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Rare Stepside: 1977 Chevy LUV

There’s a part of me that wants to justify the purchase of a small domestic pickup, such as a Chevy LUV or a Ford Courier. The only thing holding me back is the suspicion that they’re not much fun… more»

Chiefly Project: 1953 Pontiac Chieftan

Clean, stylish, and affordable 50’s coupes are always difficult to turn away, and that is certainly an issue with this ’53 Chieftan.  With heavily worn paint, but very complete and solid, this coupe would make for a great father/son… more»

A Vintage Project: 1930 Ford Model A

If you’ve ever harbored a desire to tackle a vintage car as a project then this may well be a car for you to consider. Listed for sale here on eBay is this 1930 Ford Model A. Located in… more»

Fins For The Family: 1960 Plymouth Station Wagon

1960 brought some big changes to Plymouth. It was the first year for the unibody platform, and the bulletproof slant 6 also began its 27-year run in ’60.  What didn’t change were heroically-sized fins and Virgil Exner’s increasingly “unique”… more»

Backyard Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Our ever alert Barn Finds reader Michael has been on the lookout and has spotted this classic for us to consider, thank you Michael. This 1966 Chevelle 396SS is located in Long Beach, California, and is listed for sale… more»

Seriously Cool: 1960 Chevrolet El Camino

As an Australian, I would like to take some credit for the development of vehicles such as the El Camino and the Ranchero. The first commercially produced “coupe utility” was actually developed by Ford Australia in 1932. The idea… more»

El Camino Project: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino

The Chevrolet El Camino is a car that would be right at home here in Australia. In fact it is only in the last 12 months that the Holden Commodore ute, which would be the spiritual descendant of the… more»

Not For The Faint-Hearted: 1965 Pontiac GTO

The title says it all on our feature car, and shortly you’ll see why. This 1965 Pontiac GTO is for sale here on Craigslist. It is located in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina with an asking price of $5,500. The… more»

Pick Your Drive-Train: 1972 Dodger Charger

This ’72 Dodge Charger is currently for sale, listed here on Craigslist The car is located in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and is being sold with a clean title and a firm $3,750 asking price. There is no engine or transmission… more»

Spartanburg Exec: 1976 Cadillac Limo

It’s hard to keep track of how many different varieties of limousines Cadillac and various aftermarket companies produced, but examples like this 1976 Fleetwood 75 are among the more handsome and “reasonably proportioned” models. With an interior designed for… more»

Needs Work but all Original: 1966 Mustang Fastback

Over the last few years there seems to have been an increase in the number of older Mustangs breaking cover for sale as potential project cars. This is not just a trend that has emerged in the USA, as… more»

Lost Interest: 1957 Chevrolet 210

As car enthusiasts, it can sometimes seem strange to lose interest in a project. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened with the previous owner of this ’57 Chevy. While this 2 door isn’t perfect, it is a very promising… more»

AWD Rarity: 1989 Pontiac 6000 STE

When Honda was cranking out bread-and-butter Accords and Nissan began building the first four-door sports car, Pontiac decided to throw its hat in the ring with an all-wheel drive 6000. An interesting car with few examples left today, it… more»

Stretch Swede: 1988 Volvo 740 GLE Limo

While we’re accustomed to seeing Lincoln Town Cars or Navigators converted to stretch configurations, saloons like a bread-and-butter Volvo 740 served as platforms for limos overseas. This example is a 1988 model is largely complete condition, parked after failing… more»

Original Keys Included: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster

Among my list of “sleeper” cars on the collector scale, the Datsun 2000 roadster has been a regular fixture. These cars have been cheap for so long, yet check multiple boxes for enthusiasts. They can be reliable Sunday drivers… more»

Not That Ferrari: Oddball Ferrari Tractor

Curiously, we featured this “Ferrari” brand tractor back in 2016 when it first popped up for sale. Apparently, it didn’t sell when he lived in New Mexico and he dragged this oddball all the way to Connecticut as part… more»