When it comes to affordable project cars, they don’t come much cheaper than this collection of Nash (and Hudson) Metropolitans. Built in Britain, the car remained on sale between 1954 and 1962. By the standards of today, the Metropolitan… more»
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Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Save or Salvage? 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
When it comes to project trucks and parts vehicles, you don’t expect to see a collector car in the mix. Then again, my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is a collector car that was found in a junkyard, so… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
The accumulated cobwebs are a graphic indication that this American classic has not seen active service for many years. It is a highly desirable 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with a big-block/4-speed drivetrain that should make it a potent vehicle… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hiding Since 1984: 1925 Ford Model T
The Ford Model T, built between 1909-27, is one of the world’s most-produced cars of all time. In no less than 17 body styles or editions at one time or another, 14.7 million of the little machines were built… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Untouched 4WD Diesel: 1985 Chevrolet Suburban
This 1985 Chevrolet Suburban is a bone-stock example that remains in tidy condition with just over 66,000 original miles. The two-tone color scheme was a calling card for GM trucks in the 1980s, and this Suburban stands out with… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
SS 396 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevelle was born as a mid-size car in 1964 and would continue as a nameplate across three generations through 1977. Performance was part of Chevelle’s DNA from the beginning and the SS 396 would become a series of… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Island Find! 1971 Ford Ranchero 500
You know when an auto listing opens with, ” *** Special Note – Purchaser must retrieve car either before September 10th, 2021 or after October 4th, 2021 as the little ferry to the island will be in annual dry… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Arizona Barn Find: 1969 Jeep CJ5
This 1969 Jeep CJ5 is not only cool for being a desert-dry survivor but also for its prodigious amounts of off-road equipment that should make it extremely reliable crossing into the unknown. The seller notes that despite being a… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
The most interesting of the Tri Five Chevies (1955-57) is the Nomad, a 2-door “sport wagon” that was part of the Bel Air series. It had its own sheet metal from the windshield back and was one of two… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Driver Survivor: 1929 LaSalle 328
LaSalle was one of several GM brands created in the 1920s to fill existing gaps in the lineup. While it was developed as a companion to Cadillac, though slightly less expensive and less fancy, LaSalle was technically its own… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Convertible Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
At one time, the American convertible was an automobile in demand, and its owner envied by others. But by the beginning of the 1970s, the drop-top was an afterthought and would be gone altogether at General Motors after 1976… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The distinctive frontal treatment leaves no doubt that this storage unit contains a 1970 Camaro RS. This classic has occupied this spot for more than 13-years, but the owner has decided that the time has come for it to… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Life-Size Tonka: 1966 Chevrolet G20
For those of you that grew up in the ’60s or ’70s, you’ll remember Tonka toys – stamped metal vehicles that, among other things, usually featured oversize wheels. This made them “Cool”, or “Cute”, depending on the parent that… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Metallic Gold Survivor: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440
To quote a recent film, a thing isn’t beautiful because it lasts. There may be no better illustration of this pearl of wisdom than the Dodge products of the late 60s and early 70s, upon which reddish-brown flowers bloom… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stored 30 Years! 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro would enjoy a 12-year run and account for nearly two million cars. The Camaro would see two big changes in ’75. First, because buyers had complained about rear visibility, the back window… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Affordable Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this garage is a classic car that could be one of the bargains of the year. C1 Corvette “Fuelies” will always command premium prices, and if they are pristine, these can easily change hands for six-figure sums…. more»
