Before the Internet, adding the numbers “454” to a classified ad virtually guaranteed a quick sale of your Chevy, regardless of its condition or other equipment. There was nothing wrong with the strategy of buying any big block Chevy… more»
Jul 24, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Peruvian Treasure! 1967 Ford Mustang
Unlike thoroughbred horses, racing steeds of the metal variety, even those named Mustang, rarely enjoy a life of leisure in their golden years. Those that avoid horrible crashes often have their body parts and guts removed for other racers…… more»
Jul 23, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Bellissima! 1950 Fiat 1400 Orchidea Vignale
Coachbuilt cars based on reliable Fiat platforms offered buyers a dependable alternative to more exotic and sometimes temperamental Italian motor vehicles, while still adding the flair of a limited-production design. Though later Fiats became maligned in America for timing… more»
Jul 21, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Paint and More! 1971 Datsun 240Z
Wearing imperfect yet shiny original paint, this 1971 Datsun 240Z in Chino Hills, California looks great! It clearly enjoyed care in other areas as well, retaining its original interior as well. It comes to the market here on Craigslist… more»
Jul 20, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Never Restored! 1970 Camaro Z28 RS 4-Speed
No longer fettered by the SCCA’s 307 cid restriction, Chevy’s road-racer, the Z28, flexed its muscles for 1970. The hot 360 HP 350 cid V8 meant business, and a host of other upgrades made the Z28 one serious machine…. more»
Jul 19, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rebodied 1967 Austin Healey: Fiberfab Jamaican!
Enthusiasts familiar with the lovely Austin Healey 3000 may do a double-take on the listing here on eBay advertising this car as a “1967 Austin Healey 3000 GT.” At first my brain was spinning; how could adding a roof… more»
Jul 16, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
$2500 Barn Find! 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
High style came with every ’60s Grand Prix, Pontiac’s flagship full-sized sport coupe. Even this dusty 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix outside Fort Wayne, Indiana, barn-bound for years, could make an impressive entrance one day, pulling crowds away from ordinary… more»
Jul 14, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1 of 83! Chrysler-Powered 1964 Bristol 408
And now, for something completely different, the Bristol 408! This handsome blue 1964 Bristol 408 in Raleigh, North Carolina is mostly restored, running and driving, and needs a new owner to complete the process. A (possibly original) Chrysler A… more»
Jul 13, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1954 Glöckler-Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 Coupe
Forgive yourself if you couldn’t identify this 1954 Glöckler-Porsche 356 Carrera 1500. There’s only one in the world, and the Porsche-backed racer began life as a 1954 Porsche 356 chassis sent to the dealership of Frankfurt, Germany’s Walter Glöckler… more»
Jul 12, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Not bad for 106! 1916 Dodge Brothers Touring Convertible
It’s impossible to see an early Dodge Brothers car without picturing the punishing “Oil Field Dodge” promotional film in which a hard top version endures a punishing day in the life of an early automobile. The vintage movie gives… more»
Jul 10, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Super Stock Roller! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
After purchasing this retired drag racer for a restomod project, the owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Bellville, Ohio decided it might be too well-fabricated and too interesting to have its personality erased by such a comprehensive makeover…. more»
Jul 9, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1966 Ford Bronco U142 Half Cab Project
A rising tide floats all boats, as the saying goes, and the popularity of Ford’s first-generation Ford Bronco in recent years has raised the stock of every old Bronco out there, including some that were long-ignored and passed over… more»
Jul 7, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible Project
When is a coupe a convertible? When it’s any 1970 Barracuda, of course. Actually, though it sounds a little funny today, the phrase “Convertible Coupe” was common in the pre-war era, like this stunning Packard. With its M91 Luggage… more»
Jul 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
V12 Drop-Top! 1988 Hess & Eisenhardt Jaguar XJS
While the Land of Lincoln doesn’t immediately spring to mind when picturing a smooth and well-preserved Jaguar convertible, that’s exactly what we see with this Quincy, Illinois classic. The 1988 Jaguar Hess & Eisenhardt convertible “needs nothing,” according to… more»
Jul 3, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Red Hot ‘Stang! 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Full disclosure: this story includes unsettling pictures of a burned-out car interior, so sensitive auto lovers may wish to skip the next picture. The car’s most interesting feature, unless you’re a fan of fire damage, has got to be… more»
Jul 2, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Turbo BMW Power! 1990 Bertone Freeclimber
A rare and truly international vehicle, the Bertone Freeclimber took the basic Daihatsu Rugger from Japan, added a German BMW engine, upgraded interior and more, all under the brand of Italian styling house and coach builder Bertone. This 1990… more»
