1964. A remarkable year for American automobiles–for example, the Ford Mustang was introduced, the split-window Corvette went away, and Chrysler showed it’s Turbine Car at the New York World’s Fair. But what about those cars that weren’t exceptional —… more»
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Wait A Minute Mr. Postman! 1929 Mail Truck
What a great old truck! This 1929 Ford Model A has been owned by the seller for the last 43 years. It’s showing 23,192 miles but who knows how many times it’s been around–and who really cares? It’s now… more»
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Plymouth Rock: 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II
Here’s a nice, rock-solid Plymouth for those of you (us) who ain’t a’gin anything with four doors. This 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II is in Cereal City – Battle Creek, MI – and is listed on craigslist for $5,500 or best… more»
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Which One? Two Dune Buggy Barn Finds
On the left, we have a Berry Mini T, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina and up for sale here on craigslist for $5,500 or best offer. On the right, we have an Allison Daytona, located in York, Pennsylvania, which… more»
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Cutie Convertible: 1963 Triumph Herald
Yes, it’s a Triumph Herald! This is a 1963, just like ours, and was sent in by reader Peter R–thanks for the find! I love the two-tone paint and hope this is the original color scheme. It’s located in Fort… more»
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Big Brougham: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
This is an incredible car, and an incredible deal! The gorgeous, almost-perfect 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham shown here on craigslist in Metamora, OH and the seller is asking a scant $2,500 for this gorgeous car! Twenty-five hundred dollars! Sorry… more»
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Rising Sun Survivor: 1968 Toyota Corona
There aren’t a while lot of old Toyotas that get be going, but the more I look at this one, the more I like it! This Corona coupe has an almost muscular look to it and I bet it… more»
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Brother, Can You Spare A Dime: 1970 Datsun 510
This Dime has been off the road for the last 14 years and has just 44,000 miles on it. This 1970 Datsun 510 is listed here on craigslist in Goldendale, Washington with an asking price of $8,500 firm! This is potentially… more»
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The Only One In Town! 1976 Tatra T613-3
If you aren’t familiar with Tatras, they have always been somewhat out there from an engineering point of view. Think about it–a rear-mounted, air-cooled, overhead cam V8 is the power plant. That huge nose? It’s for storage area only!… more»
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Baby Got Back: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Fastback
This good-looking 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Fastback is listed on craigslist with an asking price of $6,500. This is a big car, at least big-looking, but it’s only about 8″ longer than a 2016 Ford Fusion.
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New Yorker By Way Of California And Florida
Some folks think one of Virgil Exner’s finest works for Chrysler was this 1956 Chrysler New Yorker. I don’t know about that, but I do think this one may well be a bargain, especially if as the seller asserts,… more»
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39 Years Without A Pickup: 1974 Eldomino
So you want a pickup, and a Cadillac, and you only have enough room for one vehicle? Have a Eldomino! This 1974 Eldorado was professionally converted in the late 1970’s to a pickup and has been off the road… more»
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One Owner Driver: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
This T-Bird has been loved by it owner since new, for 50 years and is completely original except for one respray. Even the top is original. It’s on consignment at the California Automobile Museum and the owner is asking the… more»
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Road Ready: 1971 Mercury Grand Marquis Coupe
Apart from the period aluminum wheels, this 1971 Mercury Grand Marquis is remarkably stock. It’s been garaged for it’s entire life, which lately has been in Avondale, Arizona. The owner doesn’t give a reason for selling, but they believe it’s… more»
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Another One! 1979 Ford Ranchero GT
Our recent post on a 1961 Ranchero is a nice contrast to this later model. Finished in a pretty metallic chestnut color with what I think are the original type stripes, this is a striking vehicle, even with it’s… more»
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Southern Wagon: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Safari
The seller tells us that this “solid” Southern station wagon was purchased two years ago as a restoration project, but that they have decided to pass it on due to having too much on their plate. The seller has… more»
