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428/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2

Some classics are more than a pretty face, possessing genuine performance credentials. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2. It isn’t perfect, but it presents as a driver-grade classic with a few visible rust issues…. more»

Affordable Driver: 1983 Dodge Shelby Charger

Mention the name Shelby, and the thoughts of many enthusiasts will turn to high-performance variants of Ford’s First Generation Mustang. However, the legendary engineer also targeted the Fifth Generation Dodge Charger, adding enhancements to improve the driving experience. This… more»

Real Attitude: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gasser

While some custom builds are subtle and restrained, others possess a genuine attitude. This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gasser falls into the latter category, with an appearance guaranteed to turn heads. It runs and drives well, leaving scope for… more»

Many New Parts: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Project

Some classics come with a sad backstory, as demonstrated by this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. The owner located the car for his niece as a restoration project, but when life got in the way, she sold it back to him…. more»

12 Years In The Barn: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85

Man oh man, where to start with this one? It’s a 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 (not a Cutlass as stated in the listing title), and I suppose it could be considered a barn find (though the seller has known about… more»

2-Owner Running Project: 1961 Plymouth Valiant

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, just about every major U.S. automaker began to field a compact car. The impetus may have come from the success that Volkswagen was having with the Beetle. Plymouth’s entry was the Valiant,… more»

Cheap Wheels Project: 1979 Ford Pinto

The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact built in the U.S. Between 1971 and 1980, more than three million copies rolled off the assembly line. Yet you seldom see one anymore because they were cheaply-priced, disposable automobiles. This 1979 edition… more»

Not Grandma’s Car: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

When most people think of the Chevy Chevelle, they think of either the Malibu or the Super Sport. But there were also two bare-bones models, the 300 and 300 Deluxe (at least in 1967). The seller has the former… more»

Right-Drive Relic: 1979 AM General DJ-5G Postal Jeep

Modern postal vehicles have a way of making the old-timers look like ancient dwarfs, but if you’re as old as me, you probably recall a Jeep very similar to this 1979 AM General DJ-5G here on Craigslist delivering the… more»

30K Mile Camper: 1988 Ford Econoline Sports Mobile

While we tend to think that the modern automotive industry is a shell of its former self, there are some vehicle classes that have endured. The classic van converted into a camper that doesn’t require a commercial driver’s license… more»

Just Two Owners: 1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500

Ford introduced the fastback version of its Galaxie 500 mid-year in 1963. The notchback roofline version of the car wasn’t doing well in NASCAR, and the vehicle needed a more slippery shape. It was an instant hit, and Ford… more»

Euro Turbo: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti

Ford’s bold Edsel experiment is a story that the company would probably prefer to erase from its history books. It attempted a repeat performance in the 1980s when it launched the Merkur, destined for its Lincoln-Mercury showrooms. As with… more»

Rebuilt 283: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

There are many reasons why a project build can stall, and this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette has fallen victim to two of the most common. The seller admits that, after investing over $60,000 to date, they have run out of… more»

1 Of 776: 1964 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery

The Ford Sedan Delivery dates back to the 1930s but is best known for its run from 1957 to 1959 and 1960 to 1965. During those periods, it was based on a 2-door station wagon but without side windows…. more»

Original Documentation: 1964 Pontiac LeMans 4-Speed

This 1964 Pontiac LeMans, a listing courtesy of Tony P., immediately caught my attention because it has some desirable features, original documentation, and it’s not a GTO (despite the trunk lid-mounted GTO badge). Claimed to have only seen 62K… more»

27 Feet of Luxury: 1959 Cadillac Stretch Limo

If a 1959 Cadillac wasn’t long enough, this one (probably a Series 62) is said to measure 27 feet. That’s because it’s been converted into a stretch limousine. The work appears to be more recent than having been done… more»