Mercury introduced the Cougar in 1967 as a more upmarket alternative to the Ford Mustang. The company raised the bar in 1968 with the rare GT-E variant. With a 427-4V monster under the hood, its performance was unquestioned. Our… more»
Nut and Bolt Restored: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
A freshly restored 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 H.O. is listed here on Craigslist out of Camas, Washington, carrying an asking price of $137,000 OBO. The seller posted it nine days ago and is open to trades for select… more»
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Solar Gold Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am
The seller describes this 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am as a complete, numbers-matching car finished in its original gold paint, with only minor rust and no accident history. It rides on the desirable WS6 performance package, identifiable by its… more»
Original Paint Project: 1965 International Scout 800
Long before the term “SUV” entered our vocabulary, International Harvester was busy building the vehicles that would define the category. This weathered 1965 Scout 800 is sitting in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and is listed here on Facebook Marketplace. It… more»
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Rare T-Tops: 1978 Ford Mustang II
Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Ford redesigned its Mustang pony car in 1974 to be smaller and lighter, which resulted in better fuel economy. Also, they wanted sales to rebound. And the new… more»
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SUV Ancestor: 1952 Kaiser Traveler
It’s been decades since the last Kaiser automobile rolled off the assembly line, so younger car enthusiasts don’t talk much about this defunct brand anymore. When the name does come up, it’s often praise for the Kaiser Darrin sports… more»
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Almost Finished: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet’s Impala hit a sales record in 1965 that is likely to never be beaten. More than one million cars were produced, excluding the Biscayne and Bel Air. That’s a hard act to follow, and sales dipped a little… more»
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455 Power! 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
The upscale Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon wasn’t just a great-looking car; it was also a decent performer when fitted with the optional 455 V8, at least by mid-seventies standards. That’s how this 1975 model here on Craigslist is equipped, but… more»
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Cheap Thrills! 36 Volt Power Crazy Cart
Adding a high-performance motor to just about anything with wheels that’s more often than not push-powered sounds like a good idea in theory, but the challenge sometimes is figuring out how to practically turn that thought into a meaningful… more»
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Future SS Clone? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
As one of the best-selling automobiles in 1972, there are still plenty of Chevrolet Chevelles from the period in the marketplace at any given time. However, what’s rare is finding one that’s been with the original owner until earlier… more»
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Unique Engine Swap: 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
If I had a dollar for every classic I’ve seen upgraded from a six-cylinder motor to a V8, I could probably afford to bid on this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. What makes this classic unusual is that the seller… more»
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Documented 6,600 Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet entered the 1960s with an unorthodox compact car by Detroit standards of the day. That was the Corvair with its air-cooled, rear-mounted flat-six engine. By the end of the decade, demand had trickled off for a variety of… more»
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Elegant Project: 1932 Studebaker Dictator Regal Convertible Sedan Model 62
The name of this car is about as long as its 117″ wheelbase, but then, the 1930s gave rise to plenty of wordy model descriptions. Offering a car in a half dozen body styles and another half dozen trim… more»
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Rock-Solid Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, knocking out a few dings and dents, and wielding a spray gun, this 1962 Chevrolet Impala deserves a close look. It runs and drives well, featuring its original V8, a rebuilt… more»
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302/3-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang Hardtop
This 1972 Ford Mustang caught my eye for a simple reason: it’s a Hardtop. Most of the post-1971 First Generation Mustangs crossing our desks at Barn Finds are Fastbacks, which is unsurprising since the desirable Mach 1 was only… more»
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HiPo 383 V8 Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Besides the Pontiac GTO (1964), the Plymouth Road Runner (1968) was perhaps the biggest hit of the muscle car era. Based on the B-body Belvedere, the Road Runner began as a budget muscle machine compared to the upscale GTX… more»
