For feature cars I prefer a great Barn Find story. Failing that the car should definitely be unrestored. This one triggered my instinct of “Restored… Pass,” then I saw “all-original,” one of the most abused phrases in all of… more»
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Calling Dr. Frankenstein! 1968 Dodge Charger Carcass
Dodge pulled out all the stops for 1968, telling its engineers to “do whatever it takes” to get the new Charger under 3000 pounds. The result was this “1 of 1” factory lightweight prototype. The patented “Power-Flow” quarter panels… more»
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Parked 42 Years! 1967 Ford Fairlane Convertible
A wise man once commented that, if you don’t like Elvis Presley, “You just haven’t heard the right Elvis!” Similarly, Ford’s mid-sized Fairlane exhibited multiple personalities in the ’60s, with progressively smaller redesigns for 1960 and 1962, followed by… more»
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Jungle Find! 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
This Saint Petersburg, Florida classic needs a big drink from the Fountain of Youth. Rescued from a fern-filled yard, this 1949 Cadillac Series 62 convertible sat abandoned for some time, but maintains most of its original equipment, and if you’re… more»
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Railroad Job! 1954 Ford F-500
Currently primed for a starring role in your nightmares, this 1954 Ford F-500 might become somebody’s dream car hauler or mobile hunting camp. This former railroad crew vehicle caught the attention of at least one bidder here on eBay,… more»
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California Garage Gold! 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Seeing this “before” picture of a California garage, I imagine the conversation… “Fred! Why don’t you get rid of that thing in the garage under the Christmas decorations?” “My old GTO? Never! I’m going to fix that up some… more»
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Build it Your Way! 1962 Pontiac Catalina Wagon Roller
From a dusty pole barn, this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Wagon comes to market here on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criagslist, sporting an empty engine bay and a seller full of optimism. Thanks to Eric H. for spotting this rolling tribute to… more»
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One Owner since 1971! 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Storage Find
This Tampa, Florida classic served its current owner since it was merely a pup back in 1971. Since then it has been driven and pampered and stored indoors. Now you can write the next chapter of its story by… more»
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72-Year Sale! The Only Black ’73 Mustang… And More!
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»
