While we continue to discuss the merits and demerits of prewar cars and the market for such vehicles, there are a lot of fantastic automobiles out there that would make good entry-level purchases. Take for example this 1941 Plymouth… more»
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Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Texas Gold! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 396
Well before the end of last century, it didn’t take a crystal ball to know that a first-year big block Camaro would be worth keeping. This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 in Dallas, Texas accumulated all of its miles… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Camaro Frame? 1954 Ford Customline
Well, here we go again, a Ford product, a 1954 Customline to be specific that has been imbibed with Chevrolet parts. Some of it is clear and some not. While similar to its ’52 and ’53 predecessors, the ’54… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
455 V8 Engine? 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
The last year of the third-generation Colonnade body style, 1977 was the last of the slightly bigger A-body for Oldsmobile and they continued to offer a 442 model. Although, now the biggest engine was a 403 V8, but the… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Nice Numbers-Matching Driver: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Sales of Chevrolet’s sports car were on an upswing by the end of the sixties decade, with 38,762 finding homes for the 1969 edition alone, an increase of over 10,000 from the previous year. But the numbers here are… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
15-Year Project: 1969 Ford Torino GT
Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 as an upscale version of the Fairlane intermediate. Three years later, the Fairlane moniker would be retired altogether. The Torino GT was the sports model, not necessarily a muscle car, like the… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Koenig Conversion: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
As a child of the 1980s, there is a certain style of automotive tuning that I find enormously appealing. You have to realize that in 1988, when bookstores were still a thing and you associated buying a hardcover with… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Barn Find V12! Lincoln H Series Four-Door Sedan
The early 1940s marked the waning days of the V12 engine, previously produced liberally by luxury car makers such as Packard, Franklin, Cadillac, Rolls-Royce, and Lincoln. By the end of WWII, only Lincoln was soldiering on with a V12… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One Owner: 1970 Dodge Super Bee Project
A known history. Many enthusiasts view that trait highly when choosing a candidate for a project build. The 1970 Dodge Super Bee is desirable, and this one ticks the history box as a one-owner classic. It features its original… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Six-Banger Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first generation of the Chevy Camaro was a wrap in 1969. It was a good sales year, thanks in part to an extended production run before the all-new 1970s would be ready. Though many of the autos were… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Keep Original, Hot Rod, or Restore? 1934 Ford Three Window Coupe
Yogi Berra famously advised folks facing a fork in the road to take it. If you were the purchaser of this 1934 Ford three-window coupe for sale on eBay in Ozark, Missouri, you would have a real dilemma on… more»
Solid Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Cars that emerged during The Malaise Era spent years in the wilderness as buyers focused on classics offering better performance potential. However, a new generation of enthusiasts has embraced these cars, and the bidding war on this 1979 Pontiac… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Survivor: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
It is common for manufacturers to release “halo” models to entice potential buyers into their showrooms. Some of these endeavors are successful, while others don’t achieve their intended goal. The 1954 Kaiser Darrin is an example of the latter,… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 67 Comments
What The What? 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
Are we supposed to pretend that the 1975 Corvette custom shown here on craigslist is not just a bit ridiculous? Is tipster TJ just toying with us in presenting this car for our consideration? Why does the seller list… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Project
The AMX was introduced in 1968 as a GT-style performance coupe whose close competitor may have been the Chevy Corvette. In reality, it was a Javelin with 12 inches taken out of the wheelbase along with the back seat…. more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
42k Mile 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
This 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ represents the style and luxury available to buyers in the mid 1970’s. This car was recently traded in to the seller and has only 42,000 miles on the odometer. It is painted in… more»
