The original Bill Thomas-designed Cheetah was a monstrous straight-line car, using a Chevy-sourced V8 power to hustle the seriously compact sports car around popular road courses of the era. Of course, its handling was always less than confidence inspiring,… more»
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Go Mango: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 340
One of the tragedies of the automotive hobby we’re all bound to witness is how good – maybe great – cars get the short end of the stick, and end up battered and bruised like this once-glorious 1970 Plymouth… more»
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Like a Time Capsule: 1979 Ford F100
Bidding is ending soon for this clean, survivor-grade 1979 Ford F100 pickup, which does appear to be quite the time capsule (the seller’s words, not mine.) The listing shows long-wheelbase 2WD model featuring the 302 V8 paired to a… more»
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Locksmith Was Needed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
I’m fairly certain this battered Trans Am popped up on Facebook a few weeks ago, as photos were circulated showing a near identical car in Connecticut that had long been parked at a gas station. My memory could be… more»
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Massive Pre-War Lincoln Collection Unearthed!
A large stash of vintage Lincoln cars and parts has turned up in California, and the pictures on eBay show a fairly ridiculous scene with years upon years of parts and cars squirreled away. The seller notes the collection… more»
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In The Weeds: 1986 Buick Grand National
The seller of this 1986 Buick Grand National parts car claims this was a running, driving example that simply quit on him after a gas station fill up. After multiple failed attempts by various mechanics, the Grand National was… more»
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The Ghost of Rhode Island: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
For as long as I’ve been scouring junkyards, there’s one famous facility right in my own backyard that I’ve never visited: Junior Carpenter’s. A yard that is supposedly so massive you could never come close to seeing the whole… more»
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Garaged Golden Eagle: 1979 Jeep Cherokee
This 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle is listed on the Boston craigslist page but is actually hibernating down in South Carolina, where the seller claims it has lead a sheltered existence. The Golden Eagle graphics are still plainly visible… more»
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Double Door Panel: 1959 VW Bus
If you’re sick of seeing the 21-window VW Buses get all the glory, then now might be the time to get in on what I think will become the next most collectible version: the Type 2 panel van buses…. more»
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Survivor Notchback: 1979 Toyota Celica
There’s been much written about the newest Toyota Supra after its official public debut a few days ago, reminding us that Toyota occasionally built cars that elevated your heart rate. While the first-generation Supra and Celica cars weren’t necessarily… more»
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Package Deal: 1972 Dodge Challenger Projects
I was surprised to see this pair of Dodge Challenger projects in my neck of the woods and listed on the Boston-area craigslist pages. Old muscle car projects rarely come up for grabs, largely due to their vintage sheet… more»
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Georgia Peach: 1974 Honda Civic 1200
While far from a hot hatch, this 1974 Honda Civic is the desirable non-CVCC version, which featured less restrictive emissions equipment and lighter weight, offering drivers a more sporting experience. While I understand “sporting” is relative, let’s just use… more»
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Parked Since ’83: 1973 AMC AMX
This 1973 AMC AMX has been hidden from public view since 1983, and is now listed for sale with an asking price of $7,500. The seller claims it wears original paint and is “all original” with factory undercoating in… more»
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Diesel in the Barn: 1979 Mercedes 300SD
The W116 Mercedes sedan is a vehicle you can almost always seemingly find for sale, somewhere, in varying levels of condition. Mostly, they are cheap projects with some history attached but inevitably in need of more work. It’s one… more»
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Winter Workhorse: 1956 Oshkosh Plow Truck
Although we’ve had a fairly mild season by our normal standards here in the Northeast, winter is inherently evil so anything is possible. Sorry; did my seasonal bias shine through? As a car enthusiast, it’s hard not to yearn… more»
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53K Original Miles: 1986 Honda Accord Hatchback
Our first cars typically strike a special chord with us, even if the vehicle in question wasn’t particularly memorable. Mine was a 1987 Honda Accord LX-i, similar to this preserved specimen but in sedan form. The hatchbacks are even… more»
