MGF Roadster, Ford SVT Mustang Cobra Mystichrome, Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

Here’s a right-hand-drive van that has a turbodiesel engine, four-wheel-drive, low range gearing, loads of ground clearance and rear seats that turn into a bed. I mean, what’s not to love about that? Well, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island seem to have a problem with them.

But if you don’t live in one of those states, you can own something that our Bradley Brownell describes as being comfortable like a pleasure cruise while also offering enough power for American highways:

The second-generation Mitsubishi 4M4 diesel engine is actually quite an impressive unit. While earlier Delicas are known for being quite slow, this 2.8-liter intercooled turbodiesel pumps out 138 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque, making normal highway driving absolutely possible. This van could easily hold 120 kilometers per hour on the highway without much effort, including uphill sections, which many big vans of this type can’t handle.

It’s $9,500 on Facebook Marketplace in Boulder, Colorado with 290,000 miles.

If that beautiful Ford F-7 Big Job that I wrote about a couple of days ago was too rich for your blood, you can still get that vintage big commercial pickup truck energy with this Chevrolet C-50.

Just like with the F-7, Chevrolet never made a pickup version of the C-50. But that’s never stopped people from making their own. This C-50 has a bed from a C-10 modified to fit the big truck. It’s powered by a 5.7-liter small block V8 that made 250 HP when new.

This one is described as being rust-free, but it could probably use a paintjob. It’s $11,950 in Centralia, Washington.

One of the most eye-popping colors in automotive history has to be the dynamic Mystichrome paint that Ford applied to the SVT Mustang Cobra. Just 1,010 of the “Terminator” Cobras got the color in 2003 and 2004, with 515 coupes and 495 convertibles getting it, respectively.

The story of the Terminator Cobra begins with the 1999 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra. The Blue Oval marketed its 4.6-liter V8 as producing 320 HP, but it wasn’t long before owners figured out that its actual output was more like 285 HP. It wasn’t a good look for Ford and it even led to lawsuits.

Ford made sure that it wouldn’t make the same mistake when the new Cobra rolled out in 2003. Its 4.6-liter V8 was advertised as making 390 HP thanks to its Eaton M112 supercharger. And this time Ford under-promised and over-delivered as enthusiasts found that it made closer to 430 HP.

These Mytichrome cars are the holy grails of Terminator Cobras and you can find one of them for $35,000 at Mass Auto Exchange in Framingham, Massachusetts with 72,333 miles.

The Toyota Sera maintains the oddness that you find in kei cars but in a larger package. The 5E-FHE engine under the hood has parts shared with Toyotas sold in the U.S., too. That means you get to enjoy the expansive greenhouse and trick doors without having to overnight every part from Japan.

This Sera is special for its manual transmission, which Mr. Regular points out made it into roughly 1,000 of the total Seras produced. And this is a car where having a manual changes the whole car’s character.

Here’s what those doors look like opened up on a different Sera:

It’s $11,748 on Car From Japan with shipping included (your total cost will vary). It has an R condition grade so it’ll also be best to get an inspection.

Edsel was introduced in late 1956 as a division between Ford and Mercury with the goal of allowing Mercury to move upmarket.

The Villager wagon featured the striking Edsel fascia that may have turned buyers away from the brand. But if you don’t mind the looks, these are an affordable classic. According to Hemmings, just 5,687 1959 Edsel Villagers exist, and who knows how many have been returned back to the earth.

Power comes from a 5.9-liter V8 making 303 HP. But remember that we’re talking about gross HP, here. Hemmings describes driving a Villager as like being at the helm of a boat rather than a muscle car.

This Villager has fresher paint and a redone interior for $16,950 at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois.

The Indian FTR is a motorcycle that our Bradley Brownell describes as vehicle that rides better than it looks. And it looks oh so good. I recently got to swing a leg over one of these myself and I have to concur. This is one of the best American motorcycles that you can buy today.

Power comes from a 1,203cc V-twin making 120 HP and 87 lb-ft torque. From my experience in its saddle, it reminds me of my old Buells, but newer, more energetic and just as agile. This bike can make the worst days better.

Buying a 2022 FTR 1200 S today would set you back $15,000. Heck, even a base model is $13,000. But if you can stomach not being the first owner, this 2019 is just $10,500 on Facebook Marketplace in Antigo, Wisconsin.

Here’s a lovely roadster that I never thought I’d ever see in America.

When the MGF was introduced in 1995 it was touted as the first all-new MG since the 1962 MGB. And this new car was a huge departure from the vintage roadster. The engine was moved back to a mid-rear arrangement, the car rode on a hydrolastic suspension and it even got electric power steering.

Oh yeah, that hydrolastic suspension is an interesting piece of kit. Instead of separate springs and dampers you get space-saving displacers filled with fluid. I’ll let Classic Motorsports explain:

Designed by Alex Moulton, this unique suspension system uses hydraulic displacer units filled with water and what is effectively antifreeze. Lines run between the front and rear displacer units; when one wheel hits a bump, the liquid raises the other end to reduce pitch. This system totally replaces the conventional springs and shock absorbers found on most cars.

One of the benefits of a system like this is reduced roll, perfect for a sporty roadster.

Power comes from a 1.8-liter four making 120 HP pushed to a manual. This one is noted to be rust free and pretty clean. However, the hydrolastic suspension will need service. It’s $9,500 at Sodo Moto in Seattle, Washington.

Rounding out our classic cars for today is something that you could stare at all day. Between the chrome, the white walls and the paint, I’m not sure what looks best on this Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday.

As noted by GM Authority, through the Oldsmobile’s 10 generations it would be Olds’ most profitable model. You could get one like the Super 88 Holiday above or in its final days like the LSS that my fiancée used to have.

For this older model, “Super 88" denotes it as an upscale trim while “Holiday” lets you know that it’s a hardtop coupe. You get power steering and power brakes as well as more power than a lower level model. Under the hood is a 5.0-liter V8 that should be making around 160 HP. That’s paired to an automatic.

It’s $34,900 on Facebook Marketplace in Paducah, Kentucky.

The Triumph Thruxton takes its name from the track where Triumph took home the top three places in the Thruxton 500 motorcycle endurance race in 1969. These bikes pair classic café racer looks to sporty power.

This newer Thruxton R model has a 1,200cc twin making 97 HP and is fed by fuel injection. It’s $10,000 on Facebook Marketplace in Washington D.C. with 5,500 miles.

If you know of a unique car for sale online in North America, drop it down in the comments or send it along in an email! If the car’s still for sale, I may feature it in a future post.