Estate Sale Garage Find: 1964 Jaguar S-Type

The S-Type was a 4-door sedan (aka “saloon”) built by Jaguar Cars in England between 1963 and 1968. An extension of the earlier Mark 2, it had more amenities than its predecessor. Initially available with a 3.4-liter inline-6, the… more»

Diablo Edition? 1984 GMC Caballero

“If you think a pickup has to look tough to be tough, we’ve got a surprise for you: the quality-built ’84 GMC Caballero. You can see for yourself that it’s no ordinary pickup. Not with that crisp distinctive styling… more»

Low Miles and T-Tops: 1979 Chrysler 300

To the novice Chrysler enthusiast, the return of the 300 in 1979 might not seem like much more than an attempt for the company to glorify its already luxurious Cordoba a step further on the outside.  But those fans… more»

No Reserve Luxury: 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

The 1985 Cadillac Eldorado offered plenty of elite luxury and style in pure basic form, but adding the Biarritz package provided even more bling for the truly top-tier buyers, with one of the most noticeable features being the stainless… more»

Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is a project that may have already crossed the halfway point. It has a rebuilt 440 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission along with new paint. But the engine has been swapped… more»

Call Me The Breeze! 1964 Mercury Montclair

The first time that I encountered a Mercury “Breezeway”, I thought, “How cool!” Growing up we had a lot of boring cars, nothing as neat as one that had a roll-down rear window (OK, we had a Chevy station… more»

Loads of New Parts! 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible

Beginning in 1962, Chrysler offered two versions of the 300. One was the Letter Series, the other the Sports Series, which differed largely by what lay under the hood. After the Letter Series was retired in 1965, there was… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO is considered by many to be the father of the muscle car sector, and even tired examples command impressive prices. When a tidy one hits the market with No Reserve, the bidding action typically becomes frantic…. more»

Dan Gurney Special: 1968 Mercury Cougar

During the period from the sixties through the nineties, the marketing departments of the Big Three automakers were always coming up with gimmicks to sell cars.  From pace cars to special editions, customers looking for a distinctive ride could… more»

Factory Sunroof: 1970 Ford Thunderbird Landau

It is sometimes challenging to determine the rarity of a particular vehicle option, and such is the case with this 1970 Ford Thunderbird Landau. It presents pretty well for a survivor-grade classic, but its electric sunroof raises questions. Pinning… more»

43K-Mile 1983 Chevrolet S-10 Tahoe Edition

It’s hard to believe that 1983 was four decades ago now, at least for those of us who lived in that era. A small extended-cab pickup would be perfect for me, I’m not a contractor and I don’t pull… more»

Upgraded V8: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Any death in motorsport is a tragedy, but it becomes almost impossible to accept when the person is a genuine legend at the peak of their power. It is nearly twenty-three years to the day since Dale Earnhardt lost… more»

1 of 1 Survivor? 1972 Ford LTD Convertible

Ford stepped up the game for family cars in 1965 by introducing the LTD, essentially a high-end version of the Galaxie 500. They advertised it was as quiet as a Rolls-Royce, but was that ever really proven? The LTD… more»

FWD Fiberglass: 1973 Saab Sonett III

Update 2/12/24 – After almost two years, this Saab has been relisted here on craigslist with a $3k price cut! Is that enough to find a new owner though? From 3/24/22 – I’m on the fence with Saab. I… more»

One Year Only: 1982 Mercury Cougar GS Wagon

“New Cougar Wagon. Practicality of a wagon, luxury of a Cougar. For 1982, the Cougar lineup includes a new Cougar wagon. And what a wagon! Start with people. There’s room for six.” So begins a 1982 Mercury Cougar wagon… more»

Well Documented: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

Documentation can separate a good classic from a genuinely great one. That belief helps this stunning 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS stand apart from the crowd. The seller holds a selection of original paperwork, which enhances the desirability of a… more»

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