Okay, so it isn’t really a boat! Just so you know, I really had to hold myself back from making a Ghostbusters reference even though it is 10 years too new. Old ambulances are super cool, especially considering for many… more»
Sep 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Challengering: 1970 Dodge Challenger
It is easy to take a look at this Challenger and see what it once was before someone parked it in a barn. This car has a 440, which makes me think someone had a lot of fun with… more»
Sep 21, 2017 • Uncategorized • 50 Comments
Six Pack Survivor: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Survivors of this vintage are pretty uncommon, especially Mopars. If you don’t already know why, the answer is rust! Though this car certainly isn’t any kind of show-ready cream puff, it is mostly intact and original. In my opinion,… more»
Sep 21, 2017 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
V6 Hatchback: 1978 Ford Pinto
We’ve featured a lot of Pintos/Bobcats lately, but to our credit they’ve all been different! This 1978 Pinto is especially different in that under the can be found a Ford 2.8 liter V6 instead of an inline four cylinder…. more»
Sep 21, 2017 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
Bullfighter Survivor: 1974 AMC Matador
While this car didn’t actually fight any bulls, many matadors have, but likely none of them were cars. Matador sedans of this vintage were favorites of police forces across the United States and Canada for many years as they… more»
Sep 20, 2017 • Uncategorized • 36 Comments
So Fresh & So Clean: Low-Mileage 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Late-model G-body survivors are intriguing to me because at this point, most of them have been beaten, customized, hot-rodded, or otherwise repurposed. To see one in original, unmolested condition that isn’t a 442 or otherwise fancy model is a… more»
Sep 20, 2017 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Louise, A Low-Mileage 1972 Ford Maverick
Readers, meet Louise. A two-owner, low-mileage 1972 Ford Maverick, Louise has been well maintained and seen very little use over the years. Though this car has racked up 32,771 miles, it was purchased 10 years ago by the current… more»
Sep 18, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Sunburnt Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The seller of this 1973 Nova definitely picked the right picture to start off with! While this is certainly a nice car, it is in need of some repairs that aren’t quite apparent until you look more closely at… more»
Sep 18, 2017 • Uncategorized • 36 Comments
Mr. Lahey’s Car: 1978 Chrysler New Yorker
If you’ve ever watched the television series Trailer Park Boys then certainly the trailer park supervisor Mr. Lahey comes to mind when you see this New Yorker! Though the car used in the TV show is (spoiler alert) eventually destroyed,… more»
Sep 16, 2017 • Uncategorized • 39 Comments
Two-Door Wagon: 1974 Ford Pinto
Recently, I wrote up a very nice Mercury Bobcat and stated that I preferred Bobcats to Pintos. However, this Pinto wagon is super cool and despite having been loved a bit, it is clean and in pretty decent condition…. more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Swingin’ Survivor: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
Though ’70s Mopars have been steadily rising in price, over the last couple of years more and more “less desirable” cars like Dusters and Darts have been coming out of the woodwork. While the potential of Chargers, Challengers, and… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 4-Speed Project
This ‘Cuda is very rough, but worse have been brought back to life! What makes this ‘Cuda special is it is said to be an original 340 4-speed car, but more on that later. This car will need a… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
One Family Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Impala
When I saw this listing for a 1978 Chevrolet Impala Base, I was curious just how “base” it really was. How base is it? As base as it gets! I first thought this car was missing its wheel covers,… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Christine’s Cousin? 1965 Plymouth Fury III
This 1965 Plymouth Fury is listed on eBay in a fashion I have not seen in a long time. This car is listed with no reserve and the high bid is currently $1.00! That means either the seller has… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Survivor Wagon: Low-Mile 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
This Caprice is from a time period when wagons were really wagons! This car can easily fit a whole family, plus luggage, plus possibly a couple of friends. The advent of the SUV created the phasing out of large… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Affordable Muscle: Low-Mile 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Though a 1977 Camaro is not as collectible as a 1967 Camaro, these cars certainly have some merit. For one thing, this is a 40-year-old muscle car with the Camaro nameplate. Not only that, but this thing is equipped… more»
