Archive for January, 2011
by eBay Motors in Listings
An unlikely classic car with an unknown history is up for sale on eBay Motors. Check out the 1973 VW Talon Air Force project car. The seller states that he has extensively researched the history of this car but has come up empty handed. He has called museums, Facebooked names written on the door inscription and posted on Volkswagen websites. [...]
by Chad Tyson in Listings, Vintage Cars
If you’re looking for an iconic British roadster, a Healey 3000 should be at the top of your list. The “Big Healey” gets its nickname from its higher engine output over earlier models. With 17,712 built during the 1963-1967 production run, they’re not rare, but clean examples really stand out. This two-tone BJ8 has “had [...]
by Tony Piff in Listings, Vintage Cars
There’s nothing quite like blowing the doors off the competition in something that looks like a family hauler. This ’64 wagon is the perfect sleeper: it looks beautifully stock, but under the fresh repaint (in factory teal), it’s fitted with a 1999 5.2-liter Magnum V8 with an Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold and a Holley [...]
by Chad Tyson in Listings, Vintage Cars
Chevrolet’s Super Sport package has been used on everything from the pony cars to full-size, big-block, fire-breathing beasts. A claimed true SS, this Chevrolet Impala convertible doesn’t have a big-block, but rather a 327-ci small-block. The seller says it’s a very nice running and driving Impala, and with great looks and room for five (and [...]
by Jim Pickering in Listings, Vintage Cars
Nothing screams hot rod more than a chopped 5-window Ford coupe. From pre-WWII dry lake racing through the custom scene of the 1960s and 1970s, Ford’s Model As were among the most popular rides—after all, they were lightweight, relatively easy to come by, and could be easily modified thanks to a massive aftermarket parts network. [...]
by Tony Piff in Listings, Trucks, Vintage Cars
Classic pickups are still hot in the marketplace, but if you’re looking for a vintage hauler that’ll really stand out from the crowd, you have to stay away from the ubiquitous Fords and Chevrolets. This Dodge is described as “all original,” with the interior restored to “original looking condition.” The seller says he purchased it [...]
by Tony Piff in Listings, Vintage Cars
GT Juniors don’t have a lot of grunt, but they’re excellent in the handling department, and their revvy small-displacement engines and 5-speed manual transmissions make them great fun to drive. Unlike the higher-performance GTV, the Junior was never officially imported to the states, but enthusiasts have brought in a fair number over the years, and [...]
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