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Well-Preserved Survivor: 1971 Ford F-100 Styleside 390

There are nothing but good things to say about this 1971 Ford F-100 Sport Custom Styleside pickup truck including the pictures provided and the well-written description in the seller’s listing. It’s being offered here on eBay with a current… more»

Running Project: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible

Ford started the sporty “pony car” craze in the mid-1960s but was running out of steam just a few years later. By 1972, sales of the Mustang had declined six years in a row, due in part to competition… more»

Rare 3-Speed: 1971 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Contrary to popular belief, Orbit Orange was not the only color that the Pontiac GTO “The Judge” was available with. Here’s proof in the form of an original 1971 Judge finished in its factory Tropical Lime paint. The car… more»

Factory Special! 1983 Cadillac Coupe De Ville 4×4

When I first spotted this 1983 Cadillac Coupe De Ville 4×4, I thought that some enthusiast had created a crazy custom. The truth is that it is a unique vehicle created by the factory for the gentleman who was… more»

Rare Wagon: 1955 Pontiac Safari

One of the greatest dramas with tackling a project build is deciding exactly what you are trying to achieve. It is common for individuals to change tack repeatedly, and sometimes the finished product is nothing like what was initially… more»

Clean Wagon: 1987 Buick LeSabre Estate

We will probably never see the likes of this 1987 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon again. It seems that the era of the family station wagon is over, and there are no plans by any manufacturers to reintroduce one to… more»

Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The previous owner of this 1969 Ford Mustang placed it into storage in 1979, and it hasn’t graced our roads since. The current owner purchased it in 2007, and the story remained the same until he recently coaxed it… more»

Clean Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

Remember the GM advertising slogan, “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile?” In the case of this 1972 Delta 88, it really is the seller’s father’s Oldsmobile and looks to have been well kept over the past five decades. Other than some… more»

Finned Beauty: 1961 Cadillac Series 62

To paraphrase the famous marketing campaign. The Series 62 was Cadillac’s “entry-level” model since the 1940s, surviving seven generations, ending in 1964. Cadillac has consistently been the top-tier brand in General Motors’ repertoire, and this model was made back… more»

Well-Baked Project: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger

Looking to add a sporty image to their rather pedestrian Dart sedan, Dodge introduced the Swinger in the 1969 model year. It was a 2-door hardtop that could be had from mild to wild, with a 340 V8 to… more»

Vintage Supercar: 1969 Baldwin-Motion Corvette

There are those who, at first glance, might dismiss this car as a modified C3 Corvette unworthy of special attention. But to those in the know, this car presents the tantalizing possibility that it might just be one of… more»

Never Butchered: 1976 International Scout II

This is probably one of my most favorite ads ever written on craigslist. It’s to the point and addresses the typical BS sellers have to face when trying to move metal. This 1976 International Scout II isn’t quite a… more»

Real Deal? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Convertible

Suspicions abound! Sure, an SS396 Chevelle is always an attention-getter but can be an even bigger one when it just doesn’t look quite right. Of course, with a car that is 55 years old, a lot can happen over… more»

1 Of 162? 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi

The Coronet nameplate had a long run at Dodge, covering periods between 1949-76. For the 5th generation (1965-70), it was a mid-size car that was largely built for family consumption but could be had with the most powerful options… more»

Worth Saving? 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

One of my favorite someday project cars is the Ford Mustang SVO, so you can see why I’m glad this basketcase project is located on the opposite coast. Yes, I have a panache for buying wayward cars that need… more»

Drop-Top Truck: 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible

From 1989-1991, Dodge partnered with the American Sunroof Corporation to produce the Dakota Sport Convertible. In 1989, the year of the truck here, 2,843 were made. With only 25,146 original miles, this Dakota Sport Convertible has a lot of… more»

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