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10k Original Miles: 1994 Chevy Silverado

Finding a low-mileage, time capsule-grade example of a pickup truck made in the 1990s is harder than you might think. For starters, they weren’t seen as collectible. For another, preserving one would nullify the up-front investment in a “working”… more»

Survivor GT: 1979 AMC Spirit

To think of the AMC Spirit as a sports car is to make a very big leap on the basis of the “GT” moniker attached to its name. However, the upgraded bit of kit was at least robust compared… more»

Cleared for Takeoff: 1977 Ford Thunderbird

The TV commercial for the new 1977 Thunderbird said it was cleared for take off with a new look, price, and size. To be honest, the 1977 Thunderbird was not totally new. It used a platform dating back to… more»

25 Years In Storage: 1980 Chrysler Cordoba LS

Normally, we think of barn finds as being vehicles much older than 1980, but the older I get I realize that 1980 was 38 years ago already. That’s older than many of the readers here are. In 1980, a… more»

Tidy Texas E-Body! 1971 Barracuda Convertible

Cleverly hidden amidst pictures of similar cars in the listing here on eBay, this imperfect but tidy-looking white 1971 Plymouth Barracuda convertible summons a new owner. Its running gear, the 318 cid V8 and three-speed manual transmission, may curb… more»

Ready to Enjoy: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J-Code

Barn Finder Jack M referred this Pontiac to us to review and I would like to thank him for that. This is a really attractive looking car, and you will find it listed for sale here on Craigslist. Located… more»

Stash Of 1932 To 1962 Studebaker Trucks

Studebaker trucks aren’t all that uncommon. A group of Studebaker trucks stored away is a fair amount more uncommon, though. This group of trucks found here on Craigslist in Pratt, Kansas, vary in years spanning from 1932 to 1962.

NASCAR Clone Project: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

This 1964 Ford Galaxie is an interesting project that has unfortunately stalled. The seller was building this as a NASCAR road course clone, and has completed a lot of the work towards this goal. It is now for sale… more»

Rusty But Honest: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

I was excited when I saw this first picture of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 that is listed for sale here on eBay. Finally, I thought, a first-gen Camaro with some desirable options and not a lot of rust!… more»

Hi-Ho Silver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Silver Edition

This Silver Edition Trans Am has been in storage for more than ten years. The current owner removed it from storage six months ago and has completed some of the work to return it to the road, but has… more»

Stored 50 Years! 1937 Packard Six Coupe

Reportedly parked during the Johnson Presidency, this 1937 Packard Six three-window coupe in DeKalb, Illinois shows signs of having spent every one of its prior 31 years in or around Illinois. Such tough service has disintegrated many stunning classics,… more»

Never This Nice: 1990 Ford Taurus

Despite spending many years at the top of the undesirable chart, the first-generation Ford Taurus is coming back around (for me, anyway). Why? Well, it’s not as if its looks have improved, but the fact remains that this was… more»

Parked in 1973: 1957 Chrysler Imperial

This 1957 Chrysler Imperial (technically it is not actually a Chrysler as the Imperial brand had been separated from Chrysler in 1955) was driven into a barn in 1973 and didn’t move until recently when it was brought out… more»

38 Year Slumber: 1931 Ford Model A Town Sedan

It is hard not to love Model A Fords.  While the Model T was meant to be nothing more than basic transportation, the Model A was designed from the wheels up to be attractive and desirable to every segment… more»

READER AD: 1985 Chevrolet K-20 Suburban

Reader William C is retiring and is cutting expenses, so he’s selling his boat. As a result, he doesn’t have a need for this Chevrolet K20 Suburban to tow his boat anymore. It’s said to run and drive great,… more»

Dragin’ Wagon! 1957 Chevrolet Racer

This wagon is said to be a genuine retired drag racer. The 1957 Chevrolet can be found for sale here on Craigslist with an asking price of $12,000. While there isn’t a lot of information in the ad, we can piece… more»