Collection Sale: Featuring 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL

The seller has a half-dozen classic cars from 1957 to 1969 for sale. They cover most of the major brands and are in various states of completeness and condition. But much of the seller’s attention and effort is placed… more»

42 Years in the Barn! 1967 Ford Fairlane

The Fairlane joined the Ford lineup in 1955, named after Henry Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan estate. It became a mid-size product in 1962 (the first of its kind?) and remained in the company portfolio through 1970 (having been replaced by… more»

Surfer Wagon! 1963 Plymouth Valiant

Plymouth entered the newly popular compact car market in 1960 with the Valiant. It would carry the torch for that Mopar brand through 1976. Rather strange in appearance initially, the Valiant would look more like a small full-size car… more»

Rare Color: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Rarity claims for any classic must be treated cautiously because they sometimes don’t stand close scrutiny. However, that is not the case with this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The company built a respectable number of these cars in 1990,… more»

Update: 1987 Buick GNX With 4k Original Miles!

UPDATE 04/11/2024: I always admire anyone possessing unbridled optimism because that is sometimes the difference between success and failure. The owner of this 1987 Buick GNX possesses that trait in abundance. This is their second attempt to sell the… more»

Garage Find: 1952 Morgan Plus Four Four-Seater

In the late 1940s, Morgan Motor Company’s best-seller was the 4/4 – shorthand for four wheels and four cylinders. But its wheezing 1267 cc engine was rapidly becoming obsolete. It was time for a refresh, which arrived in the… more»

Small-Block Powered: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

Some cars create barely a ripple when they appear in public, while others are so inherently cool they can’t help but attract attention. This 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe fits into the second category. It is a classic that drips… more»

Update: 38k-Mile California Car – 1940 Ford Deluxe Fordor

UPDATE – We featured this low-mileage (38,431 showing on the odometer), mostly original ’40 Ford Fordor several months ago, and it’s being listed for sale again. Fellow staff writer Michelle Rand’s February article is below for your reading enjoyment…. more»

Inspired by BMW? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Pontiac created the Grand Am in response to the growing presence of premium European coupes in the U.S. like ones from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The first generation of the car would follow these lines, but sales may have been… more»

Survivor SL: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560

This one’s a looker! I wouldn’t say I’m a big Mercedes-Benz fan, though I appreciate their engineering and genuineness. But I do have a thing for older SL models such as this 1989 560 SL.  And in this case,… more»

Déjà Vu: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Though not popular when new, the Chevy Nomad of 1955-57 has become extremely collectible today. Only 23,000 were built in three years and the 1957 edition is the rarest at just over 6,000 copies. If this 1957 Nomad looks… more»

Garage Find: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix

This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix has been garaged since 2005. It is located in Portland, Oregon and is listed here on Craigslist for $9,500. The Grand Prix has been listed for 6 days and appears to be in good… more»

Rare Convertible! 1952 Nash Rambler Custom

Nash-Kelvinator was one of the predecessor companies of American Motors. They joined forces with Hudson Motor Car in 1954 to form AMC. Before (and after the merger), Nash built the Rambler as one of its product lines, making it… more»

Ran When Parked: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Muscle cars were still popular in 1970, but the tides had begun to change. Insurance companies were raising premiums, emissions controls were tightening, and gasoline would soon no longer be cheap. Yet, Chevrolet managed to sell more than 53,000… more»

Barn Find Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

One of Ford’s offerings that gracefully stood the test of time was the Thunderbird, starting as a two-seater in 1955 and then quickly adapting itself to changing market segments throughout its eleven generations.  The T-Bird grew a rear passenger… more»

Pristine Pathfinder Conversion: 1981 GMC Vandura 4×4

The 1970s and 1980s were fascinating times in the automotive industry with the prevalence of aftermarket companies cozying up to the big OEMs. It was seemingly never easier to be a small outfit and able to build vehicles fresh… more»

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