Garage Kept for 18 Years: 1949 Mercury Sedan

A lot of credit goes to the all-new 1949 Ford for saving Ford from bankruptcy.  While still offering the venerable Flathead V-8, this pivotal car was incredibly sleek and modern compared to the 1948 Ford it replaced.  What gets… more»

Driving Project: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

Finding a classic where an enthusiast can enjoy it immediately and restore it at their leisure is tempting. That is the opportunity awaiting the new owner of this 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe. It presents acceptably as a… more»

Flat Top Survivor: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

Popular with collectors is the Chevy “Bubble Tops” from 1959 to 1962, the 2-door hardtops with more glass than roof (loads of visibility!). Also cool are the “Flat Tops” which are the 4-door hardtops from 1959-60, but they may… more»

Original 430: 1969 Buick Riviera

Hiding in this garage is an ideal candidate for an enthusiast seeking an affordable, luxurious classic they can drive and enjoy immediately. It is a 1969 Buick Riviera, and while it isn’t perfect, the new owner could address its… more»

Stored For Decades: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

I’m guessing many of our readers can relate to the backstory of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, as it’s a case where the seller bought the car not very long ago as a project, but then ended up locating… more»

Original 340 Project: 1973 Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger was the last of the entries in the once lucrative “pony car” market. And, it also had the shortest run at five years (1970 to 1974). This 1973 example is a Rallye model with the 340… more»

Unmolested Survivor: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Mercury joined the pony car party in 1967 with its Cougar range. It did so against initial misgivings from within Ford’s Upper Management. However, it proved a wise decision, with the badge accounting for over 42% of the marque’s… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1986 Toyota Supra

Every motoring enthusiast has a list of cars they would park in their garage under the right circumstances. For me, a 1986 Toyota Supra would sit high on the list. These cars weren’t the most potent beasts on the… more»

Rare Motorcycle: 1962 Aermacchi Chimera 250

Looking at this sleek, aerodynamic 1962 Aermacchi Chimera 250, it’s not hard to believe that Aermacchi started as an aeronautic company making seaplanes in 1913. They concentrated on airplanes throughout the next two world wars and designed their first… more»

17k Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Tony Primo found this 17k mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit for sale in West Babylon, New York. The car is said to be an unmolested original just like it left the factory and the asking price is $21,000. Pontiac… more»

Parked In ’82: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider

The Spider was the convertible version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Series. Fewer than 2,800 of them were built between 1956 and 1959, so the number of them that likely remain today is probably small. This example from 1958… more»

81k Mile 1980 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

Update 6/10/24 – The seller of this 442 has dropped their asking price by $2k here on craigslist. Could that be enough to get it sold this time around? Thanks goes to Matt H. for sending in the tip!… more»

Vanning Roots: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

The Pinto was Ford’s answer to the fuel-efficient and affordable imports that were taking the American automotive market by storm. It was built to be lightweight and cheap. Engine options included a couple of four-bangers and a V6. Manual… more»

Bubbletop Beauty: 1961 Pontiac Ventura

The Ventura spent its first decade as a trim package for the popular Pontiac Catalina until the moniker was eventually moved to the GM X-Body in 1971, which often gets mistaken as a Chevrolet Nova.  The name first appeared… more»

Dusty Chevrolet Duo: 1958 Nomad and 1923 Superior

Sitting in a dusty old warehouse in Petersburg, Ohio lie two vintage Chevrolets looking for a second chance. One is a 1958 Chevy Nomad station wagon and the other is a 1923 Chevy Superior pickup. Both look to have… more»

Missing Parts Project A: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

While it is a bit of a cliche at this point, the whole glass half empty or glass half full thing applies to car projects as easily as it does to our outlook on life.  When you look at… more»

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