Reader Peter R sent us this for a 1967 Buick Electra convertible, so naturally I took the bait. The first thing I noticed when I opened the ad for this big beautiful Buick was that it is missing a… more»
Jul 22, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Datsun In The Barn: Low Mileage 1981 Datsun 280ZX
This little Datsun has been sitting in a barn for what appears to have been a long time, though no estimate is given by the seller. It has been owned by the same person since 1984, though from the… more»
Jul 22, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Derelict Family Truckster: 1986 Ford LTD Country Squire
What a forlorn looking Ford this wagon is! It almost looks angry, and to be fair, I would be too. It seems this Country Squire’s owner bought it to restore, but abandoned the project when a nicer car of… more»
Jul 20, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ferrariero? Tastefully Modified 1987 Pontiac Fiero
Of the various Facebook groups I am a part of, there is one in particular that caters to “undesirable” cars manufactured between 1972 and 1996. Frequently, super quirky stuff like this pops up and I have no complaints! I… more»
Jul 18, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
High Options, Low Miles: One-Family 1975 Ford Torino Elite
When the United States began to crack down on bumper laws in the early 1970s, many cars did not wear the new look well. Most manufacturers slapped shock-absorbing bumpers onto pre-existing designs and accommodated for the new space between… more»
Jul 18, 2017 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Unicorn Mustang: Custom 1968 Ford Mustang
First of all, let me provide some important basic details: this car has not been permanently modified, and is being auctioned off to benefit The Albert Kennedy Trust. Yes, this is an actual photo of the actual car, and… more»
Jul 15, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Clean Bird: 1984 AMC Eagle Survivor
I have a thing for AMC Eagles. Although very similar to Hornets and Concords, Eagles are really the only AMC product that gets me truly excited. They are well-built cars with a bulletproof engine, complete with their own unique… more»
Jul 15, 2017 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Police Caprice: 14,000 Mile 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1
This car evokes one word: Yes. A 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 police car that never actually saw police service? This is not only a rare find, this is the ideal used police vehicle. Inside and out, this Caprice looks… more»
Jul 15, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fastback Olds: 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan
A friend of mine was browsing craigslist recently, and sent me this 1950 Oldsmobile 98. According to the map, this car is located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. I find this really interesting because having grown up in… more»
Jul 14, 2017 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare Yenko? One-of-a-Kind 1986 Yenko ‘Vette
Not what you were expecting, is it? Me either! Reader Eric H. sent us a link to a “1980s Yenko ‘Vette” and I didn’t know what to expect. A Yenko Chevette was nowhere on my list of possible things… more»
Jul 13, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Beat On The BRAT: 1978 Subaru Project
The Subaru BRAT is one of those cars that everybody loves, even if they have no idea what it is and assumes its some kind of baby El Camino, which I guess it technically is. BRATs are on my… more»
Jul 13, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
First Year Front Wheel Drive: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
Eldorados have long been one of the quintessential Cadillacs. Of all the models available throughout the years, regardless of generation, the Eldorado is the car that always stands out to me. Perhaps its the unique style they always seem… more»
Jul 13, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Family Hauler Survivor: 1986 Toyota Van
When I was a kid in the late 1990s/early 2000s, it seemed like these old Toyota vans were everywhere. A neighbor of mine had one sitting in his backyard for most of my childhood, and I always thought it… more»
Jul 12, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Picking Up The Pieces: 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
Reader Bill W. sent us this forlorn looking Plymouth for sale here on craigslist in Alabama. There is no doubt in my mind that this 1969 Roadrunner has seen better days. That being said, as far as “quality for… more»
Jul 12, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Baby Merc: 1980 Mercury Bobcat
There was a time when Ford Pintos could be found just about anywhere, anytime you wanted one. This time was before I was born, because they have been a novelty throughout my life! As the Pintos seemed to slowly… more»
Jul 11, 2017 • For Sale • 54 Comments
454 4-Speed Survivor: 1970 Chevelle LS5
Chevelles are a lot of fun, and no matter which year model suits your fancy (no two years were alike!), they are all fun cars. This is exactly what comes to my mind when someone uses the term “muscle-car.”… more»
