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»
Project Cars
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»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Groovy Valencia Interior: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Coupe
The General Motors downsizing program was in full swing by 1978 and the Pontiac Bonneville was no exception, with the auto shedding some 14 inches in length and a diet that resulted in a weight loss of 800 pounds… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: Rust-Free 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Project
Some enthusiasts dream of restoring a classic car to a pristine state. However, the prospect of spending hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars addressing existing rust issues is so daunting they will often throw the whole dream in… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Fresh Interior: 1955 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon
The pictures tend to tell the story of this 1955 Ford Country Squire Wagon. It was a restoration project that stalled due to ill health, and this classic spent many years hidden in an aircraft hangar. It has emerged… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cluster of Seven Triumph TR7s
The TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car produced by Triumph (British Leyland Motor Corp.) between 1975 and 1981. Exports to the U.S. were prioritized over units destined to stay in the United Kingdom. The seller in Marysville, California has… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Best of Buick: 1957 Roadmaster Convertible 76C
This 1957 Buick Roadmaster convertible is exceptionally collectible but in derelict condition and thus worth attention on that basis alone. But the seller’s advertisement on eBay is also meticulously written – making it doubly interesting. The seller wants $24,900… more»
Mar 8, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One-Year-Only Color: 1968 Dodge Charger Project
With over 20 different colors available, buyers who couldn’t wait to get their hands on a new second-generation Charger back in 1968 had plenty of paint options to choose from, including a one-year-only hue known as Bright Blue Poly… more»
