Ford rolled out the Mach 1 option on the Mustang in 1969 to perk up sales which had been falling since competition entered the “pony car” field. But the Mach 1 soon became more of an image product rather… more»
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Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sat 24 Years Under Trees: 1952 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
This cool old Chevy farm truck has potential – and patina – written all over it. It’s from Central Kansas, was last registered in 1999, and was rescued from a tree row where it had sat for more than… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
41K Mile Neo-Classic: 1986 Tiffany Classic Coupe
When it comes to 1980s opulence, does it get any more splendid than a Tiffany Classic coupe? The craze over neoclassical designs seems to have hit a high watermark in the late 1980s, with the most excessive of the… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Barn Find V12: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
There’s no replacement for displacement boasts the seller of this 1972 Jaguar E-Type for sale here on Craigslist, and when there’s a V12 lurking under the hood here his point is kind of difficult to dispute. Jaguar began producing… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 International Harvester 200 Pickup
Finding an unfinished project build where the hard work is complete can be challenging. Finding one where that work has been performed to a high standard sometimes seems impossible. However, that is the opportunity offered by this 1974 International… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Military Ambulance: 1965 Willys Jeep M679 Project
The M679 was a military variant of the FC-170, a “Forward Control” Jeep by Willys. In this case, it used a van body with two cabin doors and no side windows, fitted for use as an ambulance. We’re told… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Final Year! 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible
This! Yes, this is a car that I could get behind, a 1975 Buick LeSabre convertible. It’s a final-year, 63K mile example and is one of only 5,300 produced that year. Appearing to be in beautiful condition, this big… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rare Cat: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Cobra Jet
For 1971, Ford’s Mustang got a new longer, wider, and overall bigger look. That also meant its Cougar cousin from the Mercury side of the family got the same since it shared much of its body shell with the… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
L48 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The Ford Mustang had the pony car market almost all to itself until 1967. Then the parade began with the Chevy Camaro and others joining the party. In terms of sales, the Camaro was the only one to come… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Pride and Joy: 1967 Plymouth GTX
Born as the Belvedere GTX in 1967, the GTX would become the senior performance car in the Plymouth line-up after the debut of the Road Runner the following year. Serious about muscle, the GTX always came with at least… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve Wagon: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
The W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz is a cult classic, but things kick up a notch when you find one in wagon form. Now, finding one isn’t particularly hard given how long-lived these things are, but a clean example that’s been maintained… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
The Mariachi: 1982 Ford B-150 Carryall
When it comes to automobiles, every market and part of the world has its own interests and needs. This has led to car manufacturers offering models catered to specific markets, some of which are pretty interesting and rarely seen… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Colony Park
In 1957, when gas was $0.28 a gallon, and until it was $1.14 a gallon in 1991, Ford’s upscale Mercury division offered its customers a very nice, often simulated woodgrain-sided, station wagon called the Colony Park. This eight-seat 1990… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Brazilian-Built: 1985 Chevrolet Opala Diplomata
Okay, let’s have a show of hands. How many of you have seen (or heard of, for that matter) an Opala Diplomata? It was a Brazilian-built Chevrolet luxury automobile that was in production in one form or another in… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Automotive Potpourri: Chevrolets and Fords
For the past 15 years, four cars have been sitting in a dry warehouse waiting for what comes next. They consist of two 1967 Ford Mustangs, a 1980 Chevy Corvette, and a 1986 Chevy Camaro Z28. They’re in a… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
289 V8 Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
While the Ford Mustang would begin its domination in the new “pony car” market in the Spring of 1964, it was not until that fall that the fastback body style would go into production. This ’65 fastback has an… more»
