owner of this ’63 Sting Ray hid it away with grand plans for restoration. With under 100k miles and many of the original features still intact, it’s no wonder bidding is already over $31,000 with one day left on the auction. Find it here on eBay in Webb City, Missouri.Continue Reading »
The Daimler Conquest line began life in 1953 as a Saloon car. It was developed to provide affordable luxury at a time when England was moving beyond the post-WW2 period to become a major power in the automotive industry. The most sporting model in the Conquest line was this stylish two-seat Roadster. This rescued and now restored barn find 1955 Roadster is now available here on Hemmings in Clearwater, Florida for $75,000. Special thanks to Henry K. for this submission.Continue Reading »
Elva was a cottage maker of race and road cars in England beginning in 1955. Although production numbers were small, Elvas punched well above their weight due to their agility and simple but effective engineering. Elvas carried Mark Donohue to his first racing championships when he won the SCCA F and E Production titles in 1960 and 1961. Find this rare 1968 Elva Courier Mk IV SE here on eBay in Stratford, Connecticut with bidding at $3750.Continue Reading »
This Jag was destined for a new home overseas when slow paperwork stopped the sale. Now, it sits once again waiting for a prospective buyer to start the restoration of one of the world’s most memorable British sports cars. This 1970 E-Type coupe is a true two-seater with a powerful 4.2L straight-six up front. Wouldn’t you like to be the first one to turn the ignition key after returning this neglected cat to its original glory? Find it for sale here on craigslist by Main Street Motors, a classic car dealer in New Jersey, for $14,500.Continue Reading »
The best known Hertz Shelbys were the 1966 models. It’s less well known that Hertz ordered Shelby GT350s for their rental fleet at least through 1968. This modified 1968 Hertz GT350 is said to be a barn find and can be found here on eBay in Littleton, Colorado with a Buy It Now price of $55,000 with the option to make an offer.Continue Reading »
UPDATE – Turns out the seller listed the car as a ’56, but it is actually a ’58.
The Porsche Speedster is coveted by collectors around the world and it is not hard to see why. With their cut down windshield and bucket seats, this is the vintage Porsche to have. They are rare and normally only show up for sale at live auctions, so you can imagine our surprise when we discovered this dusty 1956 1958 Speedster on craigslist in Los Angeles, California.Continue Reading »
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the first US human space flight, so it seems appropriate to talk about America’s space heros. As a perk for being heros, the astronauts were given Corvettes on $1/year leases by Jim Rathman’s GM dealership in Florida. One of those Corvettes, a 1967 Sting Ray which was used by Neil Armstrong, has surfaced from a decades-long slumber in a basement garage in Florida. Find it here on eBay in Merritt Island, Florida with bidding at an astonishing quarter million and the reserve still not met!Continue Reading »
A bunch of craigslist ads recently popped up featuring a wide variety of classic Continue Reading »
UPDATE - Turns out the seller listed the car as a '56, but it is actually a Continue Reading »
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