Running Project: 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special

In the mid-1950s, you couldn’t buy a nicer Cadillac than the Fleetwood 60 Special (unless it was the 75 Series limousine). They cost upwards of $5,000, which was a considerable outlay for an automobile in those days (equivalent to… more»

1972 Pierre Cardin AMC Javelin SST: Black Magic

Designer jeans. Must have been the 1970s, an era when you could also score an AMC car with a designer interior. One such package was the Pierre Cardin Javelin, like this 1972 SST model. Lindenhurst, NY is where this… more»

Estate Sale Project: 1956 Fiat 1200 Spyder

As is often the case with cars that sit for years and years, titles can often get lost. So, the documentation of what a vehicle is or isn’t may not exist. The seller presents this 1956 Fiat 1200 Spyder… more»

What Could Have Been: 1953 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevy introduced its Corvette sports car in 1953, and demand was so small the first three years that the automobile almost didn’t survive. Yet – nearly 70 years and two million copies later – the marque continues to evolve… more»

Special Delivery: 1949 Hahn UPS Van

Hahn is so obscure that it really only exists in the minds of firetruck enthusiasts. Even amidst that grey matter, it competes with many more popular makes. W. G. Hahn & Bro. started making wagons, autos, and trucks in… more»

Sunroof Coupe: 1962 Porsche 356B Super

While we see a fair number of Porsche 356s come up for sale on an ongoing basis, the equipment levels and heritage make all the difference in the world when assessing desirability. This particular car is a 1962 Porsche… more»

Tiger Tribute: 1964 Sunbeam Tiger + 1967 Alpine

This is a very cool opportunity for a Tiger enthusiast. The seller reports he is selling this 1964 Sunbeam Alpine “Tiger” clone after acquiring it following the passing of its previous owner. He also has a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine… more»

Two-Owner Aero Coupe: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe is a 1980s classic, taking one of the more iconic muscle cars of the day and making it even more sought after owing to a glass hatch enclosure. Of course, we know the… more»

One Year Only: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Completely coincidentally, I have been looking to acquire a ’58 Corvette for a few months now. Only this morning I found this very car, not on Barn Finds or eBay, but directly at Gullwing’s website; now here it has… more»

Grabber Project: 1974 Ford Maverick

The Maverick was Ford’s second success story of the 1960s. The Mustang debuted to phenomenal demand in 1964 and – five years later (to the day) – the Maverick was introduced. The Falcon, which spawned both cars, had aged… more»

Sport Sedan V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

With the arrival of the Tri-Five Chevies, a new body style was offered by the car maker, a 4-door hardtop called the Sport Sedan. It debuted in 1956 (not 1955) and was available in both 210 and Bel Air… more»

R-code 428 V8: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet

The R-code designation for Ford engines in the 1960s was lingo for the company’s racing motors. It began with some potent 427s being dropped into earlier Galaxie 500s. Later, they turned to the lighter Fairlanes and Torinos and used… more»

Blank Canvas: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

When it was new, this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda offered looks and performance that would satisfy most enthusiasts. Its glory days seem long behind it, and it will require a dedicated individual to regain its lost youth. It is a… more»

Daily Driver: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

While Ford is credited with creating the pony car segment with the Mustang, the vehicles produced in response by General Motors were worthy opposition. The 1968 Pontiac Firebird is a prime example because its variants could go toe-to-toe with… more»

Early SUV: 1960 Willys Jeep Utility Wagon

Willys is famous for making the all-purpose Jeep during (and after) World War II. The name lives on today as a part of the Chrysler Corporation portfolio. After the war, they began making a station wagon (2WD) and a… more»

The First SUV? 1956 International Travelall

There’s a lot of speculation and discussion as to what the first SUV was, at least in the United States. Considered by many as the first “SUV”, this 1956 International Travelall is posted here on craigslist in Sierra Vista,… more»

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