The Packard 120 with its straight 8 is not the top of the line but is still a fine luxury car and a step above “The Six”. The 120 has many advanced features for its time, like an independent front suspension,… more»
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Two Door Survivor: 1948 DeSoto Custom
This beautiful Desoto is listed on Craigslist in Stockton, California for $7,950. The price seems reasonable for a car this nice. I’m surprised it’s been listed for a month now and not sold. It was repainted at some time,… more»
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A Friendly Face: 1960 VESPA 400
This Vespa not only comes with a smiley face, it sticks it’s tongue out when necessary. Vespa is Italian but this little car is actually French, developed by Piaggio, the parent company, and built in France. It has several… more»
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Two For One: MGB and MGB GT
Here is a pair of MGBs projects listed on eBay with a BIN of $6,000 in sweet Magnolia, Texas. On the left is a 1973 roadster with about 67,000 miles that will take only a little work to get it… more»
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V6 Upgrade: 1980 TR7 Convertible
This TR7 has had a John’s Cars Conversion to a Buick V6 so I’ll begin with an apology to any Triumph fans offended by the sacrilege. It’s listed on craigslist in Sacramento, California for $2,800. According to the seller,… more»
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Rusted And Dusted: 1974 Plymouth Duster
The owner of this “Plymoth” listed on craigslist had great plans for his Duster, bought some parts and then lost interest. Perhaps when he removed the vinyl top he realized how much rust damage there is and got cold feet. For… more»
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Rare yet Battered: 1975 De Tomaso Deauville
Thanks go out to Arno D for finding something really different, a De Tomaso Deauville. De Tomaso is mostly remembered for the Pantera and Mangusta, but the Deauville is one of several lesser known cars built by De Tomaso. A total… more»
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Waiting Forty Four Years: 1956 Pontiac Safari Wagon
This wagon listed on craigslist for $8,500 has been sitting since 1973. It looks mostly complete but it would be a huge project. The Safari was Pontiac’s version of the Nomad wagon. Pontiac built only about 4,000 of these and almost… more»
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History Included: 1942 Cadillac Series 61 Fastback
We often wish we knew the history of old cars like this Cadillac listed for sale on eBay. Well, it seems Clinton Filson started a business in 1891 in Seattle selling supplies to miners headed up to the Alaska gold rush…. more»
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Patina Or Paint: 1923 Graham Brothers Truck
After their success in the glass business the Graham Brothers first built kits to convert Model Ts into trucks then began building their own trucks. After trying engines from several manufacturers they settled on Dodge engines and their trucks were… more»
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Supercharged? Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo Cab Pickup
I always enjoy reading the different opinions readers have of cars posted here, but I may have found something readers may actually agree on. (Could even Scotty or someone imbibing recreational pharmaceuticals love this truck?) It’s listed on eBay as… more»
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Incredible Survivor: 1939 Ford V8 Deluxe Fordor Sedan
Look what Jamie found! This Ford is truly an amazing survivor, whether it’s a survivor since new or from restoration over 50 years ago. Thanks Jamie! This car really is like it just drove out of a time machine…. more»
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Very Attractive: 1993 Chevrolet Snowcat Track Van
Here in California we do wonder about the difficulties folks who choose to live in snowy cold country must face. How do soccer moms get the kids to hockey games and school during the worst of weather? This van… more»
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It Won’t Start: 1965 Thunderbird
When you see a project like this you have to wonder why they gave up. Has it taken this guy 39 years to decide he’s not really interested because he’s a “Chevy Guy”? Perhaps he really can’t get the engine started…. more»
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Well Lettered: 1950 MG Riley RMD DHC
Riley introduced the RM series car after the war and built the RMD series from 1949 until 1951. In 1949 production moved to MG, so some might call this car an MG. This rare DHC model is listed on eBay. Restoration began… more»
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Alfas, Jags and Mercedes Oh My: Basement Collection
Here are four of the thirteen cars for sale on craigslist in San Francisco. The seller is accepting offers. There’s no information provided on the cars but will need careful inspection in any case. They range from the 1956… more»
