Over the years, plenty of trucks have found themselves converted to off-road use, especially if the manufacturer in question has a reputation for building capable 4x4s. What’s less common is to see a truck roll out of the showroom… more»
Moving Day: 1950 Ford F5
Over the years, I’ve seen multiple vintage rigs used for commercial duty: ice cream wagons, food trucks, milk delivery and applicance repair, to name a few. But I’ve yet to see anyone in the moving business use an old-school… more»
Notorious Gasser: 1976 AMC Gremlin
Ever feel like you’re not getting the full story, even when it’s likely to be a good one? There are certain cars where I feel as if the history is the most comepelling part of the sale, but sellers… more»
Blue Plate Special: 1965 Chrysler 300
This must be the time of year when Mopar enthusiasts unload their Chrysler 300s. In the past 24 hours, we’ve posted up two of these big coupes, and now there’s a third here on craigslist which looks like a great candidate… more»
Dealer Sale: 1966 Olds Toronado
Years ago, I held a summer job at a Honda dealership in Brewster, New York, doing nothing exciting. However, if that dealership had a group or a division focused on vintage car sales, I might still be there today!… more»
Beetle Battle: ’67 and ’71 Barn Find VWs
Ah, a tale of two Beetles. Though it’s not hard to find a Beetle for sale in almost any configuration you want, it gets a bit harder if you’re on the hunt for an early model or a later-production… more»
Never Seen One: ’91 Olds Cutlass Calais 442
For a few years, GM made some hay with its high-output Quad 4 engine doing duty in a variety of entry level products. What I didn’t realize is that it also gave birth to the 442 moniker on a… more»
1 of 200: T-Top’d 1979 Chrysler 300
What is it about T-Tops? Why do they make certain cars seem more special or desirable? I’m not sure why, since all they really serve to do is reduce a car’s structural rigidity, but that’s not really the point…. more»
Digital Dash & Window Louvers: ’83 280ZX
Not too many details are offered on this sweet 1983 Datsun 280ZX, but I don’t need much more than the photos to convince myself that I want it. Digital dash cluster, a low-mileage straight six, manual transmission and the… more»
Speed Shop Find: 1985 Pontiac Firebird
Does anyone here remember Steve Mallion’s speed shop in Philadelphia? Well, if you do, you might recall seeing this electric blue Pontiac Firebird stuck in the back of the shop. According to the seller, this is the classic case of… more»
Big Window: 1960 Ford F-100 + Parts Truck
There isn’t much time left in an eBay auction for a very weathered but very cool old shop truck. This 1960 Ford F-100 may appear rough on the outside, but therein lies much of its appeal. You can find… more»
Rabbit Farm: $3K VW Clean-Out
For whatever reason, since acquiring my recent project Subaru, I have a burning desire to snatch up every junkyard example I can find. This same thing happened when I first got into BMWs; I wanted to build a collection… more»
Three Axles and a 454: Mystery Motor Home
It’s approaching noon here on the East Coast. That should mean at least a few of our readers have imbibed in some early snacks and beverages, which always helps to jostle the memory bank. Well, put down your glass… more»
Presidents or Plants? 1940 Cadillac Parade Car
At this time of Thanksgiving, it’s natural for one’s mind to wander to thoughts of floats and festivals as events like the annual Thansgiving Day Parade unfold on our televisions screens. It also reminds me of a time when… more»
Hippies Need 21 Windows: 1967 VW Bus
Picture this: you’re a hippy. You live care-free, only worried about whether the bonfire will be big enough to warm all of the inhabitants on the commune you call home. At night, everyone bows solemnly in front of the… more»
KITT Alternative: 1985 Pontiac Tojan
Talk about a car with far-flung aspirations! The Pontiac Tojan (I always want to call it the Trojan) was positioned as a cheap Ferrari Fighter when GM commissioned the project to an aftermarket builder, but I’m not so sure… more»
















