Of all of the 1970’s-era captive imports, the Capri was one of the most interesting to cross America’s shores. Originally intended to be the European version of the Mustang, the Capri racked up an impressive string of racing victories… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Sporty Hauler: 1964 Dodge D100 CSS
With the abundance of high-end features available on trucks today, it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t too long ago that pickups were strictly utilitarian vehicles marketed to farmers, tradespeople and other down-to-business customers. That makes this 1964… more»
Jul 29, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fins And A Big Block: 1959 Plymouth Savoy
“Suddenly, it’s 1960” was the ad slogan that introduced the legendary Forward Look generation of Mopars back in 1957. For Plymouth, that slogan had a double meaning by 1959, as big changes were coming in the following year. In… more»
Jul 26, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Affordable Italian: 1958 Lancia Appia
Straight from the You-Don’t-See-One-Of-These-Everyday department, this 1958 Lancia Appia sedan conjures images of Sophia Loren and Italian countrysides. Located in Burbank, California and seen here on eBay, this little suicide-door sedan has a modest BIN of $3,000 and the… more»
Jul 21, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Disco Era Survivor: 1978 Plymouth Volare
It’s a bit hard to believe nowadays, but when the Chrysler F-body platform (Dodge Aspen & Plymouth Volare) was introduced in mind-1976, these were considered compact cars. All a matter of perspective, I guess. A bit hefty for a… more»
Jul 21, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1973 Triumph TR6
The most muscular of the “Golden Age” British sports cars, the TR6 brings back fond memories to many a baby boomer. Fortunately, over 90,000 were produced during it’s 8-year run. This example, located in beautiful Monterey, California and seen here… more»
Jul 17, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Cosie: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
To John DeLorean’s credit, the Cosworth Vegas more than just a trim-and-decal package. Working with British racing shop Cosworth, they built a unique, twin cam fuel-injected engine found in no other model. But years of delays and an exorbitant… more»
Jul 15, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rockin’ Roller: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
While the Camaro vs. Mustang vs. Barracuda/Challenger battle pretty much defines the golden age of the pony car wars, the fighting inside General Motors was just as fierce. This ’69 Firebird was a foot solider in that battle. It’s… more»
Jul 14, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Happy Camper: 1970 Dodge Travco 270
Baby boomers seeking a psychedelic trip to Burning Man (or anywhere) should take a closer look at this 1970 Travco motorhome located in Wooster, Ohio and listed here on eBay. With a starting bid of $6,500 and a BIN of… more»
Jul 14, 2018 • For Sale • 35 Comments
2nd Gen Beeper: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
1972 was the beginning of the end for classic muscle cars. A few years later they would all be gone, victims of crippling insurance rates, the fuel crisis, clean air standards and changing tastes. Fortunately many models still kept… more»
Jul 12, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Forgotten Project: 1995 Mercedes SL500
This rather dull-looking Mercedes SL500 here on craigslist is a DIY project that was never completed, according to the seller’s write-up. Stuffed into the corner of a garage in Alameda, CA, it appears it may have been sitting for… more»
Jul 10, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Plucked Chicken: 1962 Chrysler Windsor
1962 was a year of changes – both for the Country and for The Chrysler Corporation in particular. DeSoto was gone. Virgil Exner, the legendary designer of the “Forward Look” Mopars, would be gone by the end of… more»
