Are you familiar with the Scout SSII package? This rare option was initially developed by International Harvester stylist Dick Hatch. According to fourwheeler.com, “Scout Side Kick (SSK) became the working name as the prototype was developed…Eventually…Super Scout, which soon became abbreviated to SS… more»
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Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Fresh Look for an Old Body: 1959 Rambler American
American Motors survived as an independent company until the 1980’s, but for all its years of existence, it had to hear the term “Big Three”, with them being number four. So being a smaller company, cash was not always plentiful,… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Just Out of 25 Year Storage: 1961 Corvette 283/245 h.p.
Yes, it was painted in the 1970’s. How did you know? I’m picturing this car at the 1975 World of Wheels Autorama with angel hair around the tires. You baby boomers know what I’m talking about. Looking past the… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
South of 10K Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Type 10
My very first car was an ’85 Cavalier Type 10 2-door coupe so seeing the ad for this hatchback here on Craigslist brings back lots of memories! Located in Amherst, New Hampshire this blast-from-the-’80’s-past is reported to have only… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Find Lizzie: 1926 Ford Model T
As visionary as Henry Ford was, we would still be driving Model T Fords if he had his way. Perhaps, like Dr. Frankenstein’s realization that his creation was one he could no longer control, Ford comprehended that his Model… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
4X4 With Carvings! 1964 Valiant/Jeep
Every time I think we’ve featured all the “Let’s put an unusual body on a 4×4 chassis” we find another one! But this 1964 Plymouth Valiant/Barracuda/Jeep/Buick is different, especially once you take a look inside! It’s for sale here on eBay where… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 39 Comments
1 of 135: 1962 Chrysler 300H Convertible
This Chrysler 300H Convertible is an older restoration that has held up well over the years. Located in Los Angeles, California, it is listed for sale here on Craigslist. It comes with a clean title and is listed with… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Last Registered in 1971: 1931 Ford Model A
This 1931 Ford Model A Pickup is listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Rohnert Park, California, it comes with a clear title. At the time of writing bidding on this Ford has reached $10,100.
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Road Trip, after Restoration: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
When I saw this car, my first thought was of I Love Lucy, a TV situation comedy from the 1950’s. Ricky buys a Pontiac Star Chief convertible for him and his wife Lucy to drive from New York to… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Grandma’s LUV’n Spoonful: 1980 Chevrolet LUV
Driven by a variety of factors, both Ford and Chevrolet introduced Japanese-built captive import small pickups in 1972. Ford had the Mazda-built Courier, while Chevy rolled out the Isuzu-sourced LUV (short for Light Utility Vehicle). Both trucks (and later the… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Old #57: 1957 Chevrolet Racer
Every once in a while you come across and older race car, like the one listed here on Craigslist in Eufaula, Oklahoma, that makes you wonder what this history of the car might be. While the seller doesn’t state… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 46 Comments
Creativity or Sacrilege? 1947 Hudson Commodore
Say you found yourself in possession of two 1947 Hudsons, a coupe and a convertible. The coupe was in much better shape, but you reeeeeally wanted to be able to drop the top—so you Frankensteined the two together to… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Over A Century Old: 1914 Cadillac Touring Car
You may have recently read our article on Barnfinds about a 1956 Pontiac Star Chief convertible. That car stirred memories of watching I Love Lucy, and this one is doing the same thing. You see, before Ricky bought the… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare and Ready to Roll: 1991 Audi 200 Quattro
The late 1980s and early ’90s were rough times for Audi in the U.S., with sales falling off after 60 Minutes reported on alleged “unintended acceleration” in 1986, but the company did the best it could to press on, following… more»
Sep 8, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Perfect First Car: 1991 Toyota Corolla DX
For more years than I would care to remember the Toyota Corolla has seen duty as the first car for young people. They are easy to drive, easy to park, extremely economical and will handle the sort of abuse,… more»
Sep 8, 2018 • Exclusives For Sale • 7 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Datsun 240/260Z Collection
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
