Born from Plymouth’s economy-minded Valiant, the first-generation Barracuda offered fastback styling and available V8 performance in a lightweight package. By model year 1969, buyers could upgrade this stylish “compact” with a 383 cubic inch V8 for some serious performance…. more»
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Califormula Dreamin’ – 1972 Firebird Formula 350
The ’72 Firebird Formula offered a balance of visual and performance upgrades without the flash and expense of the Trans-Am. This 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 in Montebello, California appears to have survived with minimal modification by humans and… more»
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Stored 28 Years! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 4-Speed
Camaros rank among the list of cars that nearly always sell regardless of condition. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, a claimed original SS four-speed car in Holden, Massachusetts, awaits a buyer here on eBay. The $5,900 Buy It Now price should… more»
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The Royal Treatment! 1979 GMC Royal Sierra
Hawaii Blue looks good on this 1979 GMC Royal Sierra. With nary enough miles on a virgin crate motor to mandate its first oil change, this tidy-looking 1979 GMC Royal Sierra could grant its new owner many years of… more»
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The Other Hot ’64 Pontiac! 1964 Catalina Ventura
Attention classic car shoppers holding out for a green car with a brown interior; this is your lucky day! Reader Jack M. spotted this 389-powered, four-speed 1964 Pontiac Catalina Ventura here on Tuscon, Arizona craigslist. While the ’64 GTO… more»
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Stored 23 Years! 1969 Dodge Charger 440 Four-Speed
Some ten years after a certain TV Show featuring a ’69 Charger ended, this 1969 Dodge Charger 440 four-speed went into storage. At some point it benefited from work performed en route to a never-completed restoration. Now this iconic… more»
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Montana Highboy: 1969 Ford F-250 4×4
An honest work truck in decent condition retains a certain minimum value forever. Ford built pickups like this 1969 Ford F-250 4×4 to haul firewood, and fence posts, and loads of gravel… with no thought to them ever becoming… more»
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183 Lot Auction! Gab Joiner Collection
The late Robert “Gab” Joiner, New Mexico business owner and vehicle enthusiast, amassed an impressive collection featuring heavy trucks and an assortment of cars, light trucks, and all things automotive. The collection, in 183 lots, goes to auction on… more»
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$1350 Special! 1968 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon
Need a new nine-passenger SUV? Hopefully you like these four choices because, unless you want a full-sized van, GM and Ford make the only nine-passenger options. It would take a considerable investment to make this 1968 Buick Skylark Sport… more»
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Dad’s 1972 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Like so many classic cars, this 1972 Cadillac Eldorado convertible in Centerport, New York awaited that glorious day when its faithful owner would apply the healing salve of parts and labor and finally get it into the wind. Sadly… more»
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40 Years in a Barn! 1955 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Look at that face! The ’55 Caddy grille says “I’m wearing a tailored Italian suit, and I’ll knock your teeth out with a ball bat.” This particular 1955 Cadillac Coupe de Ville in Akron, Ohio seeks a new owner… more»
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Better Ideas! 1968 Ford Galaxie XL Fastback
Ford’s sales literature proclaimed that its 1968 models were full of “Better Ideas,” including a redesign of the full-sized Galaxie for the final year of this generation. Gone were the stacked headlights of the ’65 to ’67 models in… more»
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Original Muffler! 1968 Shelby GT500 KR
This bent but far-from-destroyed 1968 Shelby GT500 KR in Dundee, Illinois would make a fine addition to anyone’s collection of automotive art. The GT 500 KR topped the lineup of Shelby Mustangs for 1968, benefiting from the Shelby-improved version… more»
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Hot Rod Time Capsule! 1930 Ford Model A
Like race cars, most hot rods evolve over time, changing colors, wheels and tires, engines, and other parts to suit a succession of new owners. This 1930 Ford Model A in Aguanga, California appears to have changed little since… more»
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Back To School Special! 1954 Buick Special
Nothing says “High School” more than a car wearing a boatload of stick-on accessories, stripes, hood scoops, and stickers. If you trust your young driver with a 5000 lb ’50s hot-rod, or wish to relive your Glory Days, this… more»
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Mustang In A Box! 1978 Ford Fairmont
Don’t let anyone tell you hot-rodding is dead! Donated components from a 1991 V8 Mustang transform this 1978 Ford Fairmont from Zero to Hero… on the cheap. That’s what hot-rodding is all about. Simply flip the silly hood scoop… more»
