Substantially untouched since its acquisition in 1979, this 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Carbondale, Illinois may need a thorough mechanical going-through, but mostly looks like a ten year-old car with 51,000 miles on the clock. Sadly the power headlight covers… more»
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Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Big Healey Underneath: Fiberfab Jamaican
When is an Austin-Healey not an Austin-Healey? When it’s a Fiberfab Jamaican! This rebodied 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 was supposedly parked in 1969. It’s located in Laguna Beach, California, and is advertised here on Craigslist. Though the current owner hasn’t… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Not A Barn Find? 1973 Dodge Charger SE
The seller of this 1973 Dodge Charger SE proclaims, “This Is Definitely NOT A ‘BARN FIND’ CAR“. Nevertheless, the description given does make this car sound like a barn find and it certainly is unique so I’d say it… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Dealer Find: 26k Mile 1973 Volvo 1800ES
A teacher on Long Island bought a brand new Volvo in 1966 and loved it so much that he drove it 3.25 million miles before his death in 2018. The story of Irv Gordon is fascinating, and I highly… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
27k Original Miles: 1993 Chevy Lumina Z34
Did you ever expect that an early-90s Chevy Lumina would ever be considered collectible? It really doesn’t seem that long ago that they were new, then a few years later just a typical used car. Then, they slowly faded… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rumble Seat! 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe
After serving one family since World War II, this 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe in Lutz, Florida comes to market in non-running condition, but the seller reports the starter turns the motor even though it does not fire. With… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Formula 400 Barn Find: 1970 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac launched the Firebird in 1967 as a companion to the Chevy Camaro to do battle with the popular Ford Mustang. The cars were redesigned for 1970 and would create a fresh look that would carry them into the… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Daily Drive or Restore: 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief
This 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief is right in the sweet spot of being a vintage daily driver or a frame-off restoration candidate. The seller notes it has little in the way of rust and that it currently stops, runs,… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve 1972 Ford Mustang 351/4-Speed Convertible
I have often wondered if Chevrolet pulled the plug on the Camaro convertible too soon. Always a good seller, it was gone at the end of the ’69 model year, along with cousin Firebird’s drop-top. Mopar’s Barracuda and Challenger… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Sensible Upgrades: 1967 AMC Marlin
The Rambler Marlin was born in 1965 as a fastback version of the Classic and appears to be a forerunner to what Dodge would do with its Charger in 1966-67. The Marlin was rebranded as an AMC product in… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Redbird Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Firebird
The biggest thing to happen to the Pontiac Firebird in the 1970s was probably its role in the Smokey and the Bandit movies. Though the Trans Am was popular in an era where muscle car demand was waning, sales… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Finding a classic car that ticks all the right boxes can be challenging, but this 1970 Corvette Convertible goes pretty close. It is an unrestored and original survivor in excellent condition. It is loaded with many of the more… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
No Reserve 1968 AMC Ambassador
This 1968 AMC Ambassador is a tidy survivor that needs very little to take it to the next level. It is an attractive proposition for potential buyers, and addressing its few shortcomings would be a satisfying way to kill… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap ’80s Hot Rod: 1984 Dodge Daytona
Oh, the eighties! Things were changing all around, socially, politically, musically as well as on the automotive front. But being an automotive website, I’ll stick to the car stuff. Chrysler Corporation, who had a near-death experience in the ’70s,… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • Our Projects • 9 Comments
New Barn Finds Project! BMW R90/6 Motorcycle Shop Find
I recently had the chance to embark on a project with my uncle who is a long-time motorcycle builder and rider. It was in a recent conversation about one of his long-term projects – a desirable BMW R90/6 –… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Family Owned: 1978 Ford F-150 Ranger
New trucks are huge, comfortable, and filled with all sorts of options and electronic accessories. But it wasn’t that long ago that trucks were still primarily used as trucks, with the common examples being pretty bare-bones workhorses. That makes… more»
