When it comes to high mileage classic cars, I am a major fan of vintage machines that have racked up big miles. After all, if you buy a driver’s car, isn’t it meant to be driven? The BMW E30… more»
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Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 92 Comments
Wrecked and Bent: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth introduced its budget mid-size muscle car, the Road Runner, in 1968. It was an instant hit but was only available at first as a coupe (pillared or hardtop). When 1969 rolled around, they added a convertible which saw… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Cabernet Red Coupe: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
The Ford Mustang GT is perhaps the single most recognized muscle car of the last few decades, especially in Fox body guise. From its awareness among the muscle car crowd to its relevance in pop culture, few other cars… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
57K-Mile Survivor: 1982 Chrysler Cordoba
Looking great in Glacier Blue Crystal Coat and a Cream-colored padded landau vinyl roof, this 1982 Chrysler Cordoba appears to be even more base-spec than any brochure shows, with blackwall tires and dog dish hubcaps. I like that look… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Disc Brake Equipped! 1954 Cadillac Series 62
Last week we featured this 1955 Cadillac Sixty-Two convertible and it makes quite a visual statement. Today’s find in a 1954 Sixty-Two sedan and “frumpy” is the first descriptor that comes to mind. Sure, it’s stately looking in a… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Hangar Find! 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
Coming on the heels of last week’s 1970 Ford LTD is this 1968 Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop. It’s in the same vein, just a lesser model with a more restrained presentation. And, if I may say so, ’68 was… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Ambitious Project: 1959 Triumph TR3
The TR3 successfully replaced the TR2, resulting in nearly 75,000 assemblies between 1955 and 1962. The cars were changed little over time and the TR3A and TR3B were unofficial variants of the evolving design. This 1959 edition is said… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Assembly Required: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
To better compete in NASCAR, Dodge developed the Charger 500 in 1969. It was more aerodynamic than the rest of the series, with a flat front end with exposed headlights and no tunnel back for the roof. That didn’t… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
It’s Not a Jeep! 1953 Willys Aero
When you think you the Willys brand, you likely have visions of the venerable Jeep that was built in huge numbers during and after World War II. But they were also in the automobile business for a time, including… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Collector’s Edition Project: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
When you hear the words “collector’s edition,” you might think that it meant a car would be immune from falling into disrepair. We know that it doesn’t work that way, especially when a so-called collector car is produced in… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Alpine White Survivor: 1987 BMW 325is
As someone who owns this car’s near identical twin, it immediately caught my eye. This is a 1987 BMW 325is and it features the desirable sport package that is the option box you want to see checked on any… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
In Summer Shape: 1954 Mercury Monterey Woody Wagon
For summer and beyond, here’s a stylish option primed to haul those bathing suits, surfboards, and picnic baskets – a 1954 Mercury Monterey woody wagon on craigslist. The asking price is $34,000 and the new owner can drive it… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Locating an original classic that provides a few options for a buyer to consider is tempting. Such is the case with this 1979 Pontiac Trans am. It presents nicely as an unmolested survivor, but lifting its presentation with fresh… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
454 V8 Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s personal luxury car and was in its third year in 1972. The cars were little changed and the emphasis on luxury was increased with the discontinuance of the SS 454 package. Yet, the engine… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Supercharged Survivor: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
Releasing a new model is always a calculated risk, but it is more so when the company is teetering on the edge of financial collapse. However, Studebaker rolled the dice in 1962 when it released its Avanti. It was… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
If you ever harbored doubts about the desirability of First Generation Mustang project candidates, this 1966 Convertible probably removes those doubts. It is complete and unmolested but has extensive rust issues requiring attention. However, that hasn’t prevented it from… more»
