Let’s say you decide your life can’t go on without a mint 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D. Well, here’s your car, on eBay in Troy, Michigan. It’s as nice an example as you’re going to find of this diesel-powered juggernaut, a… more»
California Clean: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider
I once bought a close relative of this car, a 1976 Alfa Spider, for $1,200 and used it as a daily driver—though not without such foibles as a noisy differential, copious rain leaks (despite a new top) and, inevitably… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Beautiful Survivor: 1957 Mercury Monterey
Here’s a very tidy 1957 Mercury Monterey two-door hardtop on Craigslist in the Chicago area with a $11,500 asking price. Thanks to Rocco B. for this one.
Nov 1, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Big Block Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
They say to buy the best car you can find, so is this the top-of-the-heap project 1969 Corvette? Probably not, but it’s on eBay in Janesville, Wisconsin without a reserve and a $8,100 bid. It’s not running and was… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty 1973 Citroen SM Project
Because they’re complex and very few Americans can fix them, Maserati-engined Citroen SMs tend to get hidden away when they break down. This 1973 example on eBay in Bullhead City, Arizona has been stored for 20 years, and was… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Three Lancia Beta Coupes For $1,200
It’s rare to see even one Lancia Beta coupe, but this vendor in Gardendale, Texas has put three of them for sale as a package on Craigslist. The “bundle deal” is a mere $1,200, and you’d be nuts to… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1948 Packard Custom Eight Convertible Project
In the 1949 film noir Impact, starring Brian Donleavy, Ella Raines, and Helen Walker, Donleavy drives a Packard convertible (described as a “roadster” in the movie) that’s nearly identical to the one on offer here, a 1948 Custom Eight… more»
Oct 11, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Driver With Patina: 1940 Packard 120
Want a restoration candidate you can drive while you slowly improve it? This ragged-but-right 1940 Packard 120 (or One Twenty) sedan in Mendocino County, California on Craigslist would seem to fit the bill. The asking price is a modest… more»
Oct 3, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
All Original: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
If it’s not a “true survivor,” then maybe it’s “a real time capsule.” It’s most definitely a very clean 1966 Corvette convertible on eBay in Homer City, Pennsylvania. It’s being sold by an owner who’s had it for more… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Boasts Plenty of Originality!
Listed here on eBay in Wethersfield, Connecticut (near Hartford) is this very nice 1961 Corvette, with both soft and hard tops. Better hurry—there are only two days left in the auction, with the bidding up to $46,000. Frankly, if… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Preserve or Restore? 1931 Ford Model A Pickup
It’s a 1931 Ford Model A pickup truck, and it’s here on eBay in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The honest what-you-see-is-what-you-get truck has been stored inside since 1975. The engine turns freely—with a wrench—and the ignition key is included. “Overall… more»
Sep 11, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Rare German Fuldamobil Microcar
The owner gives us very little information about his unusual car, which is a baby blue 1955 Fulda NRW 200. It’s here on eBay with a $13,500 Buy It Now. The catch is that the car is located in… more»
Sep 7, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
45k Original Miles: 1974 Jaguar XJ6L
What’s being sold on Craigslist in Minneapolis is “a nice rust-free 1974 Jaguar XJ6L.” The asking price is $9,000 for this 45,000-mile un-restored survivor.
Sep 1, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ex-Competition 1961 MGA Offers Plenty of Possibilities
Found here on Facebook Marketplace in Marquette, Michigan is this 1961 MGA 1600 that obviously saw competition at one point. It’s now a garage find and is available for $5,850.
Aug 23, 2023 • Auctions • 16 Comments
Rust-Free 1968 Mercury Cougar
The seller bought this clean-looking 1968 Mercury Cougar, for sale on eBay in Columbia, New Jersey “sight unseen” a dozen years ago because it was stated to be 99 percent rust-free and a former resident of Arizona. “Upon receiving… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Only Needs A Top: 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible
This 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible is for sale here on eBay in Jacksonville, Florida. It’s a beautiful car, needing only minor work, and bids are currently hovering around $9,000 with the reserve not met. With just 1,250 of these… more»
