If seeing a plane like this 1952 Piper PA-20 Pacer doesn’t make you want to get your pilot license, I don’t know what will. I’m an FAA-certified commercial drone pilot, but that training is a walk in the park… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark IV
With winter fast approaching, now would seem to be the least logical time to buy a classic British sports car. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Those colder months allow a new owner time to partake in… more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Good Buy Or Goodbye? 1981 HMV Freeway $3,500
It doesn’t hurt that this 1981 HMV Freeway three-wheeler is bright yellow, it’ll be easier for texting and otherwise not-paying-attention distracted drivers to see you rolling down the street. The seller has this one posted here on craigslist in… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
In-Violet Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Plymouth’s 1960s compact, the Valiant, was a solid automobile, but it lacked pizzaz. So, Chrysler went about changing that image by creating the Duster in 1970. Though still a Valiant underneath, the fastback body was all-new from the windshield… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Smokey and The Bandit: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
No motion picture probably did more for the popularity of an automobile than Smokey and The Bandit and the Pontiac Trans Am. Sure, there was Bullitt and the Dodge Charger. Or Vanishing Point and the Dodge Challenger. But sales… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Queen of the Road: 1954 Citroen Traction Avant 11B
Andre Citroen was a gambler and an industrial engineer. What he was not, was an automobile enthusiast. Citroen had been making munitions for WWI and when the war ended, he cast about for a new assignment. Had the auto… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1974 Pontiac Grand Am
I’ve previously discussed how I find classic cars with known ownership histories attractive, and many potential buyers share that sentiment. However, it sometimes doesn’t translate into feverish bidding activity when the time comes for an owner to part with… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Trailer Included: 1997 Plymouth Prowler
Genuine accessories have been about almost as long as the automotive industry itself. The variety seems endless, although modern manufacturers seem to focus on floor mats, wheels, and other assorted pieces of “tinsel.” However, Plymouth followed a different path… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Quirky French Classic: 1974 Citroen 2CV 6
It is broadly possible to categorize certain countries as producing specific types of classic cars. The Italians tend to produce thoroughbreds like those from Ferrari and Lamborghini, while the Germans favor beautifully engineered vehicles from the factories of companies… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1-of-72: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
Some classic cars make a stunning first impression but don’t provide the performance to match their good looks. That is hardly the case with this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL, with its engine bay containing a factory V8 guaranteed to… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Investment Grade: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
It’s incredible how some cars make such an indelible first impression that you never forget them. I vividly recall seeing my first ’69 Mustang Boss 302 in Red, my first Triumph TR6 in Maroon, and my first Dodge Viper… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1983 Chrysler LeBaron
“It starts with great looks and goes on to make great sense”, so says a period brochure for the newish, small, front-drive LeBaron. Based on Chrysler’s K-Car chassis, they were nice cars for the time, given what was available… more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
12k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The 1970s was an era populated with a lot of U.S.-produced automobiles that were often non-descript and not built for longevity. One exception today might be the 1973-77 Chevy Monte Carlo, which sold quite well at a time when… more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 62 Comments
10k Original Miles: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
The seller indicates that this 1971 Pontiac LeMans was ordered new for their grandmother. She used it regularly until parking it when she hung up her driving gloves. It has sat in their uncle’s garage for years, but the… more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1972 Dodge W200 3/4-Ton Crew Cab Utiline 4×4
Looking like a former Air Force truck, this 1972 Dodge W200 3/4-ton Crew Cab Utiline 4×4 is a body style that we don’t see a lot of here. Maybe with two fewer doors or a regular Sweptline box, but… more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Police Edition: 1976 Chrysler Valiant Charger 770
It is common for law enforcement agencies to fight fire with fire when choosing vehicles for pursuit purposes, and the situation was no different in Australia than in other countries. During the early 1970s, they preferred the Ford Falcon… more»
