Ford reinvented its Mustang pony car in 1974. It had gotten big and bloated, so it morphed into a subcompact from 1974 to 1978. The timing was perfect for Mustang II sales given the OPEC oil embargo that had… more»
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Super Duty Tribute: 1963 Pontiac Tempest
The Super Duty was a limited-production Pontiac built for action on the racetrack. It used a souped-up 421 cubic inch V8 that was deposited in no more than 88 Catalinas and a dozen or so Tempests. Aluminum panels were… more»
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Five-Wheel Find: 1988 John Deere AMT 600
This 1988 John Deere AMT 600 can be found posted here on craigslist in Maynardville, Tennessee, and the seller is asking $3,200. Here is the original listing. It’s my fault that the above tip went away, but thankfully, Rocco… more»
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Lots of New Parts: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Changes were afoot for America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, in 1973. It was the first year for the polyurethane front bumpers and the last for the chrome rear bumpers (new federal safety standards). Demand continued to be strong… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1957 Buick Century
It’s anybody’s guess what the percentage of 69-year-old vehicles have remained in the same family since brand new. I’m sure it’s in the low single-digits. Well, here’s one of those rare vehicles that’s been in the same family since… more»
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Rare Spirit of America Edition: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
The United States was set to celebrate its Bicentenary in 1976, but Chevrolet started the party early by releasing the Spirit of America options package across various badges in 1974. The Impala was one of the beneficiaries, but the… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
