1960 Volvo PV544 and 1965 Volvo PV544 Sport

Seattle loves old Volvos. In 1944, Volvo introduced the PV444, a remarkably modern car with unibody construction and coil spring suspension. Deciding not to mess with a good thing, this car remained in production virtually unchanged for more than twenty years.

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1970 Plymouth Barracuda 'cuda 440 convertible

WOW this is without a doubt the most amazing car I've spotted in use as a daily driver in Seattle. Only 8,939 Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda convertibles were ever made, and only 435 'cuda convertibles were built in 1970. Assuming this car has its original engine, it's worth upwards of $100,000.

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1968 Chevrolet Camaro

This particular Camaro is a curious car. It's the bare bones model - 6 cylinder engine, 3-speed stick, dog dish hubcaps. Yet it was apparently ordered with paint stripes and a spoiler. It also appears to be an unrestored daily driver in very good condition. Yet it's filled with junk and its California registration expired six years ago.

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1958 Cadillac Eldorado. For Those with Money to Burn

The 1950's were the era of the status symbol, when social norms forced men to all wear the same gray suit and hold the same gray opinions. Buying an Eldorado made the bold statement, "I have money to burn." A Cadillac Series 62 coupe cost $4,800, while this Eldorado cost $7,300. That's a difference of $22,00 in inflation adjusted dollars. And yet, what was the difference between the Series 62 and this car? Not much.

Come to think of it, not much has changed. A new BMW 530 starts at $54,000. Yet is it really dramatically more capable or luxurious than a $24,000 Toyota Camry?

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