Orange Crush: 1974 MGB GT

The MGB GT was a fixed roof version of Morris Garage's iconic MGB roadster, introduced in 1965 and built through 1980 for various markets.  When first released, the GT used the same BMC B-series inline-4 cylinder engine, but added small back seats for miniature passengers and Pininfarina designed greenhouse with a fastback lift-gate and storage area.  Prices for most classic European cars have graduated info crazy territory, but the MGB GT has remained surprisingly affordable for whatever reason...and that is a good thing. Find this 1974 MGB GT offered for $5000 in Oakland, CA via craigslist.

LS V8 6-Speed Swap: 1988 Mazda RX-7

The Mazda RX-7 is a fantastic car.  The chassis is capable, the steering communicative, the brakes are plenty powerful, and the wankel rotary engine is fun to revv...but is known for blowing up on occasion.  The right thing to do is to rebuild your wankel and run it for another 50k miles before the apex seals start to go...but, many owners chose to replace the dainty spinny thing with a big lumpy V8 from Detroit.  Find this 1988 Mazda RX-7 here on eBay offered for $13,000 buy-it-now located in Longmont, CO with 3 days to go.

Track Rat: 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT V6

The Pontiac Fiero is a litmus test for car guys. If you like Fiero, you can probably be grouped into the group of people that constantly quote the original Star Trek TV Show and like telling time from analog clocks, but if you don't like the Fiero, you are probably some freedom hating public transit lover.  Find this 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT V6 here on eBay offered for $6,300 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Atascadero, CA with 6 days to go.

Old School Fun: 1986 BMW 535i E28

I've struggled with the decision about buying a depreciated late model (like a modern 2010ish BMW 535i) with manual gearbox or buying an appreciating classic from yesteryear -- because the older car will possibly be worth more in a few years, but the modern car will be a faster and more reliable (probably?) ride? I'm sorta leaning towards getting the classic these days. Find this 1986 BMW 535i here on eBay bidding for $4,500 with 5 days to go, located in Price, UT.

Just One More Car, I Promise: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville 421

It isn't often that a seller includes a selfie in an advertisement, and I've never seen a shirt before that reads "Just one more car, I promise."  This is my kinda seller.  Not the selfies, I have a giant that costs a boat load of cash to buy and I'm afraid of dropping it into a lion cage or down an open sewer grate, so I avoid selfies like the plague Facebook.  Find this 1966 Pontiac Bonneville 421 here on eBay offered for $5,719 buy-it-now or make-offer, located in Boise, ID. Tip from Hugh.

Minty Convertible: 1983 Ford Mustang LX

I've always been a moderate fan of Ford's Fox-body Mustang -- it does offer a decent platform with manual gearboxes, rear-wheel-drive, and V8 power -- but with an emphasis on the later models that offer fuel injected engines and more power...but recently I've become obsessed with the quad-headlight Fox models...because..well...more is more.  Find this 1983 Ford Mustang LX offered for $7,500 in Austin, TX via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Tommy Morrison Special: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette C4

Unless you are a serious Corvette enthusiast you've probably never heard of Tommy Morrison, but he wasn't the lead singer of the Smiths or a professional boxer. However, he prepared and modified Corvettes for racing purposes back in the 80s and was credited with more SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) showroom stock victories than any other builder and he was (probably) the reason SCCA  banned the Corvette from stock classes in 1988.  Regardless, if you want to put some money into a car that could be the equivalent of a future "Shelby" or "Saleen" or "Ruf" -- this could be a good bet.  Or maybe you just like something to go with your gold chain?  Find this 1984 Chevrolet Corvette C4 offered for $5500 in Washington Township, NJ via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Mini Mach: 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback

This next car appears to be a surprisingly well preserved example of a car from the year that Star Wars first splashed on the big screen. It is offered for no reserve, is one family owned..looks remarkably well kept and original(except for repaint).  The only thing it appears to be missing are the "GT" stripes just above the rocker panels after the repaint.  Find this 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback here on eBay bidding for $6,350 with 4 days to go, located in Roseland, VA.

A What Hawk? 1994 Pontiac Firehawk

This next car had me thinking to myself; "what in the blazes is a Firehawk?"  Yeah, there is no shame in googling some obscure car, particularly when it isn't a factory built machine, but is something modified by SLP Engineering outta Troy, Michigan that was available as a dealer option.  The Firehawk added 17-inch wheels, unique suspension, and a custom ram air hoodscoop for 315 horsepower. Find this 1994 Pontiac Firehawk offered for $8,600 in Kennett Square, PA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

6-Speed Sedan: 2008 BMW M3 E90

This next car comes from tipper Art C who writes: M3/4/6. Has a few miles on it... hmmm, how reliable are these?  Reliable?  Who cares?  This is V8 equipped M3 sedan that puts 414 horsepower and 295 ft-lbs of torque into a 6-speed manual box that'll light up the rear tires before you can say farfegnugen. This isn't just the ultimate driving machine, this is the ultimate ///Motorsports machine and I CANNOT BELIEVE IT HAS DEPRECIATED about $45,000 in the past 10 years. Find this 2008 BMW M3 offered for $15,500 in Rhode Island via craigslist.

Brown Machine: 1980 Oldsmobile 88 Custom Cruiser

What is the best color for an aged wagon from the malaise era?  Brown, you say?  Oh yes, brown is the correct answer and fitted with a 3rd row for your little monsters is the correct bonus answer. Find this 1980 Oldsmobile 88 Custom Cruiser offered for $5000 in Piqua, OH via craigslist. Tip from Jeff.

Buick V6 Powered: 1981 Triumph TR7(?)

If you want to build a custom car that'll be faster than a stock version, you could probably spend your hard cash on various performance parts and your spare time on cobbling up your custom machine...or you could buy something that another person has created....you just need to not mind the creator's vision and execution. Could you drive this next thing? Find this 1981 Triumph TR7(?) offered for $15,000 in Roseville, CA via craigslist.

Four Fuchs Given: 1985 Porsche 944

If you are going to get into a classic Porsche and don't want to pay an arm/leg for entry fee, you might need to look into the less loved front-engine water-cooled Porsche club.  Thankfully, you've got a number of options, but if you can't find one of the rare 924 Turbo models you probably can't go wrong with an inexpensive 944.  Like this 1985 Porsche 944 offered for $3000 in Sacramento, CA via craigslist.

When A Moon Hits Your Eye: 1978 Amore Cimbria SS Kit Car

Do you know whats better than a million bucks?  Having a car that looks like a million bucks but cost you less than a used Kia.  Better still is a car that'll have even the most well read car guy scratching his head when you drive by and THAT, my friend, is worth a million bucks if you ask this guy.  You can read all about the Cimbra SS by Amore in this old DT article that is probably full of conjector and innuendo...what else is new/old? Find this 1978 Amore Cimbria Kit Car offered for $3,500 in Huntsville, AR via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Car Really eXplain High Falutin: 1988 Honda CRX HF

There are a few key things that I like about this next ride.  FIRST, is the color.  I'm a sucker for bronze/copper/gold paint that doesn't look like something aftermarket rattle can job...and this looks appropriately bronze without the brassy tones you'd expect from a bad dye job.  NEXT, the price is reasonable. And finally, those two little letters HF means high fuel economy (42mpg city, 50 mpg hwy) which wasn't achieved through hybridization but through weight loss and incredible gear ratios. Find this 1988 Honda CRX HF offered for $2,800 in Long Beach, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

That Rebel Yell: 1969 AMC Rebel Wagon

Yes, old wagons are the best.  Even better is an old green wagon...an old green American wagon with an old green interior, and with a V8 and an awoooooooga horn. And you are gonna need that awoooooooga horn with 2 tons of steel and manual drum brakes.  Find this 1969 AMC Rebel Wagon here on eBay bidding for $6,500 with 3 days to go, located in Lompoc, CA.

I'm Mighty Shocked: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Who says a 911 is a rich man's car? Well...the mechanic might think so...but if you've got another car for when the 911 is getting its interplanetary marmon spindle (IMS...just google 996 IMS and read all about it) replaced then the 996 is a car you could drive every other day of the year without needing a second job or a rich daddy.  Find this 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 offered for $10,500 in Paradise Valley, AZ via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.