During the period from the sixties through the nineties, the marketing departments of the Big Three automakers were always coming up with gimmicks to sell cars. From pace cars to special editions, customers looking for a distinctive ride could… more»
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Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Factory Sunroof: 1970 Ford Thunderbird Landau
It is sometimes challenging to determine the rarity of a particular vehicle option, and such is the case with this 1970 Ford Thunderbird Landau. It presents pretty well for a survivor-grade classic, but its electric sunroof raises questions. Pinning… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
43K-Mile 1983 Chevrolet S-10 Tahoe Edition
It’s hard to believe that 1983 was four decades ago now, at least for those of us who lived in that era. A small extended-cab pickup would be perfect for me, I’m not a contractor and I don’t pull… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Upgraded V8: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Any death in motorsport is a tragedy, but it becomes almost impossible to accept when the person is a genuine legend at the peak of their power. It is nearly twenty-three years to the day since Dale Earnhardt lost… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 1 Survivor? 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
Ford stepped up the game for family cars in 1965 by introducing the LTD, essentially a high-end version of the Galaxie 500. They advertised it was as quiet as a Rolls-Royce, but was that ever really proven? The LTD… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
FWD Fiberglass: 1973 Saab Sonett III
Update 2/12/24 – After almost two years, this Saab has been relisted here on craigslist with a $3k price cut! Is that enough to find a new owner though? From 3/24/22 – I’m on the fence with Saab. I… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
One Year Only: 1982 Mercury Cougar GS Wagon
“New Cougar Wagon. Practicality of a wagon, luxury of a Cougar. For 1982, the Cougar lineup includes a new Cougar wagon. And what a wagon! Start with people. There’s room for six.” So begins a 1982 Mercury Cougar wagon… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Well Documented: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
Documentation can separate a good classic from a genuinely great one. That belief helps this stunning 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS stand apart from the crowd. The seller holds a selection of original paperwork, which enhances the desirability of a… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Carport Blew Away! 1970 Buick LeSabre Convertible
During the 1960s and 1970s, the LeSabre was the gateway model into the portfolio of full-size cars sold by Buick. In 1970, your choices were the LeSabre, Wildcat, and Electra 225. All three series offered convertibles, like this ’70… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Two-Owner 37k-Mile 1973 AMC Javelin
Update 2/12/24 – The seller of this Javelin has relisted it here on eBay and lowered the price by $3k. Do you think it’ll sell this time around? From 12/8/23 – While AMC never reached the success level to… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Junkyard Find?! 1956 Packard Caribbean
The merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954 came with a lot of fanfare and hope. It was supposed to be the partnership that enabled both brands to survive and thrive. And – yet – the Packard nameplate would… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 124 Comments
429 Police Interceptor! 1972 Ford Galaxie 500
Update 2/12/24 – After more than three years since we featured it, this Galaxie has resurfaced here on eBay with no reserve! From 12/13/20 – In Trucker Lingo, a “plain brown wrapper” is an unmarked police car that blends… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low-Mileage Daily Driver: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
After a 4 year absence from the Oldsmobile lineup, the 4-4-2 returned in 1985, not packing anywhere near the same sort of heat found in the sixties or even early 70s offerings but still featuring attractive graphics and making… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
The Ultimate Bimmer: 1979 BMW M1
The BMW M1 is a car steeped in history, not only for its place in BMW’s family tree but also in 1980s racing culture. Produced in exceedingly low numbers, this is one of the more desirable BMWs ever made… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Airplane Hangar Find: 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
The Aston Martin Lagonda is one of the more bizarre vehicles ever made, particularly from a company not known for coloring outside of the lines. The Lagonda featured any number of curious design features that almost made it more… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Solid Series 2: 1979 Lotus Esprit
The early model variant of any iconic car or truck is going to be sought after for a few different reasons each time, but there are some consistencies model-to-model. In the case of the Lotus Esprit, it’s a matter… more»
