The Datsun 240Z was one of the best things to happen to the sports car genre since the MGB. It hit the trifecta: it was pretty, powerful, and affordable. Introduced in 1969, Datsun’s new car had fully independent suspension,… more»
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Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Ford-powered 1935 Auburn Boattail Speedster Replica
“What is it?” “Is it real?” Questions the new owner of this car will invariably get whenever they stop for gas. Is it real? It wasn’t built in 1935 by Auburn, but it’s a real car that looks almost… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 51 Comments
409 Tri-Power? 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air
When a seller mentions that he doesn’t know cars, sometimes that can be advantageous for a buyer or vice-versa. But even with the owner’s perceived lack of knowledge about this 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air for sale here on eBay,… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original L76/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
The seller is a master of understatement, describing this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe as “a nice driver.” Many readers will view it as more than that because it is a desirable classic with no apparent needs. It… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Grandpa’s Truck: 1990 GMC Sierra
Pickup trucks are the Labrador retriever of the automotive world: they are somewhat one-dimensional in what they’re good at, but they’re so good at that one thing, you can’t help but love them for it. The single-cab, stripped-down pickup truck is… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stunning Interior: 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe
It is sometimes challenging to choose the greatest strength of some classics, which initially appears to be the case with this 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe. It presents nicely, is in sound mechanical health, and is an unmolested driver. However,… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Arizona Car: 1980 Volvo 240
Old Volvos have a loyal following, but the reasons among the enthusiasts that love them are multi-faceted. Some owners have had long-term family relationships with Volvos, purchased for their safety and durability. Others are fans of the model’s performance… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Turbo: 1980 Panther Lima Series 2
Depending on who you talk to, the late Robert Jankel was considered a lateral thinker whose mind never stopped working to solve the automotive world’s many problems. In contrast, others claim his ideas were too radical and impractical to… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
58k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Although Chevrolet had “softened” the C3 Corvette during the 1970s, it retained a strong following in the market. The 1979 model year demonstrated this, with the badge achieving record sales. Our feature car rolled off the line that year,… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Affordable Garage Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Project
This 1965 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist has plenty of grime present on the outside and a few parts missing, but as I try to imagine what the body looks like underneath that layer of layer of soot I… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
SS 396 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Launched in 1967, the Chevy Camaro would prove to be quite the adversary to the Ford Mustang. Going into the 1970s, it would solidly hold second place in sales. The car was little changed in 1968, the most visible… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 1,987: Limited-Edition America II 1986 Cadillac Eldorado
“America II is to yachting what Cadillac is to automobiles – an American standard for the world.” That’s how Cadillac positioned its special limited-edition Eldorado that was a byproduct of Cadillac becoming the first corporate sponsor of the… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Semi-Automatic! 1968 Fiat Idromatic
Based on the popular (on its home turf in Italy) Fiat 850, the Idromatic was Fiat’s alternative to the VW Beetle and others who dabbled with semi-automatic transmissions. While engineeringly interesting, the little cars were sluggish and only suited… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
6k Mile 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The General Motors G-Bodies were restyled for 1981, with the Buick Grand National first going into production the following year and understandably getting most of the gearhead fanfare from the bunch until its demise in 1987. But the Chevrolet… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve 4×4: 1994 Ford Bronco
As the enthusiast vehicle market continues to go through a bit of a correction, the upside for most of us is that reasonable prices and expectations are coming back into the hobby. A few years ago, I would have… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
British Special: Turner Sports Car
Jack Turner was minding his own business – racing MGs in the 1940s and building one-off specials – when other racers began coming to him to improve their own cars. John Webb, John Tojeiro, Ken Rose – race drivers… more»
