Estates remain one of the best sources of classics that represent excellent project candidates. Such is the case with this 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan. It is an original and unmolested survivor but requires work to return to its… more»
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Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 531: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe
The Aspen was the successor to the Dodge Dart from 1976 to 1980 (over at Plymouth, it was the Volare). America’s muscle car market was largely on life support by 1978, yet that’s when Dodge and Plymouth both introduced… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Some enthusiasts cannot tackle a restoration project, meaning a solid classic is their best option when choosing a candidate to park in their garage. The next task is to devise a list of desirable attributes. Some crave a pristine… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Muscle Meets Luxury: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965. It was an upscale Impala designed to compete with the new Ford LTD, a snappy version of the Galaxie 500. Both cars sold extremely well and would be a part of the automotive… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rust-Free 1966 Renault Caravelle
About ten years ago, my dad found a long-sitting, decrepit old Renault Caravelle for sale on a dealer’s lot nearby for two grand, so I immediately jumped in the car to go see it. It was rough. I would… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Pair of Checker Marathon Taxi Projects
Before there was Uber or Lyft, there was Yellow Cab which was usually a Checker Marathon in the bigger cities. Technically, the for-hire vehicle was called the Checker Taxi and the Marathon was the version sold to consumers. But… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Running Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957 were some of the most successful ever sold. Nearly five million copies left the assembly line in three years and the Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the biggest sellers –… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Nicest one left? 1977 Ford Ranchero
If you have been following the classic car market for any period of time, you know the price of 1970s cars has slowly increased. But there are still good deals to be had. This 1977 Ford Ranchero, located in… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
On The Cheap? No Reserve 1987 Honda CRX
A dear departed friend of mine definitely rated as a “car guy”. But his tastes were all over the place, from a Honda Civic to an Infinity sedan to a Scat Pack Charger. He was actually a Honda customer… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth needed more youthful buyers to express interest in their compact Valiant, which had been redesigned in 1967. Enter the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the car that had all-new sheet metal from the cowl back. The… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Big Survivor: 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis 460 V8
At just over 19 feet in length, this 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis two-door hardtop looks like it could have six doors rather than just two. Those are very heavy doors but they must not be as uncommon as I… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta was a series of automobiles built in Italy between 1954 and 1965. While several body styles were offered, the one seen most often in the U.S. was the Spider, a 2-seat sports car. This 1961… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • Exclusives • 26 Comments
Make An Offer: 1978 Ford Mustang II 302 V8
Ford’s Mustang II takes a lot of heat from some people for being a gussied-up Pinto, which it is not. Those rumors hang around longer than they should sometimes, sort of like the one about Bigfoot or any other… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Short Bed Supercab: 1974 Ford F250 Ranger XLT
Ford’s new-for-1974 Supercab offered the flexibility and security of greater in-cab cargo capacity and either two center-facing jump seats or a three-passenger bench. This 1974 Ford F250 Ranger XLT in Not-Boise, Idaho looks ready for anything on those massive… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Build it Your Way: Kellison J5 Body + Chassis and Rear End
Occasionally, a blank canvas project candidate appears that is worth more than a passing glance. Such is the case with this Kellison J5 kit car. The included parts list isn’t extensive, but they could hold the key to creating… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The Rudi Klein Junkyard Collection: Part One – The Parts
Greater Los Angeles is chock full of automotive wonderment, with restoration services, collections, swap meets, and vintage car dealers tucked into unassuming cubbyholes all over town. One of these unassuming places was Rudi Klein’s “Porche Foreign Auto Dismantling” junkyard… more»
