Big, beautiful, powerful, muscular, fast, smooth, mysterious, and quiet. No, I’m not describing myself for once (crickets), I’m talking about this drop-dead gorgeous 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100. The seller has this muscular luxobeast posted here on craigslist in Long… more»
American Classic Cars
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Affordable Racer: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette Drag Car
By 1977, the C3 Corvette was feeling the pinch. If a buyer strolled into their local showroom, the best that they could hope for was to drive away in a Corvette with 210hp at their disposal. This Corvette has… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cobra Jet Eliminator Clone: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
If the Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang, was the Cougar Mercury’s answer to the Pontiac Firebird? Not exactly. While the Cougar and Firebird were introduced at the same time for 1967, the Cougar had been in… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Under 60K Miles: 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
When it comes to modern classics car that offers immense sensory appeal and won’t be a nightmare to own, the Buick Reatta is one those cars that seems worthy of more than a cursory glance. It’s a pretty car,… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Re-Assembly Required: 1954 Studebaker 3R Truck
In 1954, the 3R line of pick-ups replaced Studebaker’s 2R series that had been introduced after World War II. The most visible change for 1954 was they now had one-piece curved windshields rather than split panes as before. And… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the objectives of automobile reviews is to sing a car’s particular praises. Some examples are a bit light in the praises department – you have to dig, and even then you might still come up with a… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rare 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie With A Rocket V8
One of 604, the seller of this 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie wagon proclaims, and one of only five known to exist. I’m not sure how one accurately determines how many of a certain car are still in existence but… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1 of 73: 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
The Pantera was a mid-engine sports car produced by De Tomaso in Italy from 1971-92. They were available in the U.S. for about five years through a partnership with Ford. Most of the cars were powered by Ford’s 351… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
454 V8: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport
The popular Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 and would continue to sell well. 72,000 of them were built that year followed by 63,000 more in 1967 before they were redesigned. Based on the… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Both Tops! 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The first Thunderbirds were 2-seat personal luxury cars that would change several times through 1997, and then be resurrected briefly in the early 2000s. A white 1956 T-Bird was driven by Suzanne Somers in various scenes of the famous… more»
Custom Van Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet G20
Certain vehicles are amazingly evocative of time and place. Can you picture a Chevy Vega without thinking of it lined up for fuel during the gas crisis? And here’s another Chevy, a 1979 G20 custom conversion van, that takes… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
High Mileage Rarity: 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen #586
This is one of those cars that every so often, makes me want to sell a few projects so I can park one of these in the garage. It’s a Fox body Saleen Mustang, one of a few hundred… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
454/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The owner of this 1971 Corvette Stingray rightly points out that if this car were immaculate, it would be offered at a far higher price than he has set. However, it needs some cosmetic work, so he has priced… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Chevrolets, Fords and More! Private Muscle Car Collection
The owner of a private collection of muscle cars and other vehicles is beginning to downsize and has appointed a curator who is responsible for selling at least nine automobiles – with more to follow later. The cars are… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 48 Comments
No Reserve! 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Every car model will reach what is known as the high-water mark. That is that moment when it reaches a peak, and for the Oldsmobile 442, 1970 was that year. General Motors released the shackles on Oldsmobile, and the… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
19k Mile Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova would be its last as a rear-wheel drive compact. It began in 1962 as Chevrolet’s second entrant in that space (the first was the less conventional Corvair). Over the course of its… more»
