If you were to ask me to provide an automotive picture of America, this might be it: the Squarebody. I can’t think of anybody who actively dislikes a Squarebody. Everyone knows someone who drove one. Many of you owned… more»
American Classic Cars
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Good Starter Car: 1947 Mercury Sedan
One of the largest obstacles to overcome in our hobby is inertia. It takes a lot for someone interested in classic cars to purchase a vehicle to fix up, restore, or hot rod. While many buy with their heart… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Stored Nearly 40 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
After an extended hibernation spanning almost four decades, this two-owner 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle has finally reemerged and is looking for a new caretaker to get it back on the road again. However, some tough decisions will be coming up… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Parts Car Project? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was the first serious threat to dethroning the newly appointed King of Pony Cars, the Ford Mustang. Chevrolet sold 221,000 copies of the Camaro in 1967 and another 235,000 in 1968, a relatively unchanged product. This… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
42k-Mile Original: 1976 Cadillac Seville
Borrowing a nameplate from the 1950s, Cadillac introduced the Seville in 1975 as an early 1976 model. Its purpose was two-fold: to give Cadillac a product with more sensible dimensions, and to also give the automaker a competitor to… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Last Registered in 1994: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro “pony car” would close the 1960s with its best sales year up to that point (nearly 250,000 copies). But that performance was aided by a 3-month extension in the production cycle due to a delay in… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1979 Jeep Golden Eagle CJ7 with SBC Conversion
Are you looking to enter the classic off-roader scene? If so, check out this rugged 1979 Jeep Golden Eagle CJ7. Located in Waller, TX, it is listed for $14,500 here on Craigslist. This rig has a good upgrade for someone… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare COPO 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Named Motor Trend’s car of the year in 1973 and for good reason. Full of ’70s luxury and excellent handling these cars left no quality unattended. The engineers attempted to have a completely silent car, the cars are said… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
The Nicest One Left? 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
Given its image as America’s cheap and fun V8 performance car, it’s easy to forget that the Fox Body Mustang once fostered a vaguely European aura; in its first model year of 1979 you could get metric Michelins and… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Tri-Power Drop-Top: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was Pontiac’s top-of-the-line automobile in the 1960s, more opulent than and riding on a longer wheelbase than the Catalina. The seller’s beautiful example has two things going for it besides its stellar condition. First, it’s a convertible,… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
26K Mile Grand Ma Edition: 1987 Dodge Diplomat
“It’s just a car,” lamented my late ’80s neighbor, Larry, after I complimented him on the purchase of a new 1987 Dodge Diplomat. His brand spankin’ new silver sedan was to be a family car, not actually Larry’s, as… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
A Long Way from Home: 1966 Boyertown Crew Bus
While coachbuilding for luxury cars slowly died off in the immediate prewar period, the commercial vehicle side of things managed to live on for another few decades. The Boyertown Auto Body Works of Boyertown, Pennsylvania was the most prolific… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1982 Dodge Ram D150 Prospector Short Bed
“Rugged elegance” is how a Dodge brochure describes the 1982 Dodge Ram pickups. The seller has this 1982 Dodge Ram D150 Custom Prospector Package Short Bed pickup posted here on craigslist just northeast of beautiful Tucson, Arizona where I… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
More Than a Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang was perhaps the hottest new car of the 1960s. With its sporty good looks and mass appeal, the company built 1.3 million of them from 1964 to 1966. The fastback joined the roster in the Fall… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Frugal One Owner: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport
The Dart Sport was Dodge’s version of the highly successful Plymouth Duster. It debuted as the Demon in 1971 and was rebranded in 1973. Other than the front clip and taillights, the Dart Sport and Duster were the same… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 15 Years: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 390 V8
Faded, with dents and dings, and a bit rusty (like me), this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop would be a great project for anyone into the last of the stacked-headlight Galaxies. I’m a wicked huge fan of the… more»
