Mario Kart: 2002 BMW M3 E46

The BMW M3 was a good car in the 1990s, but the US version had a detuned inline-6 with almost 100 less horsepower as compared to its European counterpart.  Thankfully that was fixed around Y2K with the release of the E46 generation BMW M3 with the full monster inline-6.  Not only did the world not end, but all of that saved up bottled water could be used to refill the leaking plastic coolant expansion tanks in BMWs across the planet! Find this 2002 BMW M3 E46 offered for $9,000 in North Redondo Beach, CA via craigslist.

Stars Aligned: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner Convertible

The classic V8 American muscle convertible has been a sought after and collected commodity for years, and it should surprise exactly no-one that prices tend to be high.  You could pay top dollar from the guy on eBay who only buys his cars from full-figured young ladies (who are always happy to pose with their car for the resale pics in something skimpy) or you could buy one that one on craigslist that might not be as shellacked with ArmorAll, but at least the car isn't obscured in the photos by lady parts.  Like this 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner Convertible offered for$11,900 in Jonesville, MI via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

But when we're driving in my Malibu, It?s easy to get right next to you. I say, "Baby, scoot over, please", And then she's right there next to me.  I need you here with me, Not way over in a bucket seat. I need you to be here with me, Not way over in a bucket seat.  Find this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu here on eBay bidding for $9,100 reserve-not-met with buy-it-now of $12,500 located in Pearl River, NY.

Subugaru: 1971 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle EJ20T

You can't really win with a Volkswagen Beetle.  They are terrible and slow in anything near stock guise, and the minute you start to get some horsepower into the chassis you are required (apparently by law in some places) to immediately remove fenders/engine-lid at the minimum, sometimes replacing the entire body with a poorly assembled homage to the CamEro.  However, this next Beetle is different.  Not only does it look vintagey and cool on the outside, but it boasts modern power and even with stock wheels/tires it will be faster than the average minivan.  Find this 1971 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle with Subaru EJ20T power here on eBay offered for $7,900 buy-it-now or make offer located in Carpentersville, IL.

Honda CBR Power? 1961 Mini Marcos

The Mini Marcos (driven by Jean-Louis Marnat and Claude Ballot-Lena) was the only British car that was still running when the checkered flag dropped on the '66 24 Hours of Le Mans...which is odd because typically kit-cars don't run in prestigious French races.  However, the Austin Mini based classic transcends the normal label applied to kit-cars and is a great way to get into something rare/cool without dipping into your 401k.  Find this 1961 Mini Marcos offered for $10,000 in Escondido, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Otto Nobedder.

Pony Express: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The 1969-1970 Ford Mustang fastback is one of the better looking cars to ever leave a factory in Detroit, and I'm not just saying that because I've got one in the garage.  Actually they didn't just leave factories in Detroit, because at the height of Mustang madness they left assembly plants in Dearborn, San Jose, New Jersey, Mexico City, and Venezuela.  Regardless, the '69 Sportsroof as designed by the guys under Gale Haldeman is something special.  Find this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 here on eBay bidding for $13,000 with 2 days to go, located in Erlanger, KY.

The Pangaea of the Carboniferous: 1966 Chrysler 300

With gas hitting 46¢ a gallon in some parts of the country it makes sense to ditch your Chevy Volt and pick up a Chrysler 300 with a gas guzzling V8 mounted up front because oil is now cheaper than the barrel you put it in and prices are never going back up again.  Ever.  Find this 1966 Chrysler 300 offered for $3,000 in Phoenix, AZ via craigslist.

Not Your Doc's Volvo: 1962 Volvo 544 Rat Rod

The Volvo PV444/544 was a passenger car built by Volvo to fulfill simple driving needs of the post World War II family starting in 1947.  It was powered by an early version of Volvo's rugged B-series engine and stayed in production for a remarkable 18 years.  Imagine Ford building '41 Fords in 1966...but this is essentially what happened with the 544.  Find this 1962 Volvo 544 Rat Rod offered for $5,200 in Richmond, VA.

5 Footer: 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon

The fourth generation full-sized Chevrolet was extremely popular when released in 1965, with over 1 million sold for the 1965 model year.  A number of body styles were available including a 2-door coupe, 2-door hardtop, 4-door hardtop, 4-door sedan, 2-door convertible and 4-door wagon, but they all had 6 small bullet shaped tail lamps and classy Coke bottle styling.  Find this 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon here on eBay bidding for $7,000 with 2 days to go, located in West Creek, NJ.

Gravitational Pull: 1969 Ford Galaxie XL 429

The New Horizon's probe, originally launched in 2006, has completed its flyby of the hunk of rock known as Pluto (apparently Pluto lost its membership in the Planet Club after showing up to the annual awards dinner completely drunk and without pants...never change Pluto, never change) and has moved on to exploring other giant celestial objects, and today we've got some pictures hot off the digital analyzers of something called a Ford.  Find this 1969 Ford Galaxie XL 429 here on eBay bidding for $6,600 with 1 day to go, located in Parkersburg, IA.

What In The Elio? 1995 Yamaha Trike

This next tip comes from Slowboy who calls it a Weird friggin trike thing and writes; Doesn't look complete, but uh... I dunno. The ad doesn't have a lot of info, and the pictures suck. Have a link.  Don't mind if I do.  Find this 1995 Yamaha Trike offered for $5,000 in Dayton, OH via craigslist.

Cobra Power: 2004 Mercury Marauder

A name can say a lot about a car.  The Roadmaster name, for instance, says that the car is going to dominate the road -- ignore its undulations/curves/protests and arrive at is destination in spite of the road.  However, if you are looking for a car named to match a swashbuckling life, or a car for the thinking Raider fan, you won't find anything better than Mercury's Marauder.  Like this 2004 Mercury Marauder here on eBay bidding for $5,101 reserve-not-met with 3 days to go, located in Middleboro, MA.

Roots: 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

Nothing says getting back to your roots like taking your heavily optioned luxury SUV and liberating it from that joy killing thing called luxury by removing things like leather seats, air conditioning, doors, roof, side glass, et cetera.  To make a long story short, somebody took this next Toyota Land Cruiser and turned it into a Jeep!  Find this 1983 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60 offered for $5,500 in Colchester, IL. Tip from tinyfrogs.

Big Wheels: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport

The 1972 restyle of Ford's Torino saw the model split into two styles, the basic Torino or the fancy Gran Torino, which featured a bass mouth grill and a few bonus luxury items. The big change under the skin for 1972 may have been the switch back to body-on-frame construction, but you could still get it in fastback, hardtop, sedan, or station wagon (the previous generation convertible was dumped for being a sales loser).  Find this 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport here on eBay bidding for $4,000 reserve-not-met with a $12,500 buy-it-now, located in Canyon County, CA with 2 days to go.

10k: Party Wagon: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon

By Hunsbloger --  As the market keeps looking for the affordable classics, we've paid a lot of attention at cars like the Corvair and just about any longroof. Classic prices have been up since the recovery from the 2008 recession, and even in the past few months cars like this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon have been catching that wave of appreciation. Currently offered by a self-declared motivated seller for $9500 or best offer, in Thousand Oaks, CA.