Canadian Classic Cars

Castillian Cast-Away: LaDawri Victress Coupe Kit

This big, black cast-away coupe actually represents a very interesting bit of fiberglass car history, and for only $650 as found here on Craigslist – it would be a (relatively) inexpensive way to build one of the last surviving… more»

Gervais Museum Auction: Something For Everyone!

I don’t care what kind of barn finds (ok, in this case quonset hut find) you like, the Gervais Family Museum auction coming up this August has something you’re interested in. The full listing is here on mackauctioncompany.com and I would highly encourage all… more»

Canadian Chevette: 1984 Pontiac Acadian

If a Chevrolet Chevette or even a Pontiac T1000 isn’t unusual enough for you, here’s a Canadian market 1984 Pontiac Acadian Scooter. This one is posted on Craigslist or here on the CL archive in beautiful British Columbia, Canada…. more»

Made By Ford Sold By Mercury: 1960 Frontenac

This is one unusual car, even for Ford lovers. It’s a 1960 Frontenac, the Canadian version of the Ford Falcon that was sold in Mercury/Meteor dealerships in 1960. It’s listed here on eBay with a current bid of $1,000… more»

Elvis’ Shooting Brake: Intermeccanica Murena GT

One of only eleven built, this Intermeccanica Murena GT is a rare and unusual classic, even more so for the fact that it was owned by Elvis Presley. Packing a factory Ford 429 V8, as well as air conditioning… more»

Idaho Barn Find: 1974 Can Am TNT 125

I’ll be the first to admit that this photo looks too good to be true, but perhaps the seller is being honest and this is a genuine Idaho barn find. This is a Can Am TNT 125, which looks… more»

No Mice or Stink! 1972 Buick GS 455 Barn Find

This Buick may not look like much if the Dodge Charger Daytona (big wing, funny nose, and “look at me” stripes) is your idea of the quintessential muscle car, but Buick preferred to walk softly and carry a big… more»

Three Canadian Acadians Plus A Nova

There are three Acadians in this picture and another one still in the barn. This listing is fantastic for many reasons, only one of which is the collection of vehicles and parts. It is a must read for the… more»

Canadian Patina: 1949 Mercury M68

Our friends in North Dakota are at it again! They just found another Canadian built Ford truck, this one is a Mercury M68 and it is a beast of a truck. Classic trucks are a hot commodity right now… more»

Canadian Beauty: 1951 Mercury M1

Some of the best looking trucks were designed and built in the early 1950s, obviously style is subjective, but just take a look at this 1951 Mercury M1 survivor. Now try and tell me it isn’t a great looking… more»

Canadian Farm Fresh: 1950 Mercury Truck

If you didn’t know already, there are two brothers that roam the mountains and plains of Canada looking for old Ford and Mercury trucks. They purchase these relics and get them repatriated back to the good old US of… more»

Putt-Putt: Fairmont M19 Speeder

Ethan, South Dakota is where this fantastic little Fairmont M19 Speeder is located. I don’t know if the tracks on the west side of town are able to be used for a test drive or not, but it would… more»

The Only Kid On The Block With One: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

If you are not already a major automobile manufacturer, you can try to become one.  However, the track record for those who try is abysmal.  Just ask Malcolm Bricklin and, later, John DeLorean.  While the DeLorean story is well… more»

Crazy ‘Bout A Merc: 1947 Mercury Pickup

Some collectors, especially those who love fifties era collector cars, like to embellish their cars with accessories that were popular in that particular period.  Anyone who has ever seen a J.C. Whitney catalog can tell you that there are… more»

Canada’s Corvette: La Dawri Daytona

Known for making Canada’s first fiberglass car, La Dawri Coachcraft offered a surprising array of bodies that could be purchased as kits and mated to a variety of underpinnings. This LaDawri Daytona offered here on craigslist utilizes a 1970 Corvette… more»

Clean Canadian Hauler: 1949 Mercury M47

Appearing mostly complete, this rarely seen counterpart-to-the-Ford F-series, Mercury M-47 is being offered here on eBay where bidding is at only $1,250 with less than a day remaining.  For those of you who don’t already know, up until 1972, Ford… more»

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