UPDATE 2/7/23: We last featured this car in February 2021, so two years have passed. The selling venue has changed (here on craigslist vs. eBay), but the location and dealer seem to be the same and the asking price… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1961 Buick Electra 225
The Electra replaced the Roadmaster in 1959, becoming Buick’s top-of-the-line automobile through 1990. It saw six generations of production, including this second-gen convertible from 1961. We’re told this vehicle has been barn-stored for 50 years as the result of… more»
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Low Production Project: 1979 Jeep J-10 Honcho
Jeep is known for more than just its small, off-road vehicles. They also have a rich history in the pickup truck business. Such the case was the J-Series built from 1971 to 1988. For most of this time, these… more»
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Sliding Roof! 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
In its waning years, what Studebaker didn’t have in terms of resources, it made up for in spirit. The company kept trying “new” things, like the Hawks in the 1950s and the Avanti in the 1960s. They also introduced… more»
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1 of 50: 1966 Dodge D-Dart
The Dodge Dart was largely a mundane compact car for most of the 1960s. But there were a few notable exceptions, like a 1969 Dart Swinger 340 or the 1966 D/Dart. If you’ve never seen a D/Dart, that’s because… more»
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Big Bad Orange Project: 1969 AMC Javelin
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin (and AMX, which is more of a sports car with muscle). It was reasonably popular (by AMC standards) and lasted across two generations through 1974 (AMC… more»
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2 for 1 Garage Finds: 1961 Ford Galaxie
When the seller bought a house and some property, he/she got two old Fords thrown in for good measure. The “good car” is a non-running 1961 Galaxie Town Sedan (4-door), and the “parts car” may be its twin. If… more»
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Rare Drop-Head Coupe: 1953 Alvis TC 21 100
Alvis Car & Engineering Co. was a British manufacturer from 1919 to 1967. While they built cars for civilian consumption, they also produced armored vehicles for the military. Here is a 1953 edition of the Alvis TC 21/100 Drop-Head… more»
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23-Window Hippie Van! 1960 Volkswagen Type 2
The VW Type 2, aka Transporter or Microbus, was a popular van during the hippie movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Less often seen was the 23-window edition that comprised less than 10% of production. We understand it was… more»
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Rotary Engine Survivor: 1974 Mazda RX-3
UPDATE 02/04/2023: Listing a classic car for sale in the weeks leading to Christmas can be a wise move as potential buyers consider treating themselves to an early present. However, sometimes the strategy doesn’t work, and that appears the… more»
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46 Years Same Family: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet reserved its “Tri-Five” convertibles for the upscale Bel Air models in 1955-57. They were consistent sellers, with production numbers across all three years varying by no more than 15%. The 1956 editions shared most of the same styling… more»
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French Import Project: 1986 Citroën CX Prestige
Citroëns have been seen all over Europe in the 100+ years the brand has been around. But they’re lesser seen in the U.S., and such is the case with this 1986 Citroën CX Prestige which the seller lists as… more»
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Mostly Solid Roller: 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne
Except for its first model year, the Chevy Biscayne was their entry-level full-size through 1975. If you were looking for functionality and a minimum of creature comforts, this was your car. The seller has a 1960 Biscayne 2-door sedan… more»
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Rear Ended! 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second-generation Chevy Camaro ended its 12-year run in 1981, as did its cousin, the Pontiac Firebird. The cars continued to sell well, especially the Firebird Trans Am after the Smokey and the Bandit movies of the late 1970s…. more»
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10-Passenger Wagon: 1968 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. It began in 1950 as the age of the wood-bodied wagons was coming to an end, and then used wood-like paneling for the rest of the… more»
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Daytona Edition: 1975 Dodge Charger SE
The Dodge Charger and Chrysler Cordoba were parallel mid-size offerings from 1975 to 1977. This enabled Dodge to avoid reusing the now-dated styling from 1971-74. The Charger SE was all about luxury, and if you specified the Daytona trim… more»
