1961 Austin Healey Bugeyed Sprite – OBO – $2000
This morning I was up early watching Roadkill episodes on Motor Trend’s YouTube channel. Many of the cars they feature are found on Craigslist so hence there forth I decided to check in to car junkie’s paradise. Low and behold … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Hella Clean
I scrub with tooth brushes, use plastic polish to shine up lens and file contacts and sockets after breaking corroded bulbs free. The damage was so bad to the passenger turn signal that I rebuilt the back of it … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, The Pressure Is Just Too Much
It’s not uncommon to let the pressure of a situation get to you like a pro golfer… “Here we are with Johnny Papers on the 18th green. He’s got a short two-footer for birdie to win the match and take … Continued
1987 Range Rover classic Southern car New Pics – $2500 (Grosse Pointe)
Have you ever watched Hoovies Garage on Youtube? I’ve grown quite fond of it. Short segments on interesting cars that he buys and fixes (through his mechanic The Wizard in Kansas or by himself) before selling them on. His shtick, … Continued
1974 Triumph TR6 – $1999 (Warren)
Tempting. I’ve always liked Triumphs and this one with a lot of work done seems like a great bargain. Pull the top off and just start driving it. Find it for sale on Detroit Craigslist on October 12, 2018. “Last … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Brakes Break
Last week it was brake fluid up my nose. This week, here’s to mud in your eye. Which actually happens a lot when I’m working under a jacked up dirty car. I always wear glasses but my prescription doesn’t work … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Think I Know Why It Was Parked 30 Years Ago
They say you taste with your nose and I can confirm that brake fluid doesn’t “taste” very good when it drips straight up your nostril. I had been putting off the inevitable by working on the lights before tackling the … Continued
Anybody Want to Get this Parts Car for Me in NY?
This relatively rust free car comes sans title and pieces like bumpers from what I can tell in the pictures on New York Craigslist. But offered at $1400 is a bargain for me except for the shipping. I could use … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Lights, Camera, Some Action
This driveway-art doesn’t drive down the road but in the spirit of “getting-ahead-of-myself,” I’ve been playing with the lights. When I first trailer-ed home this Bavaria and hooked up a battery, one light worked. Scratch that two, the trunk … Continued