Early Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Many think the Ford Thunderbird was conceived to directly compete as a sportscar against the Chevrolet Corvette. However, it really was one of the first personal luxury cars on the market, albeit a two-seater. The T-Bird was named after… more»

Low Mile: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Pat submitted this cream puff, low mile 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass that is for sale here on Craigslist. The car is located near Tulsa, Oklahoma and has on 30,100 miles on the odometer. The seller is asking $11,950 and there… more»

Restoration Worthy? 1965 Maserati Quattroporte

The idea of a grand touring car is intriguing to me. Do, or did, owners of cars such as this 1965 Maserati Quattroporte actually carry passengers? Certainly, they’re made for the best of all worlds: luxury, speed, handling, quietness,… more»

Worth Restoring? 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon

1967. The year of the first Super Bowl. The year of the Apollo 1 fire. The year the first Boeing 737 took flight. The year the controversial Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour debuted on CBS. And the year that Oldsmobile… more»

396 Parts Car: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

1965 was a banner year for Chevrolet. They introduced their new full-size cars and the machines sold like hotcakes. Chevy set a sales record that year which hasn’t been beaten since. The Impala was enormously popular, especially as a… more»

Van Life Candidate: Abandoned City Bus

Occasionally, you find solid gold in Facebook Marketplace, both in terms of forgotten projects and the wild descriptions that follow them. This name-less bus is an example of both as the seller clearly has no interest in something he… more»

One Owner Specimen: 1977 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 Ton

This 1977 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton pickup is a cosmetic survivor in that its exterior appearance and cabin areas are all in shockingly nice condition. The Chevy has been with the first owners for quite some time,  used extensively… more»

Bronco Alternative? 1967 Nissan Patrol

With all the hoopla around the recently revealed Ford Bronco, could it be a golden opportunity to snatch up a lesser-known but still capable vintage SUV? Now, you may say that the FJ40 or the K5 Blazer have been… more»

Post-War Patina! 1949 Chevrolet Pickup

There’s something to be said for the simple, no-frills workhorses that helped America get back on its feet after WWII. An engine, four wheels, crank windows and a heater – what more did we really NEED in those days?… more»

Faded Glory: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

With 103,000 miles, the prior 3 owners have gotten their fun out of this car. Located in La Valle, Wisconsin, this 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is listed here on eBay with 3 days remaining in the auction. The current… more»

Huge Stash of British Cars (and Others)

Every now and then you run up on a cache of cars and wonder how they came to be. Such is the case with this gathering of upwards of 50 cars (that I can count) which are largely British… more»

Electric Powered: 1977 Sterling Kit Car

I remember reading about Sterling kit cars when I was a kid in the 1970’s. I love the looks but the practicality is non existent! This Sterling is based on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis but the sleek profile is… more»

Cheap SS? 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The Monte Carlo is one of the most tenured nameplates in the Chevy lineup, having first appeared for 1970. For its entire production life, the car was Chevrolet’s version of the Pontiac Grand Prix in their brochures. This 1984… more»

No Reserve XJ: 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic

From 1983 to 2001, Jeep manufactured approximately 3 million units of the XJ-chassis Cherokee at production facilities around the globe. Because of its rugged and simple nature, this SUV is a popular choice for off-roaders, but this 1998 Jeep… more»

427 Dual Quad 4-Speed: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL

Looks can be deceiving, this rather normal-looking Fairlane is in fact an extremely rare factory-built race car. The Ford Fairlane 500XL 427 is an important piece of automotive history. Power comes from the legendary 427 side oiler with dual… more»

Low Mile: 1981 Fiat 124 Spider Turbo

I didn’t even know that Fiat produced a turbo 124 Spider! But apparently 700 of these models were built for the US market. Located in Flanders, New Jersey, this convertible sports car is listed here on eBay and is… more»

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