'58 Goggomobil T400

This diminutive microcar is indeed a great find. The little German rear engined 2 cylinder sedan score has logged a mere 8084 miles since new! Being tucked away for years no doubt enabled original paint and a wonderful interior condition to survive well. Only 1200-1500 Goggomobils were sold per year in the US from '58-'61. US market received the "big block" desirable 392cc engine, or 400 designation and are highly sought after. Bumper overriders, turn signal lenses, big headlights, separate oil tank, and pre-gear select transmission are all indicators of an early US market car.

'58 BMW Isetta Cabriolet

Heard a person bragging about stumbling across this bubblecar. How he brow beat the owner over price; how eventually he would wear the owner down. Buyers like him are time-sucking scumbags through and through - so a lesson was in order.

Not knowing the exact location but knowing the county this Isetta was in 2.5 hours away, a road trip hatched. Took a mere 20 minutes to track down once in area using visual references - a record! Owner had moved to the property from out of state in 1976 and the Isetta had been on blocks in the barn since, out of sight from the road. Owner explained that he could not sell, for he had given it to his son years ago. The son lived 2k miles away. Once the son was on the phone, there was no negotiating required. They took the initial offer. If a fair offer is made, both buyer and seller walk away pleased. This was one such instance.

Trailered away a low mileage completely rust-free original Isetta convertible. Bonus? Happened to be loaded with rare original accessories - exterior roof rack, interior roof rack, trim rings, splash guards, tailpipe embellishment, even an ashtray. Engine turned too. Only took points, condenser, and a battery to run.

'58 Cadillac Series 60 Special

Vast expanse of stainless and gingerbread draw you in. This is one impressive chromasaurus! Using coupe quarters on a sedan combined with Cadillac's new reverse angle fins created for very loooOong proportions. Adding matching fluted skirts virtually hid the rear wheels making it appear low as well. Although 12,900 were sold, a '58 Fleetwoods is an infrequent survivor.

This particular car belongs to a 94 year old woman who's husband acquired it for her in either '60 or '61. Used sparingly, this 60 Special has logged a mere 54k original miles. Motor has stuck from sitting the last 5-6 years, original navy paint has started burning in blistering TX heat, yet she hopes to slide back into that two-tone blue leather interior once again for a ride before passing over the rainbow bridge.

'58 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

This dry NM find has a couple non-stock changes (transmission notably) yet is a jewel in the rough. Impossible to find Eldorado specific items are still present. Adding values of those parts together supersedes asking price. It even has the air ride suspension option!

And to think it almost sold to a guy who was going to cut this Eldo apart for the quarter panels. Using this rot-free example to restore a crusty Biarittz is understandable, but cut it up and part this survivor out? Pffft.