Former Racer: 1967 Lotus Europa Barn Find

When it comes to forgotten race cars, the desirability depends on where you fall on the attraction to a stripped-down version of a classic model. There’s always history attached to race cars, but most of the time, it’s local… more»

Genuine SS 454! 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

In the Spring of 1971, I went on a tour of Chevrolet’s Broening Highway (Baltimore) assembly plant. I was a car-obsessed teen and B.H. was one of several plants that assembled Chevelles, El Caminos, and Monte Carlos. As we… more»

$63k Camper! 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

From one extreme to another: that’s the best way to describe another Chevrolet Blazer Chalet that is listed for sale with a very heady price tag of $63,895. In fact, the seller goes so far as to call this… more»

Gold Nugget: 1967 Dodge Charger

When Dodge introduced the first-generation Charger to the buying public in 1966, I’m guessing they had no idea what a success story that nameplate would hold for the Chrysler Corporation throughout automotive history.  Now in its seventh generation, it’s… more»

SS 396 Clone Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

From all indications, this 1969 Chevy was an ordinary Camaro when it left the factory. But the seller’s more recent plan for the car was to create a Super Sport or SS 396 clone. Some of that work has… more»

Canary Yellow Survivor: 1980 Toyota Pickup 4×4

UPDATE 12/05/2021: Hope springs eternal, which seems to be the case with this 1980 Toyota Pickup. This is the third time that the owner has listed this classic. It has failed to reach the reserve on both occasions, so… more»

60k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

This 1968 Pontiac Firebird is one of those classics where it is hard to determine its strongest attribute. It presents well as an original survivor, it has 60,000 genuine miles on the clock, and the owner is offering it… more»

Nicely Restored 1969 Ford Ranchero 302

There are times when I look at vehicles like this 1969 Ranchero, and I wonder how a new version would sell if Ford were to produce it. Would it be a massive sales hit, or would it be a… more»

Rare 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle

This 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle is a nicely preserved survivor with the original decals still intact and some mild modifications. The Golden Eagle was effectively a cosmetic upgrade package, and while it may not seem like a significant… more»

Entry Level Muscle: 1979 Pontiac Formula

Some people did not like the new front end that Pontiac installed on the 1979 Firebird family. It was quite a departure from the “beaked nose” of the 1977-1978 Pontiac Firebird. The gold 1979 Pontiac Formula is at the… more»

1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Project

By 1969, Pontiac’s muscle car, the GTO, was in its sixth year of production. Looking to generate even further interest in the machine, Pontiac introduced “The Judge” option, taking marketing advantage of the skit with Sammy Davis, Jr. on… more»

No Reserve Donation: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has been a staple of the classic car scene for decades. That is a trend that doesn’t appear to be set to change anytime soon. Therefore, when one hits the market and is offered… more»

Petty Blue Project: 1972 Dodge Charger SE

Third-generation Dodge Chargers (1971-74) took on “fuselage” styling like other cars in the Chrysler fold. They also began to feel the woes of detuning to run on unleaded fuel and other emissions-savings initiatives. By 1972, all the really big… more»

Rare 1967 Subaru Sambar Mini-Caterer 500

I thought that I knew the Subaru 360 family pretty well but I have never heard of a factory catering truck. At 9′-8″ in length for the entire truck, a person could almost haul this truck in their full-sized… more»

Cheap Barn Find: 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury

Looking appropriately dusty for a car that has been stored for an unknown number of years, this 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury looks like a jewel in the rough. The seller has it posted here on craigslist in Ripon, Wisconsin… more»

NASCAR Remembered: 1956 Dodge Coronet D-550-1

Stock car racing the way it used to be, with actual “stock” cars like this 1956 Dodge Coronet tribute. This example is a tip of the hat to the original D-500-1 Super Stock NASCAR brawler that was a competitive… more»

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