Today we send vehicles to the junk yard when the cost of repair exceeds or approaches replacement cost. Early mass-produced cars represented a serious investment and, frankly, people in those days were too resourceful and pragmatic to discard a… more»
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Hatchback Camper! 1975 Oldsmobile Omega
Oldsmobile expended minimal effort distinguishing its first and second-generation Omega from its General Motors siblings, most notably the popular Chevrolet Nova. The optional hatchback offered flexible cargo room and opened the door to this interesting camper tent option! Enthusiasts… more»
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Patchwork Parts Project! 1970 Dodge Charger
Not every project car is the ultimate rare “1 of x” muscle-car, and thank goodness for that! This fact makes opportunities for enthusiasts to build and own a vintage muscle car without selling their organs on the black market…. more»
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18K miles in 86 years! 1932 Auburn 8-100 Coupe
“Garage kept for at least 60 years,” and “18K original miles” highlight the listing for this 1932 Auburn 8-100 Coupe here on Cleveland, Ohio craigslist. Offered at $33,900, this Depression-era coupe appears to have received at least a partial… more»
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True SS396 Roller! 375 HP 1968 Camaro
In 1968, the thought of a 375 HP big-block V8 in a car the size of Chevy’s Camaro seemed like a recipe for enormous fun… followed by almost-certain death. Today’s super-muscle cars offer the buying public options of up… more»
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True Barn Find! 1933 Chevrolet Coupe
Last inspected in 1996, this incredibly original-looking 1933 Chevrolet coupe shows all signs of having been maintained, and repaired, and driven, and never restored. While the Internet has made the discovery of vehicles in such a state seem commonplace,… more»
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$3500 Tri-Power Four-Speed! 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Though not claimed to be all-original equipment, this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix offers a number of hot features guaranteed to increase the heart rate of Pontiac muscle freak. Wish-list equipment includes the 389 engine, Tri-Power induction, four-speed, bucket seats,… more»
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Tidy Texas E-Body! 1971 Barracuda Convertible
Cleverly hidden amidst pictures of similar cars in the listing here on eBay, this imperfect but tidy-looking white 1971 Plymouth Barracuda convertible summons a new owner. Its running gear, the 318 cid V8 and three-speed manual transmission, may curb… more»
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Stored 50 Years! 1937 Packard Six Coupe
Reportedly parked during the Johnson Presidency, this 1937 Packard Six three-window coupe in DeKalb, Illinois shows signs of having spent every one of its prior 31 years in or around Illinois. Such tough service has disintegrated many stunning classics,… more»
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1969 Cobra R-Code Project – Former 428 4-Speed
Muscle Car Wars fully engulfed Detroit by model year 1969. Ford introduced a new “Cobra” model based on the mid-sized Torino. This example in Mount Hope, West Virginia seeks a new owner here on eBay where an opening bid of… more»
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427 Dual-Quad 4-Speed 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible!
Convertibles appeal mostly to buyers who relish traversing the landscape with sun on their face, wind in their hair, and zero concern for superfluous acceleration or white-knuckle driving of any kind. Occasionally we discover convertibles like this 1964 Ford… more»
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$1500 Special! 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
Before you scoff at this 1965 Pontiac Bonneville, consider that it “does run,” though not at the moment, it has a title, and the Buy It Now price here on ebay is only $1500. Located in an undisclosed (perhaps top… more»
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Italian Super-Sedan! One of 192 – 1970 Iso Fidia
This 1970 Iso Fidia offered elite buyers an impressive limousine-class sedan with luxury, style, and power, the epitome of limited-production rolling automotive sculpture. A good-old American V8 provided reliable thrust with a glorious tuned-exhaust soundtrack. When the Fidia first… more»
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Low-Mileage Factory 455! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Having grown up in Pennsylvania, I’m continually amazed by the condition of classic cars from the even snowier and saltier regions north of the border. This splendid looking 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass in Vernon, British Columbia (Canada) may have ventured… more»
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Liquidation! Huge FoMoCo Collection For Sale!
“Code enforcement forces sale/ yard cleanup,” begins the seller’s description of this collection featuring Fords, Lincolns, and Mercuries from “1958 into the 90’s.” The listing here on Inland Empire, California craigslist summarizes 28 years of work in 56 words…. more»
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Dad’s Old Shelby! Possible Real Barn Find GT 500!
Important data point; the VIN recorded in this listing makes no sense as a Ford product. However, plug it into the Shelby Decoder at mustangattitude.com and you get a 1967 Shelby Mustang fastback with 428 cid V8, four-speed manual… more»
