I love these Spitfires for some demented reason. Their Lucas electrical systems give them a terrible reputation. This Spitfire is listed here on Craigslist in Vacaville, CA with an asking price of $2500. It’s been sitting a long time… more»
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1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 1: Ready For Launch?
In 1964 the Jetstar 1 was a budget companion to the more luxurious Starfire and a competitor to Pontiac’s Grand Prix. The “1” in the name is important, as there was also a “Jetstar 88”, which was a completely different, less expensive… more»
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Bronze Beauty: 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
This Olds sure brings back memories for some of us! It looks huge, but the tenth generation 98 was actually downsized and lightened. They are about a foot shorter than the previous generation and about 800 pounds lighter. It… more»
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Heavy Hemi Survivor: 1955 Chrysler Imperial Sedan
I love survivor cars and this Imperial listed on craigslist in the San Francisco bay area is a great example. To the right person, it’s it could be worth most of the $13,900 asking, perhaps $10,000, but I understand most… more»
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To The Rescue: 1967 Dodge Chinook Mobilodge
In the 1960s, before the dawn of the age of the aluminum skinned boxes on truck chassis, there were a number of interesting motorhomes. Chinook was one of the earliest builders of RVs, beginning as Mair & Son in… more»
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A Long Story: 1970 Buick Estate Wagon
Reader Don called me about his wagon he’s listed on eBay. It was a one owner car and has only 90,000 miles. It is loaded with all the options of the day and everything works. An older couple took… more»
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Bargain 911? 1980 Porsche SC Targa
This Porsche is listed on craigslist in San Francisco for only $19,500, usually a pricey place. With only 125,000 miles, it shouldn’t need major repair, but perhaps it was run hard and neglected. It’s got enough pedals. There’s not… more»
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Van In Black: 1947 Linn Step Van
The Linn Trailer Company, founded in 1929 by Holman Harry Linn had an interesting history that began with the “U-Can-Back” one wheel trailers. Along the way, the company built many configurations of trailers and vans, including motor homes and the… more»
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All Grunt, No Glory: 1966 Arctic Cat Cub
Look what Bob G found for us listed on eBay. It’s in Salem, Oregon and the bidding is under $700 with 4 days left. Choices were limited before the coming of the ATV if you needed to haul stuff… more»
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Strangest Bike Ever: 1960 Velocette LE
This has got to be one of the strangest bikes ever! I thought I knew a thing or two about motorcycles having ridden everything from a “Montessa Mangusta” to two-wheel-drive Goats, but these are really different. The engine is… more»
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1966 Mercedes Benz Unimog 404s With 400K
Look what Glenn B found on craigslist in Brookwood, British Columbia. Thanks for the tip, sir! This must be the most cheerful one I’ve ever seen and at $10,000 its about as cheap as they come.. These Unimogs have… more»
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Survivor Or Restored? 1925 Dodge Brothers
The Dodge brothers started out in 1900 making chassis and engines for other car builders in Detroit including Oldsmobile and Ford. By 1916 they were building their own cars and were the second only to Ford in car sales. Their… more»
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Where’s The Fire? 1970 Plymouth Fury
This Fury listed on eBay is a great example of a car that looks hopeful at first glance, and even in many of the pictures. Luckily, the owner is honest and shows the grim, rusty truth about his car. Bidding is… more»
In The Pink: 1986 Jeep Cherokee
We find all kinds of cars to write about here, and this Cherokee is certainly different. Many of you have seen it and don’t remember it, or even the movie it was in. In 1993 Warner Brothers purchased this Jeep,… more»
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Field Of Dreams: 1968 And 1969 Dodge Chargers
These six chargers and a 1966 Coronet were put out to pasture in San Antonio long ago and are now listed on craigslist. They were found in a barn where they had been since the 1980s. A few have titles…. more»
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1966 Ford Galaxie 500: Promising Illusion?
Thanks goes to reader Dean H for finding this Ford that’s listed on craigslist. It’s in Oklahoma City with an asking price of $11,000. It has a few of things right – two doors, a hardtop, and a big V8. But… more»
