DayStar Motor Homes was a short-lived name in the RV business, building as few as 16 lavish custom rolling homesteads in the 1970s. They used a Dodge commercial chassis for their platform and were powered by 440 cubic-inch V8s… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7
Sometimes it’s hard to let go of a classic simply because it’s such a well-maintained example that you know you won’t be able to easily replace. That’s the case for this beautiful 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7. Before going any… more»
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Fifth One Built: One Owner 1979 Ford Bronco
There are some distinct advantages to buying an older off-roader. They are typically cheaper than those bought off the showroom floor, and it is common for owners to find themselves with an appreciating asset if they choose the right… more»
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454-Equipped! 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Some classics are more than just a pretty face, which is undoubtedly true with this 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. Its fresh paint helps it make a positive impression, but the mechanical upgrades set it apart from mere mortals. You… more»
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The Scrambler! 1969 AMC SC/Rambler Project
Technically known as an SC/Rambler this discovery is actually looking a bit rambled and scrambled. It’s still a neat find owing to its one-year-only production of an estimated 1,500 or so copies. It also shows that even Number Four… more»
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One-Of-A-Kind! 1961 Ford Ranchero Rat Rod
When Ford introduced its new compact (the Falcon) in 1960, they shifted the Ranchero utility coupe to that smaller platform. And the Ranchero would remain a Falcon derivative through 1965. The seller (or a predecessor) took a well-used ’61… more»
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Father And Son Project: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
This 1965 Pontiac LeMans convertible in a scintillating shade of dark green is for sale on Craigslist in Minneapolis, with an asking price of $11,500. It looks to be in fair condition—and not turned into a GTO clone, thank… more»
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6,500 Mile Survivor? 1979 Ford Pinto
Well, in the ongoing Ford Pinto – Chevrolet Vega debate, I guess the Pinto gets props for outlasting the Vega (1980 vs. 1977). But then again maybe Chevrolet finally grasped what a zero the Vega was and did the… more»
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Custom Conversion! 2009 Dodge Charger Hemi Muscle Truck
In the world of custom auto creations, some attempts seem to come out better than others, and in the case of this 2009 Dodge Charger made into a truck, the results are sort of middle-of-the-road in my humble opinion. … more»
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Field Find: 1983 Plymouth Turismo
As a sister car to the L-body Dodge Charger, the Plymouth Turismo was made for those who wanted something a little different. This 1985 1983 Plymouth Turismo can be found here on craigslist in Ridgefield, Washington, just north of… more»
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8,082 miles!? 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
Few ten-year-old cars match the shine and good looks of this Mustang! Believe it or not, the seller claims this never-restored 1973 Ford Mustang convertible spent most of the last forty plus years parked on concrete in a barn,… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, the mid-size Chevelle would quickly become one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. Especially the Malibu Sport Coupe, which accounted for 60% of production in 1969, the year the seller’s car was built. This is a… more»
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Award Winner: 1963 Studebaker Lark Cruiser
Studebaker struggled in the 1950s and 1960s to stay afloat and the introduction of the Lark compact in 1959 would help stave off the grim reaper. But as other (and bigger) manufacturers got into that space, Lark sales would… more»
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Richard Petty Ties! 1971 Plymouth Road Runner Survivor
Back in the good old racing days when a NASCAR “win on Sunday sell on Monday” brought droves of eager buyers into dealer showrooms, Richard Petty must have been one of Chrysler’s best cash-cow friends in the early seventies,… more»
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Project or Parts? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
As the Ford Mustang kept getting bigger and bigger in the 1960s and 1970s, its sales numbers got smaller and smaller. From a peak of 607,000 copies in 1966, the Mustang could only muster 135,000 units in 1973. So… more»
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Cool Like That: 1967 Mustang Coupe
Enough of this $15-thousand-dollar Mustang Fastback rust bucket nonsense. Here’s a car that’s priced within a normal collector’s budget that’s in decent shape and drivable. Now, not after a winter of welding and courier service parts delivery. Sure, it’s… more»
