Purists typically prefer unmolested classics, but this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that the right car can generate significant interest, even when modified. A previous owner sank a considerable sum into this beauty to extract improved performance, but the time… more»
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Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rebuilt 383 V8: 1966 Dodge Charger
The original Dodge Charger might be considered a large pony car. Sure, it was a B-bodied intermediate, but it was just as sporty as, say, the smaller Ford Mustang fastback. The seating was only for two couples, with bucket… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Runs and Drives! 1972 Volvo 1800E
Like many models conceived by many makers, Volvo’s P1800 only barely made it into existence. The near-demise of the lineage inspired by the Frua-built prototypes known as P958-X1, -X2, and -X3 was the fault of Volkswagen. The year was… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
406 Big-Block? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
One of the hottest autos during the heyday of the muscle car era was the Chevelle SS 396. You could also get an SS 350 or SS 454 in 1970-72. Beginning in 1970, the displacement of 396 cubic inches… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Very Clean 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
This is a very nice 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible, for sale on Craigslist in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The asking price of $11,900 might seem kind of high for a List of Craig ad, but it’s right in line with… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Nice Driver To Great Driver: 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo
Like many of you, I’ve been “wantin’ a Monte” for a long time. In fact, these desires go back to when I was a kid, the original Monte Carlos were used cars, and I thought they’d take off in… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Time For A Safari? 1973 VW Thing
If you were going to take a safari, where would you go? I’d go somewhere warm and dry, but the person who took this 1973 VW Safari—I mean, “Thing,” for the US market—has chosen another path, a leafy abode… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Drive It While You Fix It: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The Firebird was Pontiac’s variation on the Chevy Camaro which had been conceived to do battle with the successful new Ford Mustang. Because they shared the same platform, the Firebird and Camaro were on the same production cycle, 1967-69… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nova Alternative: 1977 Oldsmobile Omega
Oldsmobile needed a compact car in the 1970s, so it jumped on the Chevy Nova bandwagon. Just as Pontiac had done with the Ventura/Phoenix and Buick and Buick with the Apollo/Skylark. Sure, some of the sheet metal was different,… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Well-Preserved Original: 1963 Jeep Wagoneer
From Kaiser Motors, American Motors Corporation (AMC), Chrysler, and now Stellantis, the Jeep Wagoneer has been made since late 1962 for the 1963 model year, with a three-decade hiatus from the early 90s until recently. The seller has this… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Recently Updated! 1971 Datsun 240Z Series 1
This sporty early Z car spent its early days in the island paradise of Hawaii. The never-restored classic shows minor rust and imperfections, and recently enjoyed a bounty of new parts and a transmission swap to a manual gearbox…. more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
RS SS Combo Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first-generation Chevy Camaro gave the Ford Mustang a run for its money with 700,000 copies sold in three years. Which was quite an accomplishment since AMC, Mercury, and Pontiac all joined the circus between 1967 and 1969. This… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Highly Optioned Project: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
The Monte Carlo moniker was only a year old when the 1971 cars arrived, but right from the get-go Chevrolet offered a Super Sport package, and fortunately for buyers, it was a good one. The seller calls his SS… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Grandpa’s Workhorse: 1952 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup
What is it with me and trucks. So many examples still wear the evidence of years of work, punctuated by the styling signatures of long ago. Is it possible to be glamorous and practical at the same time? I… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Supercharged Six! 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
The Manhattan was a top-end car with Frazer badging built by Kaiser-Frazer after World War II. Production of Frazer-branded cars ceased in 1951 and the Manhattan then became a Kaiser product (but as the same car). In 1954, the… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Three Generations: 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan
Customers walking into automobile showrooms in early 1942 knew that the choice they made would have to last them for a while. The country was mobilizing for war, and the word was out that automobile production would soon cease. … more»
