South Dakota Farm Truck: 1958 Ford F-100

The F-Series has been Ford’s primary workhorse truck since the late 1940s. The F-150 is still the most popular pickup sold today. The third generation of the truck was produced between 1957 and 1960 when Ford widened the front… more»

Original W72: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

By 1978, buyers seeking a new car with respectable performance credentials faced slim pickings. In keeping with its well-earned reputation, Pontiac remained the torchbearer within the General Motors world. If a buyer ordered a new Trans Am with the… more»

72k Original Miles: 1972 Ford F100 Sport Custom

For the 1972 model year, Ford offered their iconic F100 in several trim levels. While the base trim level was the Custom, the Ranger brought some significant trim upgrades to the table. For a buyer seeking a middle ground,… more»

Turn-Key 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler With A Cobra Jet 429!

Rarely do you find yourself pulling up to a stoplight, only to find that the car creeping up next to you ready to gap your ride is a Mercury. Such was the case at the turn of the decade… more»

48K-Mile 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe

Sleek, beautiful, and slightly sinister doesn’t begin to describe this 48k-mile 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe two-door sedan, sometimes called a fastback due to the sloping roof in the rear. Postwar designs were new in 1949 and the Deluxe 2100… more»

Sleeper 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88

At first glance, this 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 (more about the “Super” in a moment) looks like a dilapidated old car. It’s not even cleaned up for the pictures in the ad where it’s for sale here on craigslist…. more»

Restore or Parts Car? 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

In 1957, Ford created a new product category, “the gentleman’s pickup”. The new Ranchero was based on a full-size Fairlane 2-door station wagon. Chevrolet would emulate the Ranchero in 1959 when they introduced their designed line of automobiles, and… more»

How Important Is Rarity? One-of-54 1968 Mercury Cougar 500’s

A bit cheeky, it seems to me, to start this 1968 Mercury Cougar, available here on eBay, at 10 thousand bucks. After all, by the seller’s own admission, it’s been hiding out in a barn in Willimantic, Connecticut, since… more»

It’s Golden! 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD

The seller calls this beautiful 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD the nicest they have seen in 50 years, and I’m inclined to agree after looking the pictures over. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where early bidding has… more»

15K Miles! 1988 Winnebago Elandan 37RQ

I had to sell a beloved mid-1960s car a couple of years ago because it was almost twenty feet long and I had to rent a storage space to park it inside because our garage at the time wasn’t… more»

18k Mile Survivor: 1966 Chrysler New Yorker

The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates (1940-96) and was the finest automobile they built except for the Imperial. If you wanted luxury and performance but didn’t quite have the resources for the latter, this is the… more»

Grandpa’s 4X4: 1987 Jeep Wrangler

This original-appearing, almost-survivor 1987 Jeep Wrangler was only pulled from storage last week in Fremont, California, but the seller tells us it fired right up on new gasoline! It’s listed for sale here on craigslist with an asking price… more»

Drop-Top Beauty: 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS

After a successful launch in 1964, the new mid-size Chevy Chevelle received only light styling changes going into its sophomore year. As was the case with the senior car, the Impala, the Chevelle Malibu could be ordered as a… more»

Tidy Off-Roader: 1972 Ford Bronco

While it is often easy to determine whether a vehicle is destined to be a future classic, there are times when a crystal ball is needed. Take the First Generation Bronco as an example. It was a competent off-roader… more»

Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National

The second generation of the Buick Regal ran from 1978-87, but the company found the most success with the restyled models from 1981 to 1987 (the last of the rear-wheel cars). Backed by Buick’s involvement in NASCAR, the Grand… more»

Innovative Design: 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari Station Wagon

Some automotive innovations create a wave within the industry and show incredible longevity. Others blaze brightly and briefly across the sky before disappearing into the pages of history. This 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari features an innovation that falls into… more»

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