Many would argue that the American auto industry was in steep decline in the ’70’s. Obviously, those individuals have never seen a car like this Cadillac Caribou, for sale here on eBay in Perryton, Texas. With four days left… more»
Unique Minivan: Shortened 1983 Chevrolet G20
At first glance, you might think the seller of the 1983 Chevrolet G20 van just did a really bad job of resizing the photos for their ad. But look more closely and read the description, and you’ll see that this… more»
Last of the Breed: 1977 Ford Country Squire Wagon
Back in the ’70’s, green was a very popular color for decor. Based on my memories of my parents’ carpeting, I can’t imagine why. But maybe it just wasn’t a nice carpet, because the green exterior and interior, along… more»
Don’t Feed After Midnight: 1972 AMC Gremlin
There are some cars that the passing of time seems to erase from memory. For me, the AMC Gremlin, like this example on Craigslist somewhere south of Danville, Kentucky, is such a car. While I remember seeing them in my youth,… more»
Cummins-Powered: 1963 Chevrolet Pickup
Take one of the best-looking pickups ever made and combine it with one of the best pickup engines ever made, and you get this Cummins-powered 1963 Chevrolet pickup, for sale here on eBay in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. I love… more»
Looong Panel Truck: 1962 GMC Carry All
Before the roads were filled with Express and E350 vans, people who needed to carry their working gear with them got to drive cool-looking panel trucks like this 1962 GMC, for sale here on eBay in Orem, Utah. While… more»
Hellkitten: 1980 Dodge Challenger
In 1971, you could get a Dodge Challenger with a V8 engine rated at 425 horsepower. In 2018, you could get a Dodge Challenger with 840 horsepower. In 1980, you could get a Dodge Challenger like this one, for… more»
Hearse/Pickup: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
Oldsmobile fans have the Hurst/Olds, and now Chevy fans have something similar to get excited about in the form of this 1987 Chevy hearse/pickup, for sale here on Craigslist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This might be an ideal ride if… more»
Do You Feel Lucky: 1978 Dodge Magnum
If you’re looking for a late 70’s ride that’s a little more obscure than a Chevy Caprice or Ford Crown Victoria, this Dodge Magnum, for sale here on Craigslist in Hamilton, Ohio, might just be what you’re looking for.
No Va Since 1996: 1973 Chevrolet Nova Custom Hatchback
The later Chevy Nova’s don’t seem to get the same love that earlier models do, and I think the underappreciation is undeserved. Any small car that easily fits a Chevy small block engine deserves to be loved, as the… more»
Factory Stick: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
Once upon a time, in a not-too-distant land, most cars were available in both automatic and manual transmission configurations. Today, unfortunately, cars with three pedals (excluding the parking brake) are becoming rarer than hens’ teeth. This Chevrolet Malibu, for… more»
Restoration Needed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The good news about this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, available for sale in Monroeville, New Jersey, here on eBay, is that restoration parts are plentiful for first-generation f-bodies. The bad news, though, is that you’ll have to go deep… more»
Dual Gate Equipped: 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile Cutlass
If you were shopping for a hot intermediate-size car in 1979, you might very well have stumbled upon a Hurst Oldsmobile. This example, for sale here on eBay in Montrose, Michigan, has certainly seen better days since 1979, but… more»
Cheating the Wind: 1987 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe
Some readers may be old enough to remember when the cars that competed in NASCAR actually were based on real cars. In fact, as recently as 1986, an automaker had to sell at least 200 copies of a model… more»
Patina or Rust: 1965 Chevrolet C10
Using the word ‘patina’ as a euphemism for rust has become fashionable lately, and while I think this Chevrolet C10 is a good looking truck, I think it leans more towards the rust side of the spectrum than the… more»
Four-By-F-body: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 4×4
If ever you’ve looked out into your yard and wondered what to do with the spare 1969 Firebird body and spare S10 Blazer chassis you have, this may be your answer. While it may not be to everyone’s taste,… more»