As a car enthusiast, I sometimes find some sadness can set in. That’s the time when a long established model that you may have owned or just would have liked to have owned, is discontinued. One of those is the… more»
Aug 26, 2018 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Immaculate: 1971 AMC Javelin
Here is an immaculate 1971 AMC Javelin that is for sale here on Craigslist in Elizabethton in the Tri-Cities area of Northeast Tennessee. It’s pretty clear what car American Motors was targeting with the styling of this second generation… more»
Aug 26, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
The Wide Body: 1976 AMC Pacer X
When the 1975 AMC Pacer was introduced in March of that year, its claim to fame was “The First Wide Small Car” at 77 inches wide. Pacer was one of those “love it or hate it cars”. Most of… more»
Aug 26, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Downsized Chrysler R Body: 1979 Chrysler Newport
I was always more of a GM or Ford fan, but occasionally Chrysler would come up with something to stir my interest. I think one reason I liked the style of the new smaller full-size Chrysler better than the… more»
Aug 25, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
My Bonnie Lies In Ohio: 1970 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
There’s something special about Bonnevilles. I’ve always liked them. Maybe it’s partly because my dad had a 1960 Pontiac Bonneville 4 door Vista hardtop. That was a special car and as a kid I would ride on the rear… more»
Aug 20, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Second Gen Survivor: 1968 Buick Riviera
Car enthusiasts generally go for the first generation Riviera, but sometimes we encounter mixed reception for the second generation. Personally, I like the second generation Riviera as well as the first. This 1968 Buick Riviera was a restyle from… more»
Aug 17, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rescued Pony Car: Mustang GT 390 Fastback
I’ve often thought, too bad cars aren’t more like human beings. For the most part, if we get a scratch, cut or minor injury, the body heals itself. Unfortunately, that’s not the way cars work. Instead, they require, just… more»
Aug 15, 2018 • Uncategorized • 39 Comments
Snake In The Grass: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
Performance and 1978 – two things as car enthusiasts we don’t normally use in the same sentence. After all, 1978 was all about style and nothing was riding higher at the time than 2 door personal luxury coupes. But… more»
Jul 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
LUV = Luxury Utility Vehicle: 1979 Buick Estate Wagon
A lot of people didn’t, and still don’t like the term station wagon. Even though there are a few modern station wagons out there, that is rarely what they are called by the manufacturers because of possibly negative connotation…. more»
Jul 16, 2018 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Low-Mileage Survivor: 1972 Ford LTD Coupe
Reader Ian C brought this “pristine” LTD to our attention. It has only 13,405 miles and is for sale here on craigslist in Afton, Virginia for $10,995. It is a two owner vehicle. New items include tires, battery, master… more»
Jul 15, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Ride To Remember: 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
When I was in elementary school (back in those days it was grades 1-8, no kindergarten) I had two teachers that traded for new General Motors vehicles every two years. Did teachers make better money accordingly back then? I… more»
Jul 10, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Wood As New: 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Station wagons have certainly gotten some attention in the last few years. Here’s an attention getter, a 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser in great condition that’s for sale here on eBay and is located in New Holland, Pennsylvania. Its great… more»
