Are we past the height of the patina craze yet? Or is this fashionable trend in the world of vintage cars and trucks still going strong? The seller of this 1962 Dodge Dart 440, available here on Craigslist in… more»
Aug 17, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
As White As Never Seen Snow: 1993 Mercury Capri XR2
The Mercury Capri family tree is certainly unique and tracing this car’s lineage reminds me of that genealogy commercial where the guy thinks he’s of German ancestry but finds out he’s actually Scottish. Like the first generation (1970-1977) coupes… more»
Aug 15, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
ScramWrangler? 1994 Custom Jeep Wrangler Pickup
During a short lived production run in the 1980’s, fewer than 28,000 Jeep CJ-8 Scramblers were sold. They featured a very cool and unique design for the time period: basically a stretched version of the CJ-7 with a pickup… more»
Aug 14, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Be All You Can Be: 1989 AM General HMMWV M998
Beginning in 1984 the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV “Humvee”) successfully replaced the M-151 Army Jeep and other light tactical vehicles as a one-size-fits-all military conveyance. Increased off-road capability, a larger payload, and better able to protect soldiers,… more»
Aug 11, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Bon Evil: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Coupe
This ’66 Bonneville has undergone a frame-off restoration and according to its seller “all [there] is left to do is paint the car.” So that begs the question: would you paint it? Many would consider it sacrilegious not to,… more»
Aug 8, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Pre-Oil Crisis Classic: 1973 Mercury Montego MX
Cousin to the Ford Torino, the 2nd generation Mercury Montego was completely redesigned in 1972. Just a year later the oil crisis would have a significant impact on the automobile industry. American car companies, already being hit hard with… more»
Aug 5, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ghost Of A Golf Course Past? 1932 Toro Tractor
The Toro Company has a long, ninety-nine year old history of producing tractors designed specifically for golf course maintenance purposes. Early Toro golf tractors used automotive parts in their design, primarily from the Ford Model A. This Toro, for… more»
Aug 5, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Family-Owned 1977 Buick Skylark
The lineage of the Skylark, first offered by Buick in 1953, is quite interesting and unique. Originating as a limited production convertible, Skylark models ran the gamut during its 46 year production. Designs include everything from coupes to sedans… more»
Aug 3, 2018 • For Sale • 36 Comments
A Bombshell? 1995 Lincoln Continental Mark VIII
Once you’ve stopped dry heaving and you’ve gotten over the initial shock of taking in the custom paint job on this Mark VIII, take a close look behind the driver’s side door. No, your still-watering eyes aren’t playing tricks… more»
Aug 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
One Owner 1987 Chevrolet Blazer K5 Silverado!
The amount of vehicle destroying salt applied to roads by state and local highway departments here in Upstate, New York each winter is obscene. Keep in mind that “winter” stretches from when the very first snowflake flies in late… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
FC Find! Jeep Forward Control Truck Collection
From 1956 to 1965 Willys Motors produced various models of the Jeep Forward Control truck in what turned out to be a modestly successful attempt to expand the company’s presence within the utility vehicle market. The FC was never… more»
Willys Forest Find: 1948 Willys CJ-2A And Early CJ-5
After World War II ended Willys began selling a modified version of its military MB model jeep to the public, dubbed the CJ (“Civilian Jeep”). These vehicles were widely used for just about everything and a good number of… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Multiple Personalities? 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280GE
Military vehicle? Popemobile? Kardashian-cruiser? Gelandewagen? I’ll explain that one in a minute. Or as the current owner of this G-Wagen claims, “Beach cruiser?” The answer is all of the above! G-Class Benzes have been in production since 1979 and… more»
Jul 28, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet
After graduating from high school, a football buddy of mine went off to college and became a cheerleader for the school’s men’s basketball team. He took a lot of abuse for that. To make matters worse, he then went… more»
Jul 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • 52 Comments
C3 Or 3C’s? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Supercharged Sportwagon
Legendary custom auto designer Chuck Miller was the first to take the 3rd generation Corvette C3 platform and design what became known as the Sportwagon. Conversion kits were available from American Custom Industries (ACI) and Eckler’s in the early… more»
Jul 21, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1st Gen Blues: 1987 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
What’s the next collectible 4×4 SUV? Early Broncos and Scouts (the non-rust pile type) have been at a premium for quite some time now. The astronomical prices Wagoneers are selling at lately is just plain crazy. How about something… more»
