OK, it looks old on the outside but it’s anything but that, mechanically speaking. Always popular, mid-fifties Ford F100 pickups are a big draw these days. The seller states, “ALL WORK PROFESSIONALLY DONE“, and yes, that appears to be… more»
Jun 1, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
The Zimmer Touch: 1982 GMC Vandura
The seller of this 1982 GMC 2500 Vandura, Zimmer equipped van suggests, “Wanting it to go to a good home“. Heck, it already looks like a good home! It certainly well represents the era, there’s no doubt about that…. more»
May 31, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Argentinian Citroën: 1988 IES 3CV “Gringa”
What the heck is this? Well, it’s a Citroen pickup truck, specifically an IES 3CV “Gringa” from down under, no not that down under, the Argentina down under. This example, being a 1988 model, isn’t exactly a Citroen, it… more»
May 31, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Mopar/GM Mashup: 1947 Hudson Commodore
There’s a lot going on here with this 1947 Hudson Commodore. Yeah, it looks like a project but a lot of the complex stuff has already been completed. Interestingly, it’s a convertible with a removable hardtop – how unusual!… more»
May 26, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
The Non-442! 1965 4-Speed Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
From any angle, this 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass convertible is a looker! It’s not a 442 muscle car version but it hardly matters in this case as this example has plenty of forthright goodness going for it, just as… more»
May 26, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Nice Survivor? 1954 Mercury Monterey
Terminology in the old car biz abounds. Some of it is accurate, some is a stretch, and some is downright misleading. Don’t get me wrong, finding a ’54 Mercury Monterey, as opposed to the more commonly discovered Ford Custom,… more»
May 25, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Ready For Spring? 1975 Ford F250
“Spring is here. What better way to enjoy the nice weather than in a vintage pickup“? Interesting way to make a sales pitch. “Spring is in the air” usually conjures up visions of a convertible or a sports car,… more»
May 25, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Top Drawer Truck: 1955 Chevrolet Cameo
The fifties were high times for GM. Every division that didn’t have a V8 engine, got one. Chevrolet delivered a knock-out punch with its ’55 passenger car redesign as well as the succeeding ’56 and ’57 models. Not to… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked 32 Years: 1958 MGA Coupe
I have always had an appreciation for the MGA (’55-’62). I think it’s two reasons, firstly, as a child my initial Matchbox car, one of my all-time favorites, was a white MGA. And then in later years, one of… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
19K Mile Backyard Find: 1973 Datsun 240Z
So, this Datsun sportscar has a tough tale to tell. The seller claims that he’s the second owner and it has less than 19K accumulated miles. So, that makes it a perfect candidate for a “What in the Sam… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Sawed-Off V8! 1976 AMC Gremlin X
We all know what an automotive tribute is. The word “Tribute” is a sort of euphemism for a clone, or a copy, or a fake – tribute just sounds a lot nicer – a bit more polite. And a… more»
May 22, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
U-Assemble Project: 1968 Maserati Ghibli
Parts is parts, right? Well, if putting a puzzle together is your thing, here’s an opportunity in the form of a fairly rare 1968 Maserati Ghibli. We’re told that this one’s 90% complete so let’s check it out and… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Mopar Power! 1964 Bristol 408
Bristol! Now there’s an iconic British brand if ever there was one. Started in 1945, and liquidated in 2020, Bristol built many fine luxury cars such as this 1964 model 408. It was a limited production model and they… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1969 Bentley T1 Project
A Bentley, such as this 1969 T1 is one of the most exalted and admired British luxury cars of all time. I have always appreciated them more than the corresponding Rolls Royce, in spite of their similarity. Regardless, no… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Powered By Mr. Big: 1972 Ford Ranchero GT
Normally, I wouldn’t show a lot of interest in a generic looking 1972 Ford Ranchero GT. It seems that the styling, at least compared to the ’70-’71 version is polarizing, some love it but many don’t. Regardless, I’m always… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS350
What to make of Chevrolet’s Camaro. It endured a continuous run from 1967 through 2002. It made a return in 2009 as a 2010 model and wearing a retro-styled ’69 theme. At the end of this year, 2023, it’s… more»
