Considering Ford’s Continental Division sold a mere 1325 and 444 of these elegant Continental Mark IIs in 1956 and 1957 (respectively), it’s amazing how often they turn up for sale. Or is it? These extravagant and beautifully-styled masterpieces have… more»
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Henry Kaiser’s Stretched 1960 Willys Wagon
Sometime in the early 1990s I attended the International Car Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and witnessed the somewhat-revolutionary Chevrolet S10 Blazer four-door. That’s right: a small four-wheel-drive truck with four-doors, just like a sedan or a wagon. Meanwhile Jeep… more»
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Ohio Rustacuda! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project
Often the cry of “Too far gone!” comes from the man or woman with a perfect car in their garage. This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda located in Bainbridge, Ohio has been parked since 1984, perhaps behind a garage or barn,… more»
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1966 Chevrolet Impala SS – Parked in 1993!
After production of Chevrolet’s mighty “409” ended in early 1965, the Mark IV big block took over. This 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS or “Super Sport” retains its original numbers-matching Mark IV 396. Last driven in 1993, this Dallas, Texas… more»
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Empty the Barn! Queen Creek, AZ Estate Sale
Estate sales accomplish a sometimes daunting task: letting go of a loved one’s lifetime accumulation of vehicles, tools, and unfinished projects. At the same time they tell a story about the late owner, and present an opportunity for his… more»
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Out Of The Rut! 1964 Buick Wildcat
Scream “Wildcat!” and people picture something untamed, dangerous, and unpredictable, words rarely conjured in response to hearing “Buick,” however Buick intentionally courted the responsible and upwardly mobile driver with a wild side. Still waters run deep. Reader Matt W…. more»
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31 Vintage Southern California Cars and Trucks
Santa Barbara, California has suffered heart-breaking devastation from fires and mud slides. After nearly losing these vehicles to fire, the seller has listed them for sale here on Santa Barbara craigslist. Thanks to Mountainwoodie who suggested we cover this… more»
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1963 Bentley S3 H.J. Mulliner Bodied Continental Coupe
As a youngster I knew Bentley made cars that looked like a Rolls Royce minus the hood ornament, and that Bentley had a more sporting history than Rolls-Royce. This fabulous 1963 Bentley S3 H.J. Mulliner Continental Coupe has the… more»
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1 Of 367! 1951 Kaiser Deluxe Traveler Two-Door
This rare one-year-only Kaiser model features a folding rear seat to provide a flat load-carrying floor, and a rear hatch and tailgate for picnicking or camping, making it part car, part pickup truck, and part camper. Thanks to Jeff… more»
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Wisconsin Woods Find! Multiple Cars For Sale
Thanks to Fred H. for spotting this Wisconsin “collection” for sale here on craigslist in Central Michigan(???). Look folks, anyone willing to travel to buy your car will find it themselves, either manually or with searchtempest.com. Show some class… more»
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Super-clean! 1973 Pontiac Catalina Survivor
Thanks to Pat L. who spotted this handsome 1973 Pontiac Catalina located outside of Austin, Texas and (for some pointless reason) posted much closer to Santa Catalina Island here craigslist in Los Angeles, California. I’m no Catalina expert, but… more»
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Texas Field Find! Four-speed 1965 Oldsmobile 442
This Midlothian, Texas project car may have been rode hard (into a tree?) and put away wet, but the body tag confirms it’s a real four-speed 442 in desirable black-over-red, and seller graciously includes a correct block and heads,… more»
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Only 4,200 Miles! 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Mustang built the Boss 302 Mustang as a road-racer, but the high-strung 302 cid V8 made a potent drag-racing machine as well. This particular 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 went the latter route, accumulating a measly 4200 miles in… more»
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Quilted Classic! 1970 Ford Torino GT Cobra 429
Often we feature cars that present an honest, story-telling patina (the most overused automotive word of the past five years?) that some owners choose to preserve as part of the car’s unique history. Whether you appreciate patina or not,… more»
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V12 Sturzkampfflugzeug! 1988 Alpina B12
It’s hard to beat German for certain words, especially when it comes to barking orders or naming machines. Neither BMW nor Alpina christened this 1988 Alpina B12 Der Sturzkampfflugzeug (The Dive Bomber) but it seems an apt description for… more»
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427 Powered 1966 Ford Fairlane GT
Ford’s 1966 and 1967 Fairlanes rank high on my list of Cars to Own. Though I normally favor sleepers, this in-your-face ’66 with its pinned 427 hood, mottled primer, and slicks makes me want to click “Place Bid.” Located… more»
