Crosley — America’s First Successful Sports Car! “What?” say all Corvette, Stutz, Mercer, et. al. enthusiasts! Yeah, they are correct, but guess what sports car won the Index of Performance at the first Sebring 12-hour race? That’s right, it… more»
Jul 18, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Barn Fresh: 1935 Ford Phaeton
This must be our week for 1935 Fords! After posting recently about a 1935 Deluxe Sedan, today’s post is about a 1935 Phaeton barn find that is listed for sale here on craigslist. The Model 48 Phaeton is located… more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sleeper 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88
At first glance, this 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 (more about the “Super” in a moment) looks like a dilapidated old car. It’s not even cleaned up for the pictures in the ad where it’s for sale here on craigslist…. more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
It’s Golden! 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD
The seller calls this beautiful 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD the nicest they have seen in 50 years, and I’m inclined to agree after looking the pictures over. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where early bidding has… more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Grandpa’s 4X4: 1987 Jeep Wrangler
This original-appearing, almost-survivor 1987 Jeep Wrangler was only pulled from storage last week in Fremont, California, but the seller tells us it fired right up on new gasoline! It’s listed for sale here on craigslist with an asking price… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
TVR 2500M: Rare Fiberglass Coupe
TVRs have a tendency to be overlooked when one searches for a lightweight, good-handling British classic coupe. I’m not sure whether it’s the somewhat pedestrian Triumph mechanicals, the quirky (but pretty) styling, or simply that Lotus got all the… more»
Jul 11, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Custom One-Off DeSoto Sport Custom
The dreams of a homebuilder have been realized in this combination of DeSoto parts and expertise! The car is listed for sale as a 1957 DeSoto custom here on craigslist. It’s currently located in La Puente, California and the… more»
Jul 11, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Repowered! 1973 Triumph Stag
Even most Triumph lovers admit that the 3-liter V-8 engine fitted to the 25,939 Triumph Stags produced between 1970 and 1977 wasn’t developed as well as it could have been. Although a properly sorted, original-engined Stag is a wonderful… more»
Jul 10, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Former Parts Car: 1970 AAR ‘Cuda
It is truly hard to believe that this beautiful 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda was originally a parts car for another AAR! It’s gorgeous now, that’s for sure! It is listed for sale here on eBay where bidding has already… more»
Jul 9, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1970 Numbers-Matching 454 Corvette
Numbers-matching, 454 cubic-inch V-8, and 1970 Corvette: three things that make enthusiasts take notice! Not only that but the car is being sold at no reserve here on eBay. Wow! The car is located in Miami, Florida and bidding… more»
Jul 9, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1 Of 4,356! 1954 Hudson Metropolitan
Did you even know that there was a badge-engineered version of the Nash Metropolitan marketed by Hudson? Not many people do, there were only 4,356 sold from August 1954 through September 1957. This particular Metropolitan is listed for sale… more»
Jul 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
390 V8! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL Club Victoria
The 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Club Victoria was the top of the Galaxie line. The pillarless hardtop was the epitome of style that year and this one is no exception. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where… more»
Jul 7, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Interesting Mish-Mash! 1941 Chevrolet Pickup
This 1941 Chevrolet truck is a bit of a mish-mash, but perhaps it can be a great project for someone. The long bed not quite visible from this shot might lead to a clue! It’s listed for sale here… more»
Jul 7, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cruiser: 1951 Ford Custom Convertible
I wish we knew more about this 1951 Ford Custom Convertible; the ad description raises more questions than it answers. It’s listed for sale here on eBay but even with more than 50 bids, the reserve has not yet… more»
Jul 7, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Beautiful Survivor: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III
This true survivor Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III is one of the most desirable cars to me that I’ve written a post about. Frequently I have come across (and owned) Big Healeys that have been “restored,” but they rarely… more»
Jul 7, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ready To Use! 1956 Willys Station Wagon
The Willys Jeep Station Wagon (2WD) and Utility Wagon (4WD) have very interesting histories. This particular machine has received a lot of refurbishment, mostly mechanical, and is ready to perform its original role as “a comfortable family car.” Wait,… more»
