A tip with a twist is how you might describe this ad, found for us by Mitchell G. The tip is the straight-up 1967 Dodge Charger pictured here on craigslist. The twist? There are a bunch of them the… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Still Like New: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The one-family owners of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird are saying all the right things, if not detailing their claims very thoroughly, in the ad here on craigslist. On offer: a car that presently does parade duty in Omaha, Nebraska…. more»
Sep 6, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Your Forever Car? All-Original 1965 Pontiac Catalina
Ah, a large Pontiac from the 1960s. Has there ever been a more glorious thing, especially decked out in teal paint with an interior to match? That’s what you’ll get should you spring for this 1965 Pontiac Catalina. It’s… more»
Sep 6, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Classic Daily Driver? 1986 SVO Mustang
If you’ve been looking for something more recently minted than a 1960s classic but still collectible, you might want to check out this 1986 Ford SVO Mustang. The tip on this one came from Mitchell G. It’s available here… more»
Sep 1, 2023 • For Sale • 117 Comments
1971 Mustang Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet Ram Air
The big Mustang. The one Ford put out right before they almost killed the car altogether with the 1974-78 Mustang II (I know they sold a lot—that’s not the argument). The Mustang with the almost-flat rear window. All of… more»
Sep 1, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
E-Code Alert: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
There’s what appears to be a bargain-bin sale going on on a 1957 Thunderbird here on ebay. With just over two days left in the auction, this car is going a few thousand bucks under 20 thousand. Now, as… more»
Sep 1, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Ran When Abandoned: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Oh seller, surely you jest in this ad here on craigslist when you say, “Ran when parked.” This car wasn’t parked. It was abandoned to the elements in the backyard of someone’s house. Mitchell G found this compelling tip… more»
Aug 31, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Make Me Beautiful Once More: 1964 Buick Riviera
Somebody’s losing storage and thus needs you to take their 1964 Buick Riviera off their hands. Mitchell G sleuthed that person out, and you can see the ad for the Riv here on craigslist. It’s currently residing in the… more»
Aug 31, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Older Than It Seems: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
If you read Barn Finds, you probably admire classic cars, and when some of you started getting into this hobby, a 1967 Tempest was a 30-year-old car. That’s why your brain tells you that this 1985 Ford Mustang GT… more»
Aug 30, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Lots In A Name: 1964 Mercury Marauder Montclair
How’s this for a name: Mercury Marauder Montclair. Sure beats modern coinages like “C-Class” for having a ring to it. The car is even cooler than the name, this 1964 Marauder, available here on ebay. And the price, well,… more»
Aug 30, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Night Of The Living Dead: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
It’s not clear if the proper question here is, “How desperate are you to own a 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible?” Or, “How much are you willing to risk on a car you can’t see ninety percent of?” in terms… more»
Aug 29, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1970 Mustang SportsRoof Boss 302 Tribute
Is this cloning: stickering up a car in a way that it names a model designation but isn’t the same as an original model? Is it creating a tribute? Or does any such effort need to pass some kind… more»
Aug 29, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Sedate Menace: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Too ridiculously perfect. Those are the three words that come to mind when looking at this 1968 Pontiac GTO, on sale here on ebay. The auction, which is just touching on $22K, has plenty of time to accelerate, since… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Tesla Alternative: 1980 Unique Mobility Electrek 2+2
Sometimes something that’s not everybody’s cup of tea is, in fact, not a cup of tea at all. It’s something else, at the outer orbit of liquid refreshment. A glass of something waiting to be claimed. That’s what this… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Leave As Born? 1978 Pontiac Phoenix
Another tasty tip comes courtesy of Mitchell G, this time on a 1978 Pontiac Phoenix coupe. Call it a “Why not buy this and drive it?” kind of car. The ad is here on craigslist with a healthy number… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Story Adding Up For You? 1966 Mustang Coupe
How much story do you need? Apparently, the seller of this 1966 Mustang coupe thinks that just describing his car is not enough. So he supplies a “little old lady” tale which describes an original owner who drove the… more»
