Buick is generally credited with offering the first mass manufactured hardtop car with its 1949 Riviera. Joining this increasingly popular trend, fellow GM brands were quick to offer their own hardtop models, and not only as halo cars.
Mar 7, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
See Something You Like? Estate Sale in California
Thanks to Bentley Guy for sending us the link to this pretty cool craigslist ad showing a bunch of interesting old cars for sale in La Honda, California. I can’t tell from the ad if this is an “estate sale”… more»
Mar 4, 2016 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rare Wagon: 1955 Studebaker Champion Conestoga
We recently featured a very nice looking 1957 Studebaker station wagon that was offered on eBay with a rather lofty BIN price of $4,995. That one was claimed to be low miles and looked like it had been pretty… more»
Mar 2, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Virgin Vicky: 1951 Ford Hardtop
Thanks to reader Allan H for calling our attention to this great looking 1951 Ford Victoria hardtop for sale here on craigslist in Canby, near Portland, Oregon.
Mar 1, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Beautiful Bimmer: 1974 BMW 2002tii
I could not believe my eyes when I ran across this ad on Craigslist. Could this incredible car be for real? This now-rare and highly desirable 1974 BMW 2002tii (touring international, injected) is listed here on craigslist in Maspeth, Long… more»
Mar 1, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Former Farm Truck: 1948 International Flat Bed
Thanks to reader Jim S for sending us a link to this great looking old International Harvester flatbed available here on eBay in Venango, Nebraska. As of this writing, there is only a day left in the auction, and an opening… more»
Mar 1, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Just A Nice Old Truck: 1984 Dodge D-150
At least for some of us old timers, it’s hard to accept the fact that cars and trucks from the eighties are becoming collectible. And while many, maybe even most of the cars from that era were just plain… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Mellow Yellow: 1980 VW Rabbit Cabriolet
Sometimes being a rare or unusual car does not confer value. That is the case with the 1980 VW Rabbit Cabriolet. 1980 was the first year for this model, and only 13,39o were sold in the US. Most of… more»
Feb 27, 2016 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Daily Driver? 1954 Ford Two Door
It’s refreshing to see that this old mild custom street rod features a Ford engine instead of the all-too-predictable Chevy small block that we see so often these days. This 1954 Ford two door sedan is for sale on… more»
Feb 25, 2016 • For Sale • 20 Comments
All In The Family: 1947 Packard Clipper Deluxe
I was really excited to find this beautiful old Packard for sale on here on craigslist in Tucson. Even though there are very few pictures – none of the interior, in fact – for some reason, it has a… more»
Feb 24, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ready to Rock It Too: Another 1950 Olds 88
I spend a lot of time scanning ads for Barn Finds (and for my own pleasure, I will admit – I do love Oldsmobiles, especially 49-51 88’s). Most of the Rocket 88s I find seem to be four door… more»
Feb 23, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Car? Truck? Rat Rod? 1929 Mystery Vehicle
Some of us here are old enough to remember the opening of the old Superman television show: “Look! Up in the sky!” “It’s a bird!” “It’s a plane!” “It’s Superman!” The car in this ad I found on craigslist in Tucson,… more»
Feb 23, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Fairly rare: 1972 Fiat Sport Spider
At least among Americans, Fiats have not usually had a good reputation for selling quality-built cars. Many years ago, they earned the derogatory term “Fix it again Tony” for mechanical issues. And Fiat always had a well deserved reputation… more»
Feb 23, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ready To Rock It: 1950 Olds Rocket 88
Thanks to reader John G for sending us the link to this very nice looking 1950 Olds Rocket 88 two door for sale here on craigslist in Seattle, Washington. Even though this is a non-running example that has been sitting in… more»
Feb 22, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Clean And Original: 1971 Plymouth Scamp
The Scamp was Plymouth’s two door hardtop A-Body built and sold from 1971 to 1976, similar to the Dodge Swinger. Given the propensity to rust of Mopar cars of this era, finding a rust free original now is not… more»
Feb 21, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Black Is Beautiful: 1971 Chevy Nova SS
This 1971 Nova SS is said to be a barn find “in great builder shape”. The seller doesn’t say much else, but does provide a complete set of photos to document the car. It is listed for sale by… more»
