Rusted Automotive

One of my favorite automotive designs of all-time are early second-generation Chevrolet Camaros. Featuring a bold design by Bill Mitchell, early second-generation Camaros feature a design reminiscent of Ferrari sports cars, but with a bold, American flair. Though any 1970-1973 Camaro typically has a nice appearance, I prefer the split-bumper RS Camaros to the full-bumpered Camaro Sport Coupes. This 1970-1/2 Chevrolet Camaro is not only a RS model, it also features the Z28 option; the car is also built up as a day-two style muscle car. Find it here on eBay in Kings Park, New York, with nine bids and less than a day left to bid.    After numerous problems delayed production, the second-generation Camaro debuted in February 1970. Available as a two-door sports coupe only, the second-gen Camaro boasted European-inspired looks and a sloping, fastback body. This 1970-1/2 Camaro is a Z28 RS, and is one of 27,136 RS mode...

Nearly every day, I can be seen on my computer or phone perusing automotive websites for cars for sale and the latest news in the automotive industry. A few weeks back, Road and Track published an article in regards to the ten greatest cars from the 1990s . Number three on Road and Track's list was Nissan's Z32 300ZX. According to Road and Track, Z32 300ZX values are starting to skyrocket (especially for clean examples), and Road and Track recommended that any prospective buyer should snap one up immediately. I've always been a fan of the Z32 300ZX, and this 1991 Twin-Turbo model is exactly spec'd how I would want one. Find it here at Classic Dream Cars in Mount Dora, Florida, with an asking price of $16,500. In 1990, Nissan replaced the Z31 generation of its Z-cars with the Z32. Compared to the previous Z31, the Z32 featured a more modern design, with fewer hard edges and an overall more rounded profi...

As the year draws to a close, a new year begins; as the new year approaches, the automotive show circuit draws closer and closer. For blue-collar enthusiasts such as myself, the show circuit typically consists of local shows and cruise nights, but nonetheless some collectors (yours truly included) try their best to stand out from the sea of typical collector cars, trucks and motorcycles that tend to dominate the show scene. A great vehicle to stand out in any car show is this 1971 Mercury Monterey Patrol Car, believed to be the last one in existence. Find it here at Frankman Motor Company Classics in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with an asking price of $14,975. Essentially Mercury's version of Ford's full-size Galaxie, the Monterey was given a mild restyle in 1971 to better compete against GM's redesigned full-size models. Most noticeable in the redesign were details that included flip-handle door openers, beaked ...

Remember when AMC and Renault teamed up together to try and save AMC's bacon? AMC had fallen on hard times in 1979, and in the mid-1980s AMC teamed up with Renault to try to resurrect its sales. Unfortunately, that plan backfired, and in 1987 AMC was bought out by Chrysler. Rebranded as Eagle, AMC's Alliance models initially continued to be sold. A prime is this Eagle Premier ES, a low-mile survivor 1989 model that is in great, survivor shape. Find it here on eBay in Cream Ridge, New Jersey, with a Buy-It-Now price of $2,100. Introduced in September 1987 as a 1988 model, the Eagle Premier was derived from the Renault Medallion. Sold from September 1987 to December 1991 (as a 1992 model), the Premier was never a sales success and was replaced by the Vision in 1993. This Premier is a 1989 ES model, and is one of 43,179 built for 1989. Resplendent in a two-tone white and gray, this Premier ES looks brand new, and shines ...

It's been one of the most anticipated returns to the Corvette lineup: the proverbial "King of the Hill", the ZR1. It's been almost four years since the last ZR1 has been produced, but a recent Car and Driver issue highlights the new  C7 ZR1 ! Most likely the new ZR1 is going to cost a pretty penny, so unless you plan to save your pennies and dimes, an older ZR1 will be the better bet to build up as a sleeper. This 1990 Corvette ZR1 has low miles and looks like it rolled off the dealership in the early-1990s as a lightly-used car. Find it  here on eBay  in Hagerstown, Maryland, with a Buy-It-Now price of $25,900. After acquiring Group Lotus in 1986 and watching its beloved sports car being taunted by high-dollar Ferraris and Lamborghinis, Chevrolet decided to bring out the big guns and create a bonafide super car. Teaming up with Lotus and Mercury Marine, Chevrolet created the ZR-1, which debuted in proto...

I hate to say it, but in regards to the title, that statement is true to the "T". The majority of today's pickup trucks are overpriced trucks with too much luxury and pickup beds that 90% of the time are too short. True pickups to me offer enough amenities to get the job done but are still bare-bones enough to be rough and rugged and thusly be able to get the job done without incident. GM's GMT400 trucks are prime examples of the above statement, and this 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 short bed is one of the nicest examples I've seen in a long time. Find it  here on eBay  in Ventura, California, with a little over two and a half hours left to bid. After being fully redesigned in 1988, GMC's C/K trucks were mildly face-lifted, giving its trucks a more modern look. This GMC 1500 half-ton is a short-bed model, and is one of the nicest I've seen in a long time. Resplendent in red with black trim, the paint shines like a mirror, and I ...