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Last of Its Kind: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

It’s not every day you come across a Bricklin SV-1, and it’s even rarer when one carries the distinction of being the last of its year to roll off the line. This 1975 example, listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»

Rot-Free Pickup: 1988 Jeep Comanche

For all of the clean Jeep Wranglers we see pop up for sale in a given month, there’s hardly ever a meaningful ratio of Comanche pickups that also come up for grabs. Sure, the sales figures for a Wrangler… more»

Amazing One-Owner Survivor: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

Ford was a willing participant in the homologation game at the end of the 1960s as it eagerly embraced the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” marketing ethos. The Mustang was its weapon of choice, with the company producing… more»

Original Interior and Paint: 1966 Plymouth VIP

Plymouth and Chevrolet were somewhat caught out by Ford’s wildly popular introduction of its 1965 LTD, but it didn’t take them long to catch up. With the introduction of the VIP (at least Chevy didn’t copy Ford by using… more»

$4,950? 1973 International 1210 Camper Special

Sometimes, a used vehicle can be too inexpensive, and it makes me scratch my head, wondering if it’s real or not. This is one of those cases. This 1973 International 1210 Camper Special is posted here on craigslist in… more»

400 V8 Street Rod: 1973 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy Nova got its first facelift in five years in 1973, and that was to accommodate bigger bumpers and a new 2-door hatchback body style. It looked much the same in many respects, only bulkier. The seller’s ’73… more»

Bargain Priced? 1992 Chevrolet Caprice

“Der Hindenburg, Hudson Hornet Redux, Blimpo, Steel Zeppelin,” these are all some of the derisive names that surfaced when Chevrolet introduced its fourth-gen Caprice in 1991. Today’s find, courtesy of Tony P., is a nearly identical 1992 edition that… more»

Clean Classic Truck: V8-Powered 1950 Ford F1

One of the best vehicles to consider when entering the classic automobile space is a vintage truck. Robust, simple, and easy (and cheap) to work on, trucks are a smart way to start your classic car collection. Up for… more»

5-Speed Conversion: 1992 Lincoln Mark VII

Personal luxury coupes were still holding their position in the marketplace in 1992, with the Lincoln Mark VII representing this segment more than ably.  The Mark series had already been in production for decades by this time, which included… more»

Sitting Since the 1980s: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Few muscle cars embody the Mopar spirit like a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, especially when it’s wearing Plum Crazy paint with a black top and interior, as this car once was. This example, listed here on Facebook Marketplace, has… more»

One-Owner Project: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

General Motors treated all of its A-body intermediates to a redesign in 1968. Perhaps the best-looking of the lot was the mid-size Chevy Chevelle, which was entering its fifth year. The seller’s ’68 Malibu Sport Coupe is a one-owner… more»

Right Hand Drive! 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe

Now, this is an unusual find! It’s a 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe, four-door sedan, which isn’t particularly unusual or uncommon. It does have two standout traits, however: one being its fine condition and the other being its right-hand drive… more»

Blank Slate Muscle: 1971 Pontiac Firebird Project

Not every project car arrives as a turn-key driver. Some, like this 1971 Pontiac Firebird listed here on eBay, are true blank canvases waiting for a fresh start. While it’s missing many of the essentials, including an engine, transmission,… more»

1 of 2,414: 1964 Studebaker Daytona

The 1964 model year brought major changes to Studebaker Corp. In December 1963, the company closed its long-time manufacturing plant in South Bend, Indiana, choosing to consolidate production in Hamilton, Ontario (Canada). They also phased out the Lark name,… more»

One Family Owned: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra

In the classic car world, we tend to love finding vehicles that are still in the care of their original owners, or one family owned. The reason for this wasn’t immediately obvious to me over the years, as I… more»

1994 Chevrolet Impala SS With 5,100 Genuine Miles!

With a few notable exceptions, concept cars rarely find their way into series production. However, Chevrolet broke the mold in 1994 when the Impala SS landed on showroom floors. Unveiled as a concept at the 1992 Detroit Motor Show,… more»

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