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2010-06-13T17:47:00.004+01:00

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Chevrolet Corvair Monza Turbo

2010-02-10T01:04:00.001Z

The Corvair Monza was one of the world's first two turbocharged automobiles. In the spring of 1962, General Motors introduced the Oldsmobile Jetfire Turbo and this Corvair Monza Turbo, the first-ever applications of an exhaust-driven compressor in a production car.

This Monza was built in 1963 and appears to be in good order, and original except for some interior add-ons and incorrect 1970's-era wheels and tyres. Note that the correct horsepower for this car is 150; not 180 as the air filter decal and seller state. The 180 hp version did not arrive until 1965, when the body was restyled and the name of the turbo version was changed to from Monza to Corsa (retaining the Italian theme.)

These cars are quite rare outside the US. With the limited slip 'Positraction' differential and rear-engine traction, this wold be an ideal candidate for the Monte-Carlo Rallye Historique. On eBay Switzerland with a starting bid of CHF 9,900 or a Buy-It-Now price of CHF 13,900. Located in Bern, Switzerland. See it here.

Colourful 1979 Citroën Dyane

2009-09-23T16:25:00.005+01:00

Wild Citroën Dyane is finished in searingly incendiary yellow with red interior and will never be confused with today's cars sporting such colourful finishes as black and grey! The Dyane was an upscale version of the 2CV with more modern styling and a rear hatch, but beneath the skin they were identical to a top-spec 2CV. It is quite unusual to find them in this condition. Reported mileage is 40,000 km. Selling dealer is asking €2,700. Located in Campania in Southern Italy. See it here.

1973 Tatra T603

2009-09-12T17:48:00.008+01:00

Update 22/09/09:

High bid of €5,305 did not meet reserve.

This Series III Tatra T603 was built in 1973, but looks like one of the original 1955 models with it's light blue and white colour scheme. The T603 is powered by the classic 2.5 litre air-cooled rear-mounted V8. The T603 was directly descended from the pre-war T77 that was a favourite transport of Eastern-Front Wehrmacht officers during the war.

Tatras were by far the most interesting of all the Communist-era automobiles and were generally driven by Party elite. Affix some proper period registration plates, get yourself a bowler hat and re-live the Cold War!

On eBay France. Located right across the Channel in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. See it here.

1978 Fiat 128 3P

2009-09-05T21:26:00.006+01:00

This one-owner RHD Fiat 128 3P 1300 is in amazingly original condition. The seller claims 40,000 miles and overall 'very good' condition. A set of genuine Fiat alloy wheels (or even the original Fiat steel wheels) would give the appearance a real boost. Unfortunately, no photos of the interior or engine compartment are supplied. If you can ignore the torque-steer when accelerating hard from rest, these are very entertaining to drive and very neutral handling for a front-wheel drive chassis. Located in Middlesex. On eBay UK. See it here.

1968 Marcos 1600GT with Free Corsican Holiday

2009-08-29T15:19:00.006+01:00

This rare LHD Marcos 1600GT is located down in Corsica and the seller is offering the buyer a one-week stay in his guest house!

The Marcos is an interesting piece of work with a monocoque constructed of aircraft plywood (a composite of mahogany, balsa and spruce) and fiberglass. It is powered by a Ford 1.6 litre engine sourced from the Cortina GT. The seats are fixed to the chassis and in lieu of seat adjustment, the pedal cluster is adjustable via an under-dash knob. The seller claims 80,000 original km and is asking €20,000 or best offer. On eBay France. See it here.

1965 Renault Caravelle Convertible

2009-08-22T01:35:00.003+01:00

The Renault Caravelle was a sixties sports car based on the Dauphine platform. Initially known as the Floride, The name was changed to Caravelle in 1962 when the car inherited mechanicals from the new R8.

This 1965 model has the 1.1 litre engine introduced in 1964, a 4-speed gearbox and 4-wheel disc brakes. For sale in Cyprus for €10,000. See it here.

Wild 1976 Triumph Stag

2009-08-14T14:29:00.002+01:00

Update 15/08/09:

Sold at the 'Buy it Now' price of £8,500.

Wow! A Triumph Stag finished in original Topaz! How many of those can there be still around?

We can almost picture Rod Stewart cruising Mayfair in this bad boy, had he not tax-exiled to the States a year before it was built. Introverts need not apply, as this flash Stag will probably garner it's driver more attention than a new Aston.

Seller claims 23,000 original miles and a full make-over. Serious buyers should be able to pull off a shag or mullet hairdo and load up some Abba on their iPod before accepting the keys. Had The Persuaders lasted 4 more seasons, we could easily see Brett Sinclair driving this car along the Moyenne Corniche, blasting out of the tunnel above Cap d'Antibes with a beautiful blonde in tow. Located in West Midlands. Listed on eBay with a starting bid of £6,500. See it here.

1972 Volvo 1800ES Sport Wagon

2009-08-05T22:01:00.009+01:00

This 1800ES Sport Wagon is in stunning unrestored and unmolested condition with a claimed 26,500 original miles. The dark blue-green paint with tan leather is a great combination on this car. Dark colours are well suited to the ES as they camouflage the rather ungainly matt black plastic cabin air extractors on the rear wings. This makes for quite an elegant and unusual looking ES - most we remember were yellow, orange or gold. The 1800ES is a rare commodity. They are quite practical and were somewhat of a later-day MGB-GT. This RHD example is tastefully equipped with period-correct wing mirrors, fog lamps, roof aerial and number plates. Performance is good with a Bosch D-Jetronic injected 2.o B-20 engine, 4-speed gearbox and overdrive. Located in Hampshire. See it here.

Pristine 1967 Fiat 500F

2009-07-31T05:41:00.011+01:00

Update 05/08/09:

An alert reader has noted that the price has been lowered to £5,25o. Hat tip to 'Ding'...

Here is a immaculate appearing Fiat 500F. It looks to be unmolested and, amazingly for a 500, "non-cutesy-fied" (try looking up that in a dictionary!) All the bits appear correct for an F inside and out with even the outside mirrors being period-correct and appropriate to the car. The mirrors are where all too many people get it wrong on an old classic.

The F debuted in 1965 with the front-hinged doors and a few other refinements and is the most desirable of late 500's. Seller is asking £5,850. Located in Sussex. See it here.

Old School Gangster Conveyance: Rover P5 V8 Coupé

2009-07-22T05:35:00.008+01:00

Update 30/07/09:

Sold for £6,150. A 14.5% discount from the first sale five months ago!

Update 22/07/09:

This Rover, originally posted here in April, has been re-listed on eBay UK Classic with a current high bid of £3,700. The ad and photos are exactly the same. Possibly the original sale did not go through. See it here.

Update 03/05/09:

Sold for £7,200.

The Rover P5 was the preferred ride of gangsters and wide boys in days gone by as well as Laurence Naismith's (Judge Fulton) daily driver in the original Persuaders TV programme.

This Coupé version of the P5B has the chopped top and dramatically slanted rear screen giving it a bit of a sporting ambiance, complimented by the correct Rostyle wheels. The period wing mirrors complete the look. The 3.5 litre V8 gives it plenty of poke and a rumbling soundtrack. When you get tired of listening to the motor, raise the windows and listen to some Matt Monro whilst ensconced in that leather and wood interior. In Luxembourg. On eBay, currently £4,300. See it here.

Amazingly Original Skoda Octavia Coupé

2009-07-15T17:13:00.008+01:00

Update 23/7/09: Failed to meet reserve at €2,244

Original and complete Skoda Octavia 1220 Coupé with only 34,000 original km. Seller claims no rust and a 'tip-top' underside. These are robust and interesting cars with a front mounted water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine and independent rear suspension.

Currently €671 on eBay Germany. See it here.

Wolseley 1500 Mark I

2009-06-27T17:08:00.003+01:00

Very correct and original 1957 Wolseley 1500. Attractive colour combination of green and white with red interior. Ad mentions 12,500 original miles!?! Asking £3,000.

Worth an investigation. Located in Moray. See it here.

1971 Fiat 850 Sport Coupé

2009-06-20T17:06:00.015+01:00

Update 30/6/09: Failed to meet reserve.

Rare Fiat 850 Sport Coupé. A very complete and unmolested example. These Fiats were quite entertaining to drive and none other than famed road tester John Bolster owned one. The 850 Coupé won Category 1, Group 1 in the 1967 Monte-Carlo Rallye and the Coupés are still active in vintage rallying today. The rare Sport version included the extra inset driving lights up front, a faux-wood rim steering wheel, a tachometer and other goodies.

This one appears to have been originally yellow and at some point was re-sprayed resale red. The seller states that there is some light corrosion that needs attention. We would take a good look at that, and make sure the repaint was done properly. We would also get rid of the current boy-racer steering wheel and 1980's outside mirrors and try to track down the original bits. This might be a great buy if it can be bought at the right price. On eBay France with a starting bid of €1,000. Located in Aquitaine. See it here.

Vanden Plas Princess 1300 MkII Project

2009-06-12T20:25:00.003+01:00

This 1970 Vanden Plas Princess 1300 Mk II is to be sold at auction 25 June with a sales estimate of £700-1200. It has travelled only 39,000 miles and appears to be in quite good overall condition except for corroded sills which have led to MOT failure. The wood and hide interior seem to be in fine fettle, showing a nice patina. This would make a fine purchase for anyone who can do their own work on the sills and the result would be well worth the effort. See it here.

1968 Austin Mini Cooper Mk1

2009-06-11T17:33:00.008+01:00

Update 21/6/09: Sold for £5,200.

1968 was the last and final year for the Mark 1 series Mini's. This Austin Cooper 1275 looks the part in official BMC racing colours, and features widened stock steel wheels - a nice alterative to the usual Minilites. We are big fans of the Mark I's as they lack the big carbuncle-like grill of the later models. Other than the usual missing cabin-air hose, the engine compartment looks very impressive and original and likewise for the interior except for a too-small aftermarket steering wheel. Though built as a standard Cooper, the seller claims to have added all the S bits. On eBay (currently £1,000.) See it here.

1961 Renault Dauphine Gordini R 1091

2009-06-04T23:53:00.007+01:00

Time for a Corsican holiday? That's where you will find this very original and complete Renault Dauphine Gordini R 1091. It appears completely original except for the later R8 1.3-style Gordini wheels. We would replace them straight away as not only are they out of period, but they put way to much rubber on the road to have fun with.

Corsica is a fitting place for this Renault since the first ever Tour de Corse Rally in 1956 was won by Gilberte Thirion and Nadège Ferrier in a Dauphine! In addition to the Gordini engine and suspension upgrades, The R 1091 came with a 4-speed gearbox. It is listed on eBay France for a fixed price (no bidding) of €10,000. see it here.

Triumph TR4: 63,000 Original Miles

2009-05-28T17:14:00.008+01:00

This LHD TR4 in Triumph Racing Green with black leather and steel wheels is claimed to be all original and it sure looks it. Even the radio appears original and period-correct. The only items seemingly out of place are the 1980's-era radio aerial which needs to be replaced straight away, and the driver's seat, which has been reupholstered incorrectly.

Triumph Racing Green with black is an unbeatable colour combination for a TR and we like the way it sits on the steel disc wheels. It is located in the Midwestern U.S. and listed for $12,500. See it here.

Volvo Amazon 122 2-Litre: Solid Swedish Steel

2009-05-25T23:14:00.006+01:00

We like the two-tone look on these Amazons and it is quite rare to see one. This 1970 RHD example was the last year of production and benefits from having the 2-litre B-20 engine and front disc brakes. The red and white exterior with red and black interior is a hard combination to beat, and looks particularly good with the original wild Volvo '70's four-spoke steering wheel. This would make a fantastic mixed-use classic road/rally car. On eBay here.

Volkswagen 1600 TL: Beetle Alternative

2009-05-19T16:26:00.008+01:00

This RHD VW 1600 TL Type III fastback is a bit of a rarity these days. This 1972 example appears sound and complete. 1972 was the last year of production before the 1600 range was replaced by the first Audi 80-derived Passat series in the fall of 1973. Built on the same wheelbase as the Beetle, these cars were a bit larger and used the 'pancake' verson of the VW air-cooled engine, allowing there to be a boot both front and rear (the rear boot is actually the larger one!) Seller is asking £3,995. See it here.

Jaguar Mk2 3.8 Saloon: Right out of "Get Carter"

2009-05-16T17:24:00.008+01:00

Update 21/05/09: Sold for €13,050.

Well-sorted RHD Carmine Red Mark II with Cream hide, overdrive and proper silver-painted wire wheels. It also sports a triple-SU setup straight from the E-Type.

Car seems well presented apart from the windscreen trim which is presently stored in the boot. The sporting ambiance of the red paintwork is complimented by twin talbot-style mirrors and a Moto-Lita wheel. On eBay; currently £13,050. In Belgium. See it here.

Sunbeam Rapier Series III A: Classic British Vintage Rally Weapon

2009-05-12T19:34:00.010+01:00

The Sunbeam Rapier saloon was a classic British rally winner in the late '50's-early '60's era of the Alpines and big Healeys. In the hands of Peter Harper, the Rapier won its class in the final two Mille Miglia's in 1956 and 1957. Other successes included the Alpine, Monte and RAC.

This Series III A features the 1.6 litre engine and front disc brakes and appears to be in great condition. The under-bonnet area appears particularly clean and in order with all the original fittings intact. Located in Norfolk. Seller is asking £4,795. See it here.

Gallic Boulevardier: Citroën DS21 Pallas

2009-05-11T16:40:00.007+01:00

The Citroën DS21 is one of the very few cars we like in black here at TiH. In part because it is very effective in hiding the characteristic DS panel gaps which, even when new were often large enough to stick a finger through. This RHD example is the top-spec Pallas with leather trimmed interior and 'clutchless' gearbox. This model is the post-1967 style with the 4-light 'cats-eye' headlamps; the inner of which turn with the front wheels. Located in Swanscombe. On eBay for a fixed price (no bidding) of £8,250. See it here.

Classic BMW 1600

2009-05-11T16:03:00.012+01:00

Update 16/05/09: Failed to sell. High bid of €2,170 did not meet reserve.

This is the definitive and best looking of the BMW 1600's with the early round tail lamps and without the extra lower side molding added in later years. This RHD example seems fairly correct and original. The interior is tan, but the seats seem to have been replaced with newer BMW seats in black. This would have to be addressed and we are concerned that the sill trim is missing and that the sills look a bit suspect from the top side in the photos with the door open, particularly on the passenger side. This suggests that corrosion repairs have been carried out at some point. We recommend some pre-bid dialogue with the seller to sort this out. Both the Minilite style wheels shown and the original steel wheels are included. Located in Ireland. On eBay with a current bid of €1,020. See it here.

Immaculate Triumph Vitesse 6

2009-05-07T16:37:00.011+01:00

This early Triumph Vitesse 6 caught our eye immediately. It is finished in a great shade of green (similar to classic Aston Martin green), complimented with a white stripe. We always felt that these two-tone versions best suit the Michelotti styling of these cars. To top it off, the car sports a gorgeous red interior. This car is a real stunner; you just don't see these classic color combinations anymore. The front of course features the angled 'Chinese eye' headlamps that were all the rage in the mid-sixties, appearing on both Bentleys and Ferraris. This 1962 example (the first year of Vitesse production) is the original 1.6 twin-carb version of the sweet Triumph six cylinder engine and is equipped with the optional overdrive. Asking £5,250. Located in Norfolk. See it here.

Swedish Survivor: As-New Saab 96

2009-05-06T15:51:00.006+01:00

This amazing RHD Saab 96 V4 has traveled all of 21,000 miles in its 36 years! Still wearing its original and vivid 1970's green paint, it appears to be complete, original and unmolested. These cars are great fun and this one would be an entertaining daily driver or a great rally car. Buy it now and have it properly prepared and sorted in time for the Rally of the Tests (to Scotland this year) in October. In West Sussex. £5,900. See it here.

Alfa's first Supercar: Alfa Romeo Montreal

2009-05-04T17:26:00.005+01:00

Can't quite bring yourself to write the cheque for a 8C Competizione? Why not go for Alfa's first supercar instead. The Alfa Romeo Montreal, designed by the great Marcello Gandini (who earlier penned the Lamborghini Miura) was introduced at the Geneva Salon in 1970 and sold through 1977. Less than 4000 examples were built. It was powered by a sweet sounding 2.6 litre dry-sump V8.

This car is so emblematic of the 1970's that we actually prefer seeing them in period oranges, yellow and browns, but you certainly can't go wrong with a red Italian. This one appears to be very original and in exceptional condition. Asking price is €35,000. In Belgium. See it here.

Ultimate 1980's Hot Hatch: Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9

2009-05-02T06:52:00.000+01:00

This LHD Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 is likely as good as you will find and has logged only a claimed 41,000 original km. Well optioned with full leather, electric windows and power locks. Classic period colour combo of white and grey with red carpet giving a nice sporting touch to the interior. There is a strut brace installed and the owner claims 142 hp against the original 128 (or 122 with cat) so there must be some motor mods as well, although we don't see much in the photo. This was the king of hot hatches in its day. The 1.9, in addition to the larger displacement, also came with 4-wheel disc brakes. Car is in France near Lyon. Asking €7,500. See it here.

Rally with the Big Boys - on a modest budget: Citroën GS 1220

2009-05-01T07:29:00.021+01:00

Update 07/05/09: Failed to sell. High bid of €106 did not meet reserve.

This Citroën GS is a dead ringer for the one that just came in 46th out of 114 in the Regularity Classification at the 2009 Tour Auto against the likes of Ferrari 275 GTB's and Porsche 3.0 RSR's in one of the most prestigious (and expensive!) events on the vintage calendar. See that British entered GS here and the results sheet here. The owner states that this one has been in covered storage for 14 years and has been started since. It will probably need a reseal and other work to get it roadworthy, but the all-important hydraulic system is claimed to be in proper order. These cars are powered by a horizontally-opposed overhead-cam air-cooled 4-cylinder engine (sort of a 2/3 version of a 911 motor) and have the same hydro-pneumatic suspension as their big brothers, the DS and later CX. Interesting cars and quite rare today. In the Midi-Pyrénées. Starting price is only €100. This is one of the cheapest entries into a top-level event. Gentlemen, start your bidding. See it here.

Midget in Black Tie: Innocenti Spider S

2009-04-29T16:28:00.006+01:00

The Innocenti Spider was created by blending a sexy Italian body designed by Ghia with a standard Sprite/Midget chassis.

This 1966 example is the later S model which benefits from the larger 1098cc engine. It appears to be in very good nick and the seller is asking £10,500.

Less than 18,000 of these were ever built and most were sold in Italy. Only a handful of these are presently in the UK and there are probably not many more anywhere. Located in Spain. See it here.

Rare Italian Gem: Rally-Prepped Lancia Flavia Zagato

2009-04-25T17:35:00.008+01:00

The Lancia Flavia Zagato is an acquired taste, and we acquired it many years ago. It is quite distinctive with its wrap-over rear quarterlights and partially skirted rear wheel arches. These were rallied in their day and this one is ready to continue in that tradition. That rear screen is not coming adrift; it raises at the bottom for extra ventilation - a tradition continued on the Fulvia Zagato. In Italy. Asking €35,000. See it here.

Unloved '70's Survivor: Morris Marina 1.8TC

2009-04-24T16:32:00.019+01:00

Update 29/04/09: Sold for £920. Someone got a great deal!

Yes, the Morris Marina was plenty derided in its day, and we never had much good to say about them, but time heals all wounds.

This is an unmolested virtual time capsule, even to the proper silver wiper blades, styled steel wheels and period Pioneer radio/cassette unit. Finished in Blaze, the penultimate '70's shade, this car is a deserving of a good home, and no visible mods please. It is just about perfect as it sits.

Mix some cassettes of Slade, Gary Glitter and Mott the Hoople, and OK, add some David Essex, and go pickup a bird (or two) with a shag hairdo. On eBay, currently £750. This is a lot of car for that kind of money. Go check it out here.

Ultimate Track Day Car? 1966 Lotus 47 GT

2009-04-23T16:21:00.018+01:00

This rare Type 47 competition version of the Series 1 Lotus Europa was restored in 2002 in Gold Leaf colours. A racing fuel cell, roll bar and fire system make it ready to take to the track straight away. The Type 47's were equipped with Cosworth twin-cam engines and Hewland 5-speed FT200 gearboxes. These cars took 1st and 2nd place at their first outing at the Boxing Day "Yuletide Trophy" race at Brands Hatch in 1966, humbling E-Types, Cobras and Ferraris. Currently in Sacramento, California. See it here.

Amazing Austin-Healey Sprite MK I Survivor

2009-04-23T15:23:00.007+01:00

If you have ever considered a excellent condition MK I Austin-Healey 'Frogeye' Sprite, this is your chance. This LHD Sprite has only travelled 19,000 miles its whole life!

The car is completely original and unrestored including the paint, soft top, side curtains and red ribbed floor mats. Classic Old English White with red interior. Located in Wisconsin, seller is asking $22,000. See it here.

Super-Rare RHD 1973 BMW 2000

2009-04-22T16:26:00.005+01:00

Right hand drive BMW 2000 in Cyprus for € 4,995. This classic BMW was the precursor to the current 5-Series and the 2000 was the top of the line. In original form as the BMW 1500, this car is the one that turned BMW's fortunes around after WW2 and set the design brief for all BMW's since. It was the first sedan to incorporate the C-pillar with the "Hofmeister Kink" that has been a feature of every BMW since. Note: the pink and white '57 Oldsmobile is not included. Available here.

LHD 1958 MGA Coupe

2009-04-20T16:17:00.007+01:00

We've always had a soft spot for the rarely seen MGA coupe. In the late 1990's; in the early days of the Monte-Carlo Challenge and the Classic Marathon, there was a two-woman crew who rallied one of these, but we haven't seen one in a major event since. Asking £11,500. Located in Holland. See it here.

Do listen James! Your new Lotus Esprit is ready...

2009-04-18T17:56:00.016+01:00

Update 24/04/09: Sold for £3,350.

The seller doesn't state whether this Lotus Esprit S3 has the optional "submarine pack" but it does have a wild lipstick-red velour interior.

The car makes a strong enough statement with the red/black colour scheme, so we would bin the gold coach stripes and respray the wheel centres silver, grey or black.

Located in Billericay. On eBay here.

American Muscle: 1971 Chevelle SS 454

2009-04-16T16:47:00.011+01:00

Update 20/04/09: Failed to sell - No Bids

Cruise the King's Road in this Torch Red icon from the early seventies while listening to Paranoid or Master of Reality. While this later version is a bit down on power as compared to the debut SS 454 from 1970, it still packs a punch. The exhaust is non-original and the bonnet fit at the base of the windscreen needs to be put right, but overall the car appears complete and in good shape. Be sure to set aside some funds for petrol! Located near Paris. Bidding starts at 36,000 € On eBay here.

Needs Finishing: Lancia Fulvia Berlina MkI

2009-04-15T09:12:00.011+01:00

We have seen the occasional Lancia Fulvia Coupe on rallies, but never a Series I Berlina. This is a rare car today, Apparently there is some rear body damage not shown in the photos but otherwise appears complete and in good nick. Very appealing blue/red color combo. We would remove the HF logos since there never was an HF Berlina and apply just the rampaging Lancia elephant in the proper red color. Installing a genuine Fulvia Coupe wing mirror would be a good addition. An interesting alternative to the much more commonly seen Alfa 1300 Giulia. In France. £2,250. Available here.

Prep for the St. Mary's Trophy: 1958 Austin A35

2009-04-14T18:07:00.008+01:00

Drive this Austin A35 as is or begin preparations to reenact the St. Mary's Trophy Race of Goodwood 2004 (if you think you can drive like Rae Davies!) In Hampshire. £5,995. See it here.

La Dolce Vita: Fiat 1500L Survivor

2009-04-13T22:09:00.007+01:00

This Fiat 1500L has a reported 50,000 miles on the clock with original paint and interior. It appears to have spent most of its days in the comfort of a garage. A fantastic time capsule for a very reasonable £2,250 price. In Yorkshire. See here.

VW 21-Window Microbus

2009-04-13T19:29:00.014+01:00

Update 20/04/09: Failed to sell - No Bids

Nice VW 21-window Microbus. Seller describes it as a Camper Van, but it is actually a standard Microbus in 7-seater configuration. The sunroof has been recently replaced, unfortunately in the wrong color (should be off-white). This was the last year for the fabric sunroof and split windscreen. Might be a good buy if the bids do not escalate too far from the £17,000 starting price. We would consider keeping the original 1500 engine in the garage and building a reliable 1835 to better keep up with modern traffic. On eBay

Captivating Cruiser: Mercedes 200 Fintail

2009-04-13T17:16:00.008+01:00

Update 20/04/09: High bid 1,852. Failed to meet reserve.

Very original 2.0 litre petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 fintail automatic. Classic car of many a cold-war era thriller. Would make a stately driver or, with a manual gearbox conversion, a sturdy historic rally car. The exterior is a great colour and would be fully sorted with a new Mercedes star up front along with a new aerial and proper silver wiper blade assemblies. Located in North Kent. Listed on eBay.

The Saint: 1966 Volvo 1800S

2009-04-13T03:10:00.003+01:00

Though we generally prefer the earlier Volvo 1800 with the steer-horn bumpers and C-pillar emblems, this is a fine example of a slightly newer 1800 in resale-red with black leather. This would be great on the street, or fitted out for historic rallying. we see far too few of these. Available for £15,500 here.

Modified VW Beetle Sleeper

2009-04-13T02:57:00.007+01:00

Update 15/04/09: Car withdrawn from sale

If you look carefully, you will notice that this VW Beetle is sitting a bit lower than normal. It also has a 2.1 litre engine and appropriate driveline and suspension mods. Although listed as a 1303, it is clearly a 1300 torsion-bar Bug. This car would be quite a surprise to the unwary. Available for £9,950 here.