Nicest One Left? 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier RS

You have to love the owners who keep otherwise lost or forgotten cars on the road long after most enthusiasts have moved on to greener pastures. This 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier RS convertible has clearly ended up with the best… more»

Two For One Deal: 1972 Citroen SMs

Pop quiz: which country is a pair of semi-exotic vehicles with limited financial upside and somewhat complicated drivetrains most likely from originally? If you guessed France, you get the door prize. Now, I happen to love the Citroen SM… more»

No Reserve Shorty: 1977 Chevrolet C10

These days, most of the projects I buy are because of a connection I had to the car or truck in question in my youth. The cars are almost always a vehicle I wished I could have bought in… more»

Supercharged 3800: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

Oh, boy – I like the late-production Pontiac Fieros. There is no denying these are sexy machines, and it’s a shame that GM pulled the plug on this mid-engined classic right when it got good. That hasn’t stopped some… more»

Trucks, Imports, and Land Yachts: Montana Collection for Sale

There is a massive collection for sale in Montana that has a little bit of something for everyone. Project cars, restored cars, vehicles sitting in fields with no easy to determine if they can be reasonably restored – truly… more»

Cheap Hot Hatch: 1984 Saab 900 Turbo

When you sit around lamenting the rising price of enthusiast vehicles (like me), you can spiral around a whirlpool of despair – until you see a listing that reminds you deals for good cars are still out there, provided… more»

Low Mileage 2+2: 1972 Jaguar E-Type

When it comes to collector cars, we all know there are specific trims and build styles that are more desirable than others. Many enthusiasts will gladly take a subpar example of a sought-after configuration over a nicely restored or… more»

Solid Barn Find: 1962 International Harvester Scout 80

International Harvester built their popular Scout from 1960 to 1980 so this is an early model known as the Scout 8o that was built between 1960 to 1965.  The ad calls is a Scout 800 but that model was… more»

Rust-Free California Car: 1974 Ford Pinto

1974 was the first year for federally-mandated 5 mph bumpers on both the front and rear of most American cars, including the Pinto, and they really did a number on the visual aspects of what was otherwise an interesting… more»

Cordoba’s Cousin: 1978 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Plymouth Sport Fury debuted in the late 1950s and could be thought of as the forerunner of the Chevy Impala Super Sport of the 1960s. The car would evolve over the next couple of decades, becoming a personal… more»

23,000 Original Miles: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

This 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is an incredible survivor, with just 23,000 miles on the clock. The seller reports that the Camaro has spent most of its life under a cover in the garage and it absolutely shows. It… more»

Dual Carburetion! 1961 Ford Fairlane

Borrowed from the name of Henry Ford’s Michigan estate, the Fairlane was part of the Ford automobile ensemble from 1955-to 70, across seven generations of vehicles. It would be the top nameplate in the sales literature until the Galaxie… more»

Clean As A Whistle! 1982 Chevrolet El Camino

I’m on the fence with the final El Camino generation, such as this 1982 example. I’m a Camino fan but most of my fandom has to do with gen-3 (’68-’72). Gen-4 is in fuggedaboutit territory but gen-5? Depends, good… more»

Corsa Turbo Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair

We all know the Chevrolet Corvair around here; there’s no secret about that. But it sure seems like the turbocharged Corsa model remains a bit of a secret despite being an awesome alternative to any number of pricier performance… more»

4-Speed Swap: 1973 Datsun 240Z

This 1973 Datsun 240Z may not be a Series 1, but that doesn’t dilute the desirability on display. It has been nearly restored with plenty of big-ticket jobs completed, including a respray, engine rebuild, and transmission conversion to a… more»

454 Equipped! 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

UPDATE 4/23/2022 – Reader Pat L. recently pointed out that this Monte Carlo has been relisted here on craigslist after it failed to find a buyer on eBay. The seller now has a set asking price of $12,900 and… more»

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