GT Up and Go: 1987 Volkswagen Golf GT

The MarkII Volkswagen Golf (1985-1992) was offered in a variety of trims, starting with the lowly base, and continuing up in equipment to the C, CL, GL, GT and finally the GTI trim.  Prices for the super sporty and hip GTI model are high, but you can get into a Mk II GT for pennies and it'll offer a almost the same of shhhportiness from the GTI's fuel injected 1.8liter 8V watercooled engine and a 5-speed manual box.  Today's example has some serious digits in the odometer...but there was a time when VW's basic economy car were reliable and rugged.  Find this 1987 Volkswagen Golf GT offered for $2600 in Tarzana, CA via craigslist.

Simple Project? 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mk II

Over the years, I've purchased many different project cars and they've come in various shapes/sizes/conditions...but I've always been enchanted with the idea of a project that requires only basic tools, a single parking space, and mostly elbow grease.  A project that doesn't involve pulling a car off its frame, or massive rust repair, or rebuilding a fiddly vanos module...yeah...that would be a great project. Perhaps this Jensen might offer the right combination of mechanical, electrical, and hard work that could keep you busy, but not break the bank with expensive specialist work? Find this 1971 Jensen Interceptor 2 offered for $9000 in Seattle, WA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Windbeutel: 1992 Volkswagen Golf

The Mk II (2nd generation) Volkswagen Golf was introduced in 1983 as a 3-door and 5-door hatchback and was produced through the 1992 model year.  It featured basic front drive economy and was a slightly more refined (albeit heavier) version of the original Mk I Golf.  Find this 1992 Volkswagen Golf offered for $6,400 in Middlebury, VT via craigslist. Tip from Carter.

Twin-Cam Drop Top: 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II

by Adam -- Summertime is here and convertibles are finally enjoying their time in the sun, if you are lucky you could have a nice British classic for your weekend fun. Take for example this 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II  two seat convertible located in Lenoir North Carolina offered for sale for $9500. With only 7,142 produced between August 1973 in August 1975 this fun car might actually be worth more after you enjoy it than when you first buy it. What a novel concept. The two door front engine, rear wheel drive ended up the best-selling Jensen of all time selling more copies than the V8 Interceptor Mad Max was so mad about.

Now, I Really Want A Ford Escort Mk II

The man, the legend, the original American hoonster, Mr Ken Block just announced his latest Gymkhana car, a 333 horsepower rear-wheel-drive European built Mk II Ford Escort that is inexplicably part of something called the Stars & Stripes collection.  Watch it shred tires below.

European Export: 1975 Ford Escort 1600 Sport Mk II

Mentioning the name Ford Escort will typically incite fear and loathing from the American automotive enthusiast, but ask a European petrolhead and they will regal you with great stories about a little Ford built in Britain and Germany. That is because the European Ford Escort was not a pathetic little crapbox that ate headgaskets like a tween eats Twizzlers, but instead it was a capable rear-drive saloon with a rally credentials and decent built quality.  Find this 1975 Ford Escort Mk II offered for $16,500 in Redding, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Kaibeezy. 

2k: Uncommonly Stockish: 1988 Volkswagen Jetta Mk II

 The Mk II Volkswagen Jetta was very successful during its 1984-1992 sales life and went on to be a favorite with VW fan boys around the globe.  Unfortunately, this means that most Mk II Jettas still around are stanced and/or ruined by ill-conceived swaps (2JZ-yo!!) and located a stock example is next to impossible.  So, finding one that doesn't have a plasti-dip hood or illest (just what is "illest" anyway -- it sounds like something you'd get from being un-vaccinated) stickers is gotta be a victory.  Find this 1988 Volkswagen Jetta Mk II offered for $2,000 in San Jose, CA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

20k: Kick Some Asphalt: 1985 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk II Callaway Turbo

Reeves Callaway was an aspiring race car driver who ended up working as an instructor at Bob Bondurant's racing school in the 1970s.  He fitted a turbo system on a BMW 320i and loaned the car to Car and Driver journalist Don Sherman who wrote a one page article on the beast.  At the time, the number of folks who had the capability to turbocharge a car without grenading the engine was extremely limited and in 1977 Callaway Cars was incorporated.  In the following years Callaway worked closely with several OEMs to develop turbo systems for BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi,  Mercedes-Benz and Chevrolet, some of which maintained factory backed warranty.  Callaway eventually became world renowned for his bonkers twin turbo Corvettes, but this next feature comes from the early days and was the subject of an Autoweek magazine spread.  Find this 1985 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk II Callaway Turbo here on eBay currently bidding for $18,650 reserve-not-met with 1 day to go, located in Woodland Hills, CA.

5k: Survivor Status: 1969 Ford Cortina

The 2nd generation Ford Cortina was released in 1968 by Ford of Britain with the catchy slogan: "The New Cortina is more Cortina."  The statement was true because the compact sedan used the same Kent inline-4 power up front and simple lightweight formula that makes it a great competitor to the BMW 2002.  Surprisingly, the prices of Cortinas haven't shot up like those of the 2002 in the last few years, but you never know what will happen in the future.  Find this 1969 Ford Cortina here on craigslist, offered for $5,100 in Thousand Oaks, CA. Tip from FuelTruck.

10k: Repeat Offender: 1969 Ford Cortina Deluxe Estate Mk II

It is hard to avoid your impulsive instinct whenever you see a well priced classic, but what about the car that has been for sale for months and just never moves.  Does it set off your lion impulse to chase after a wounded duck and go for blood with a serious lowball offer?  Here is today's wounded duck -- a European Ford Cortina wagon with a Ford V8 swapped into the front that has been on craigslist for almost a year.  Find this 1969 Ford Cortina Deluxe Estate Mk II offered for $9995 in Vista, CA via craigslist.  Tip from ANCMatt.

15k: GM Power: 1962 Jaguar Mk II Saloon

You scour the internet looking for one of your unicorn cars and run across today's find,  but unlike spotting a Mercedes Diesel wagon with a smog exempt LS1 hiding under the hood, this very reasonably priced '62 Jag MkII has had its silky smooth 3.8 litre inline 6 ripped out and replaced with a 4.3 GM V6.  While not quite as bad as one of those wood burning Ford Country Squires that you'd see in the old Planet of the Apes movies, it evokes the same sour chord for those who would properly pronounce Jaguar.  Is it a Jag with a plebeian soul or a a Chebby in an evening gown?  Find this 1962 Jaguar Mark 2 Saloon offered for $17,500 in Hamilton, OH via craigslist.  Tip from Fuel Truck.

15k: What Gives? 1969 Ford Cortina Deluxe Estate Mk II

Today's next feature was under the DT radar a few months back, but for whatever reason (probably a batch of freshly El Camino-ized something-or-others arrives on craigslist) we didn't post it. Naturally, the car was panegyrically written up on bringatrailer.com in February of this year to much acclaim, accolades, back slapping and joyous trumpets playing a chorus of hallelujah in the comments.  So, the big question...why hasn't it sold?  Further perplexing, the asking price has gone..up...?  Anyway, find this 1969 Ford Cortina Deluxe Estate Mk II with Ford 302 V8 and T5 transmission offered for $13,495.

5k: Good Company: 1985 Toyota Celica Supra Mk II

Ebay is full of well done advertisements with copious hi-resolution photos, detailed specifications and history...but those nice ads come from dealers who slather their cars with a spatula covered in armor-all and want to be paid for their time.  What if you could buy a cool classic from some random dude who has a DT dream garage filled with 5.0 Mustangs, XJ6s, Buick Grand Nationals...and he isn't trying to fund an invasion of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea with his used car profits.  That'd be this guy...selling this 1985.5 Toyota Celica Supra currently bidding for $4,950 reserve-not-met with 3 days to go.