More than five years after its introduction, the Pontiac GTO was still a frontrunner in the mid-size muscle car market. However, sales were on the decline by 1969 as every competitor had their own version of the genre, so… more»
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Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Pontiac Trans Am Stash for Sale!
There comes the point when many of us have to cry “Uncle!” on a project or set of projects and agree that it’s time to sell. Now, there are plenty more who never come to that point, and we… more»
Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Some classics set my mind racing, and such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac GTO. It requires total restoration, but I have been considering how I’d tackle the build if it were parked in my workshop, whether there… more»
Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Arctic Top! 1972 Jeep CJ-5
Somewhere between a farm tractor and today’s Jeep Wrangler, the Jeep CJ5 offers go-anywhere capabilities in a (theoretically) road-legal utility vehicle. This 1972 Jeep CJ5 in San Antonio, Texas recently swallowed a claimed $1200 in parts and runs and… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
LS Candidate? 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Hatchback
Some cars from the 1970s don’t immediately spring to mind when contemplating a potential project candidate. However, this 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Hatchback deserves consideration because it is undeniably cheap. The photos suggest it is rock-solid, and while its… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Easy Project : 1970 Ford Mustang Barn Find
When the subject turns to 1970 Ford Mustangs, we tend to see more Fastbacks than Hardtops crossing our desks at Barn Finds. This is surprising because the Hardtop sold in greater numbers than all derivatives of the Fastback combined…. more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Right at Home on a Trailer: 1986 Zastava Yugo
How horrid is the Yugo? One measure of its popularity is the Yugo Club Facebook page: last post in 2023, and all of 370 followers. Rack that up against total production from 1980 to 2008 of almost 795,000 copies,… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
See the Sights: 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The station wagon was killed by the minivan – true or false? Like so many things in life, it’s a gray area. The advent of the minivan most certainly defeated many a wagon sale. But the real answer derives… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
52k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Bronco Sport
The 1971 Ford Bronco suffered in the classic market during 2023, with values dropping significantly. However, with the trend reversing, now could be the time to park a project candidate in your workshop. This 1971 Bronco Sport could be… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Barn Find Project: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino
After a brief start in 1959-60, the Chevy El Camino returned in 1964 as part of the new mid-size Chevelle lineup. There it would soldier on until the rear-wheel-drive platform was retired in 1988. The El Camino was a… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Hot Rod Six: 1962 Plymouth Valiant V200
Plymouth joined Chevrolet and Ford in 1960 as all three manufacturers entered the new compact car market. Ford’s Falcon was the most conventional, Chevy’s Corvair the most unorthodox, and the Plymouth Valiant the most aesthetical. This 1962 Valiant V200… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ford Inline-6 Power! 1963 Austin-Healey 3000
Built by British Motor Corp. from 1959 to 1967, the Austin-Healey 300 was another sports car popular with U.S. buyers. The bodies came from Jensen Motors and the Mkt II BJ7 2+2 was considered a “sports convertible”. This ’63… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
It’s Fuel Injected! 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The hot, old pickup truck market continues its strength and has spread to full-size SUVs such as this 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. We’ve featured these first-gen Blazers before and they, along with the second-generation full-size Ford Bronco, are not… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
7-Up Limited Edition 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible
With interest in Fox body Mustangs appearing to be on the rise, these cars seem like they’re becoming good investments, especially when a Limited Edition example such as this 7-Up 1990 Mustang LX here on Craigslist shows up in… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Buick V8! 1969 Datsun Fairlady 1600
In the spirit of great British sports cars, Datsun’s Fairlady (simply named 1600 or 2000 in America) offered nimble fun in a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive drop-top two-seater. Though not a factory option, this 1969 Datsun 1600’s Buick V8 took another… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Drop-Top Project: 1969 Plymouth Satellite
From 1965 to 1974, the Satellite was the top trim level for Plymouth’s version of the Chrysler intermediates. It was a step up from the Belvedere and Road Runner and on par with the GTX muscle car. This 1969… more»
