The Toyota Corona was the bottom of the line for Toyota's North American lineup until 1969 when the Corolla was introduced. That doesn't mean that the Corona is a bad car, just that it was a compact and not equipped with a bunch of power options...but for a Japanese classic this isn't bad because it means less stuff to break. Find this 1969 Toyota Corona Deluxe offered for $7,400 in Newburgh, NY via craigslist. From Cory.
Today's Thursday Twister comes as a suggestion from DT reader Erik202 who writes:
Before I introduce this next car, allow me to list all of things that are undeniable more reliable: any 1977 Maserati Khamsin, all Saabs ever produced, Volkswagen coil packs, sealing headgaskets with black pepper, Charlie Sheen, Homeless Man Daycare Services LLC. With no further ado...find this 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera here on eBay offered for $17,777 buy-it-now located in Miami, FL.
"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows..." Those are the words that popped into my head when I saw this next car...and it is a scary looking thing...but the more I look at it...the more I like it. I must be running a fever or maybe I need more whiskey. Find this 1984 Fierorghini Countiac offered for $7,000 in Hayward, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
Today's Mid Week Match-Up comes from the heart. Seriously. It is for me...Vince...your humble Editor-in-Chief and Chief-Scribe. I've recently sold my 2004 Subaru STI and I need something to drive on a semi-daily basis. I've still got the 94 Roadmaster for kid/lumber/cruising (and 69 Fastback Mustang for classic car duties) but I am looking for something with room for 5 and a manual gearbox. Budget less than $10k please. 
The Porsche 924 doesn't get much attention at the national Concours d' Fancypants events around the manicured lawns of America, but it is one of the cars credited with saving Porsche when times were tough. People may pay a bazillion dollars for a classic Porsche 911RS, but let's face it, the 200 that were sold new didn't exactly provide much cash to keep the lights on at the factory in Stuttgart...which is where the workhorse 924 came into play. Find this 1988 Porsche 924S offered for $1,450 in Sunnyvale, CA. Tip from Matthew. 
The E65 generation BMW 7-series was the first generation of BMW's plus sized luxury car to NOT be available with a manual gearbox anywhere in the world. It was unfortunate to see the manual shifter go, but the number of well heeled buyers who wanted to shift their own was very limited, so if you want to drive an E65, at least get the long wheelbase E66 version. Find this 2003 BMW 745iL E66 here on eBay offered for $3,999 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Clearwater, FL.
A rising tide lifts all boats. I guess that even applies to the previously cheap 116 series Alfa Romeos. It used to be that around 6K would buy you a nice, driver quality Bertone GTV like the one featured last week, and a grand or two would buy you an Alfetta. Now you can barely find a GTV to feature on DT that fits under the price cap, and the days of dirt cheap Alfettas seem to be over. Find this 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT for sale on Vashon Island, WA for $4,900 via craigslist. 
We all think that we can buy some beaten up barn find for cheap and restore it to perfection on a shoe string budget...but the truth is far away. Most of us don't have the time, garage space, tools, fortitude, wherewithal, or capability to do a good job and we'll all spend 3X as much money as we'll ever recuperate in a future sale, so why not buy a completed machine and just drive. Find this 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco Turbo here on eBay bidding for $11,000 in West Palm Beach, FL.
We continue our celebration of lunacy with this next Loony Labor Day celebration which looks to be the perfect car for a nice late summer day cruise... as long as it isn't too sunny or if there is any chance of rain. Find this 1975 Chevrolet C-30 here on eBay bidding for $7,500 reserve-not-met with 5 days to go, located in Garland, TX. 
I bet you thought we'd forgotten about Loony Labor Day. (whoa...today is Labor Day...where did the summer go?). Anyway, if you are new to the lunacy around here, let me introduce you to DT's annual end of summer tradition of featuring the craziest cars for sale on the web. Find this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette here on eBay offered for $8,500 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Annandale, MN.
It would be a struggle to drive a classic aircooled Volkswagen on a daily basis in modern traffic, but I know a few people who somehow manage to do it. But they tell me they can put up with soap box derby acceleration and lack of modern amenities because of the constant positive feelings they get from everybody around. What a load of hooey. Or is it? Find this 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia offered for $8000 in Lakeland, FL via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.
It seems like it was only yesterday when a decent running/driving Alfa Romeo GTV was just a bit over $10k, but the inevitable march of Father Time means we are one step closer to the grave and one buck farther away from owning a GTV. Find this 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 offered for $20,000 in San Francisco, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.
The E12 generation (1972-1981) was the first executive class BMW to wear the 5-series badge. With a the Gruppo Bertone born design, Paul Bracq penned and Claus Luthe facelifted (post 1976), the E12 is a classic you can afford to drive every day. Find this 1980 BMW 528i offered for $5,000 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.
If you love the big Euro sedans and the 1970's, we have a real treat for you today. The W116 Chassis 450SEL 6.9 was a technological tour de force and successor to the original super sedan the W109 chassis 300SEL 6.3. It was the first Benz to feature a self leveling hydopneumatic suspension design, electronic ABS braking, and mammoth K-jet injected dry sump M100 V8 engine. A little over 1,800 6.9 cars were sold in the US so they are not a common sight on the road today. If you are looking for the best performance sedan money could buy in the late 70's this is it. Find this 1979 Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 for sale in Northern Delaware for $17,500 via Peachparts Mercedes forum. 
People ask me to explain Daily Turismo to them on a quasi-frequent basis -- usually people I meet at bus terminals, soup kitchens, Dungeons and Dragons conventions, or group therapy -- and I often struggle to explain what the site means...but somehow, some guy managed to build the answer to that question...because there is nothing more DT than this 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier with a 3.4 liter V6 and manual gearbox offered for $2700 in Marysville, WA. Thanks Cory!
Happy Friday -- time for another Coffee Brake and today I'd like to open the discussion to the readers with a simple question. Did you get your automotive goals accomplished this summer?
International can be somewhat of an abused term - think Daytona "International" Speedway. Though international in this case probably meant Mexico, Canada, and the United States, this Quad 4 Cutlass model featured all the comfort of the Calais with a manual gearbox and batmobile cladding. In a time when most domestic offerings had pushrods and velour, the term International was nearly fitting. Find this 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass International Series for sale in Ormond Beach, FL for $1,975 via craigslist. 