Rare and classic cars can come to light in a variety of places. They can be found in barns, sheds, garages, and warehouses. This Oldsmobile was found in a kitchen, which is a bit unusual, but I have heard… more»
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Jan 15, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Restored 30 Years Ago: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner
This is a car from the age of convertibles hey-days. In 1957, Ford sold 77,728 regular convertibles called the Sunliner, plus another 20,766 of the retractable hardtop known as the Skyliner. Here is a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner… more»
Jan 15, 2019 • Classifieds • 8 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1989 Chevrolet Cameo
In the world of collector trucks, the original Chevrolet Cameo is one of the most sought after and desirable. Well, reader Douglas P’s Cameo isn’t one of those late ’50s Chevrolets, rather the special edition S-10 that debuted in… more»
Jan 15, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Diesel Survivor: 1980 Peugeot 504
One of my favorite local salvage yards had a very similar Peugeot to this 1980 504 Diesel that’s listed for sale with just under 100,000 miles and in incredibly well-preserved condition. The car in my jurisdiction clearly belonged to… more»
Jan 15, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Desirable 5-Speed: 1988 Pontiac Fiero
Pontiac’s Fiero still lingers out in the land of limbo in terms of finding favors with collectors, but the good news is that means decent project cars can still be found cheaply. One with the preferred manual transmission is… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap Long Roof: 1979 Mercedes 300TD
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD looks like a potential bargain for any W123 shoppers out there. The asking price is just $1,850 for a car that looks decently clean with no major rot visible. It’s hard to decipher from the… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Purple Head Turner: 1977 Chevy LUV
If there was any doubt that a Chevy LUV pickup would respond well to substantial modifications, this custom creation on craigslist will likely settle any scores once and for all. Whether you like or not not is certainly up… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Primed for Finishing: 1977 VW Westfalia
This 1977 Volkswagen Westfalia pop-top is a project grade bay window van listed for an ambitious $12,500. While it has had some major work done and is said to run well enough, there’s plenty of rot-through to address and… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
All Original: 1985 Pontiac Parisienne
There’s nothing like admitting to your mistakes. Just as full-size cars were about to rebound from a couple of slow years in 1980 and 1981, Pontiac decided to pull the plug on the traditional size Bonneville in 1982, moved… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Purring Big Cat: 1973 Jaguar XJ12
When it was originally released in 1972, the XJ12 presented the Jaguar engineers with a multitude of challenges, and most of these were concerned with preventing the original V12 engine and many of its ancillaries from melting due to… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
49,500 Mile Original: 1949 Chrysler New Yorker
Chrysler was known for their engineering prowess in the era of this 1949 Chrysler New Yorker. This car may seem a little stodgy compared to other cars of the time, but it was still one of the best. It… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 54 Comments
1 of 2: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado del Cavallero
I guess that everyone is allowed to have an off day. Well, except for surgeons. Designer George Barris was renowned for some of the most iconic vehicles to grace both the silver screen and the small screen, but this… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Grandma’s Convertible: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Even though convertibles were available during the 1968 to 1972 General Motors A body style, they were nowhere near as popular as hardtops. In fact, this would be the last generation of GM mid-size convertibles ever offered. There were… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sitting Since 1982: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
I can’t be completely sure, but there can’t be a much more heartbreaking experience than to see your pride and joy disappear in a ball of smoke and flames before your eyes. That’s what happened to the owner of… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Crying Fowl: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II
When you read the advertisement for this 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II, it is easy to get the impression that this is the actual car from the Foster’s Farm TV commercials. However, a check of the original commercials shows that… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Matching Numbers 396: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Barns and garages aren’t the only places where interesting cars can pop out of the woodwork. The owner says that better than a rat-infested barn is a hangar at an airport, which is where this Camaro was found. The… more»
