This L’il Blue Beauty really caught my eye. Datsun owned the “minitruck” market in the 70’s and you saw these all the time. But I can’t remember the last time I saw one, much less one this well-preserved and… more»
Jun 14, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
52k Original Miles: 1967 Nova Sport Coupe
Wow. You’re looking at a sharp ’67 Nova Sport Coupe survivor with the word “original” used many times in its description. The seller says it has 52,821 original miles, plus the original engine, transmission, rear end, paint, and interior… more»
Jun 13, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Restore or Rod It? 1937 Ford Tudor Slantback
I’ll admit, I’m more of a purist when it comes to car restorations; I guess it’s the museum archivist gene and history lover in me. But Google “1937 Ford Tudor Sedan” and see what pops up on the Images… more»
Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Beautiful 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne 396!
You’re not going to get more basic than a beige Biscayne. But hold on. This one doesn’t have the base Turbo-Thrift Six, it has the 325-horsepower Turbo-Jet 396 V8 under the hood. And you’d have to do some looking… more»
Jun 10, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
E for Exclusivity: 1988 Excalibur Four Door Touring Sedan
Wowzers. File this one under “Cars of the Stars” as well as “Reserved for the Rich and Famous.” Excaliburs were pricey, costing twice as much as a Caddy back in 1965, but there was nothing else like them on the… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Daily-Driver Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
One day I hope to own a pickup truck. And when I do, I’d want a “Daily-Driver Survivor” just like this 1970 Chevy C10 Fleetside. It has genuine and authentic (and unpretentious) written all over it, inside and out…. more»
Jun 5, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Mild-Custom Cruiser: 1938 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe
I just like the look and stance of this ‘38 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe that the seller calls a “fun little mild-custom cruiser.” It’s an interesting mix of old and new and the seller describes it as “driver-quality with upgrades/updates… more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked 15 Years: 1972 Triumph TR6 Garage Find
There was a lot of buzz in the hallways of my small high school back in 1969. All the girls were going gaga over the new math teacher. And why not. He was right out of college, handsome, single,… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two-Owner Tiptop 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
If you’re going to advertise a 55-year-old, two-owner Florida car for sale, it doesn’t hurt to show photos that includes sunshine, palm trees, water, and at center stage: a stunning turquoise on turquoise 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible. I’ve… more»
May 29, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Red Ragtop: 1983 Buick Riviera Convertible
In 1976, I remember all the hype around the news of the last convertibles being built in Detroit (and how some car collectors took the supposedly end-of-an-era bait). Six years later, there was a “Just Kidding” heard from Detroit… more»
May 29, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
57k Original Miles: 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Sixteen. That’s the total number of words the seller pulled together to describe this well-preserved, low mileage 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria. If you like beige and browns, low mileage originals, and boxy full-sized 80s styling, this Crown Vic… more»
May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Black (and White) Beauty: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
One look at this black and white beauty from the front, rear, side, (and inside), and it’s no wonder the Chevrolet Monte Carlo was such a sales juggernaut in the 70s. It’s still a great looking two-door “personal luxury… more»
May 19, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
13k-Mile Unrestored 1988 Monte Carlo SS
In the 80’s, Chevrolet positioned itself as “The Heartbeat of America,” but sadly they pulled the plug on the last of the G-Body platform Monte Carlo’s after the 1988 model year. The SS models from the mid-80’s continue to… more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve and Cherry: 1972 Volvo 1800E
No big surprise, but like many others I fell in love with the graceful lines and elegant European styling of the P1800 watching the popular 60s TV series, The Saint. The suave Roger Moore may have been the show’s… more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1947 Mercury Eight Movie Car with a 350
Yep. that’s Harvey Keitel on the right, one of my favorite character actors, and he drove this ’47 Mercury Eight 4-Door Town Sedan in the 1994 movie, Imaginary Crimes. The car comes with memorabilia from the movie and can… more»
May 14, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
RV Conversion Candidate? 1951 International 25′ School Bus
I’ve recently become a local school bus driver so I couldn’t pass this one up, especially since its number, 267, is close to my bus number of 277. The seller doesn’t give any background or what this survivor school… more»
