Sadly, the time has come for me to part ways with another trusty steed. My dear Lil’ Red hasn’t been driven enough and he needs a good home. He’s been a fantastic car since I drove him across country from Los Angeles on a solo road trip from my brother Dave’s who gave me the car on the sole condition that I tend it well. He totally babied this thing. Lil’ Red spent the majority of his life garaged in California. He’s got no rust, original henna red paint and only a few bumps and bruises (I’ll gladly specify if you’re interested).

Since we live in Philly, and don’t have a garage, I feel like I’m not holding up my end of the bargain. It just ain’t right to leave this hottie on the street. He’s a classic (which reminds me, you can get PA Classic tags if you want him as a collectable – that’ll save you hundreds in insurance, inspection and registration costs). Lil Red runs great, is still well shy of 200k miles. The only things that don’t work well right now are the air conditioning (needs a charge) and heater blower (needs a fan). The manual transmission is sturdy, but probably won’t last forever. I’ve recently had the clutch hydraulics redone this spring. This puppy gets 30 m.p.g.

If you’re in the market for an inexpensive, sexy, fuel-efficient, classic, hand-built automobile, by all means, get in touch. I’d even deliver it to you if you’re not too far away from Philadelphia.

Asking price: $1500.


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  • I'll trade you a broken slot machine for it. :)
  • A broken slot machine is all you got, buddy? Hahah
  • why did my girlfriend get laid off this week? if you were selling it last week, i would of JUMPED on this puppy.

    what's the upgrade now?

    (via twitter, btw)
  • Ah, too bad, Zacharias!

    What do you mean by upgrade?
  • If my last experience trying to sell anything is any indication, I'm guessing listing your car on your blog is better than putting it on Craiglist. Good luck man. It's a beauty.
  • CM
    WANT/Can't have.
  • I love BMW and what a ncie color too. If I crack my Lincoln Town Car up this weekend I'll buy!
  • @jimmy c - here's to hoping you crack up your Town Car. Just kidding!
  • Dave
    This car grew up in a garage, I bought it from my bosses parents who bought it off their other son who had it new. They drove it only to get groceries and then got tired of the manual transmition. I kept it in a garage both at work and at home, so the sun damange on the dash is fairly light. I didn't want to sell it but eventually needed a new car, for the hot LA summers. This car is was a joy to drive and a wax makes a huge difference. It doesn't have metalic paint so when you wax it it really shows. Also the paint on older cars like this is much stronger than now. Back then there could be lead in it, so it has suprisingly few rock dings.
    I hope the next owner is someone who wants to keep this restored/continue to restore it and give it a loving home. It was always good to me.
  • Thanks, Dave!
  • Oh my, that's seriously been my dream car ever since I was 14. Ugh. Can't afford to spend money on a 2nd car though. Must continue to throw money at the house.
  • Have you sold her yet?
  • Sold, Mike. Sorry!
  • John L
    is the car still available? very interested in buying.
  • David
    Do you still have the car?
  • jay
    hey what up? my name is jay and i got the same car exept its green and black two tone. i just want to say, i love my car too. he only has 150,000 and still runs great. if i had the 1500 to buy it, i would. ive been looking for another one but i cant afford it right now.
  • Nic Lockerman
    Is this baby still for sale?
  • JAHMANE
    YOU STIIL HAVE THIS CAR?
  • Paul
    Please email me-I used to have a car just like this-live in Scranton.
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