While we tend to view trucks as transportation first and tools second, before World War II it was the other way around. Trucks were spartan, utilitarian, and built primarily for hard work. Thus, good survivors are hard to find. … more»
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Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
22k-Mile Survivor: 1980 Ford Pinto
The Pinto was Ford’s first U.S.-built subcompact and found more than three million buyers in its 10-year lifespan. It was a rather conventional little machine, with rear-wheel-drive and a low-price tag. By 1980, when the seller’s car was built,… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rust Free Roller: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
There was a time when being offered a car with no engine or transmission wouldn’t necessarily be considered much of an opportunity. But times change, especially when the vehicle in question is an increasingly sought after model that can… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Under 500 Miles? 1968 Pontiac GTO
The second generation of the Pontiac GTO started with a bang in 1968, selling 88,000 copies (not a record, but way up there). All of General Motors’ mid-size cars had been redesigned and had rounder looks than before. This… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
56K Mile Barn Find: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
The Pontiac Fiero has long been a model that many enthusiasts feel some pity for, as this was a concept with great potential unfortunately done in by the bean counters at GM. The first few editions of the car… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One Of A Kind Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
It is “a one-of-a-kind project car.” That much is clear. The midnight black cruiser started life as a front-wheel-drive 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, an innovative design in anyone’s book. From there, its owner got the customizing bug, chopped the roof,… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
French Gem: 1936 Peugeot 302
We rarely correlate Peugeot with any but the most pedestrian of cars, meant to ferry middle-class drivers to work and the grocery. But in the 1930s, Peugeot took a walk on the wild side, very successfully. Instrumental in this… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 63 Comments
LS-Powered: Custom 1934 Ford Victoria
The beauty of the custom scene is that it allows owners to let their imagination off the leash. The result can be some wild creations, although cars like this 1934 Ford Victoria owe much to subtlety. This classic hides… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Daily Driver: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Short Bed
Motoring enthusiasts, especially those passionate about classics, often find slipping behind the wheel of a nondescript daily driver is unpalatable. They crave something more interesting that reflects their desire for individuality. This 1972 GMC Sierra Grande could be the… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap WS4 Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Most Trans Ams sell for more when painted black. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a roller and the black paint is pretty faded. Located in San Antonio, Texas, it is clearly a project and is listed here on… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Solid Project: 1969 Ford Mustang
Ford performed three significant styling and engineering updates to its First Generation Mustang during its production run, most of which was to keep its iconic pony car looking fresh and to accommodate larger engines under the hood. The second… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Drive a Choo-Choo: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino
In a world where it seems everyone is in a tizzy about the amount of fuel burned, it is painful to see that a two-door, car-based pickup is absent from the American automotive market. It seems like it would… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 318: 1963 Dodge W200 Power Wagon
Although Ford and General Motors models dominate the classic Pickup market, vehicles from other manufacturers generate significant interest when they are offered for sale. This 1963 Dodge W200 Power Wagon is a perfect example because it has attracted an… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Barn Find Flathead: 1935 Ford Series 48 Tudor
I got a chuckle from the seller’s opening line for this 1935 Ford Series 48 Tudor which states, “A true barn find. This car was bought from the defendants of the original buyers from a southern Colorado ranch“. I… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
340 V8 Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth’s “budget” muscle car, the Road Runner, was treated to its first redesign in 1971. And – as a nod to changing demand in the performance sector – Chrysler’s 340 cubic inch small-block V8 became available in the auto… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Swedish Barn Find: 1973 Saab 96
“It’s about time you thought about Saab. Mainly because we’ve been thinking about you since we built our first car in 1950. Thinking about you is part of our heritage.” So says a brochure showing the early Saab lineup…. more»
