Sometimes you collect cars and stuff for 72 years and suddenly realize some of it has got to go. Any Ford fan near Henderson, North Carolina should take a click here on craigslist. Thanks to David M. for spotting… more»
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Mystery Machine – 1929 Buick Model 44 Roadster
Looking like it was ridden hard and put away wet, this 1929 Buick Model 44 Rumble Seat Roadster needs a new owner to refurbish or restore it to the status of “automobile.” Thanks to reader Matt W who spotted… more»
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Package Deal! 1975 Hurst Oldsmobile Starter Kit
Multiple authorities reading the tea leaves of future collectible cars identify General Motors’ suite of Colonnade coupes as likely “buy low, sell high” opportunities. This advice has been around for nearly a decade, but it’s not too late to… more»
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Repo Find! 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It’s not every day that we see a bank auctioning repossessed classic cars on eBay, and frankly the listing for this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible here on eBay includes more detail than some owners expend on cars with six-digit “Buy… more»
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Original Owner! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350
A handful of muscle cars reveal their identity from across a football field, and this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350 makes the short list. I remember when you could buy these cars for $3500 a few times a year,… more»
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Parked Since ’74! 1967 Mustang Drag Car
The listing for this 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback has ended (here on eBay) but it’s highly interesting and worth sharing for conversation’s sake. Some years ago I might have called this car “ruined,” and I’m glad my view has… more»
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Original Tires! 5k Mile 1976 Trans Am 455 Four-Speed
Original tires!?! I’ve refurbished cars parked ten or fifteen years with tires that converted into something that’s not rubber. The dry-rotten tires on my buddy’s ’72 Mustang didn’t even grip my inclined driveway. We set the parking brake and… more»
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Ultimate Muscle! 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 4-Speed
When you’re selling a decent example of “The Ultimate Muscle Car,” the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6, and it’s an original four-speed car to boot, not even the NOM (Non-Original Motor) can temper the bidding. This never-restored SS from… more»
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Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing -1968 Chevrolet C-10 with a Twist
Only this truck’s raised, cowl-induction hood suggests more than a hand-me-down beater in rattle-can white, and even the hood could be high-school swag… all show and no go. However this 1968 Chevrolet C-10’s hood is, well, necessary. More about… more»
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429! Four-Speed! 1971 Mercury Montego Cyclone GT
Mercury’s first “Cyclone” gave the mid-sized 1964 Comet some sporty flair and muscle. By the time this 1971 Mercury Montego Cyclone GT hit the streets, the Cyclone moniker had moved decidedly upscale, not to mention moving the needle on… more»
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Whoa! 1966 Dodge Coronet 426 Hemi Four-Speed
Go ahead; toss and turn tonight after deciding to “sleep on it” before clicking But It Now on this Dodge. Sure; the original 426 Street Hemi is long gone, but imagine you’ve just released the clutch; your foot is… more»
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Big Block Bruiser! 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne 396
True to its roots as the working man’s full-size, this 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne here on craigslist in Costa Mesa, California wears minimal chrome, tired paint, and dog-dish hubcaps on body-color steel wheels. Stop there and this would be another… more»
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Monster Of A Truck: 1950s FWD Cab Over
Ran when parked! At least 30 years ago this Pine River, Minnesota work truck retired after a useful life as a… utility wrecker? This monster appears to have been built by the Four Wheel Drive company, as evidenced by their… more»
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High Style Ranch Ride – 1935 Diamond T Deluxe
Called “the Cadillac of trucks,” Diamond T’s were known for their stylish design inside and out. The color combination of a bold red body with dark fenders might have graced a high-rolling Cadillac or Packard of the day. This… more»
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Horseplay Encouraged! 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT
Showing glossy two-tone paint and few visible imperfections, this well-equipped Ford is almost too pretty for work. However, with some wear in the bed and Ford’s mighty 460 cubic inch mill under the hood, this “excellent” running truck would… more»
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1969 Corvette Stingray L68 – 427 “Triple 2-Barrell”
By 1969, Chevrolet’s Corvette occupied a unique place in America’s automotive ecosystem. A powerful two-seat car with “look at me” styling and minimal room for luggage appears in the dreams of many, but the driveways of few. This largely-original… more»
