I never personally owned a Chevette, but two of my three sisters did, including one of the “Chevette sisters” husbands as well. One sister traded a 1972 Caprice for hers, while the other traded a 1976 Monte Carlo for hers…. more»
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Aug 29, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
A Future Classic: 2000 Buick Park Avenue
I have owned three Buick Park Avenues, including two of this body style, a 1999 and 2004. There are no cars I’ve ever owned that made me feel I had arrived more than the Park Avenues and provided the… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Oval Bug: 1957 VW Beetle Oval Window
Car enthusiasts come in all shapes, sizes, and tastes. What works for one person does not work for another. The seller of this particular 1957 oval-window Volkswagen deliberately set out to create the car that you see here. It… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 53 Comments
Auction Alert! 400+ Collector Vehicles And More
There is an amazing collection of vehicles and petroliana up for auction next month. The estate of “Bud” Walters Jr. is being presented here by Sullivan Auctioneers. The 2-Day Estate Auction will be held on-site at two separate locations in Southwest Kansas… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Gasser Barn Find! 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
If you hang around the collector car hobby long enough, you’ll hear people say “that car has the look.” My interpretation of “the look” is when a vehicle itself tells a story and has some soul. This car is… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Olds Gold: NOS 1950 See-Through Plastic Hood
Getting 20th century showroom traffic to a particular dealership was a big contest in the USA, especially when new models arrived. One of the techniques used was to show off the latest and greatest engines either by putting windows… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Special Delivery: 1957 Cushman Mailster
If I would have been driving a mail vehicle in the late-1950s I would have wanted something like this 1957 Cushman Mailster. This project package purveyor is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $2,000 and even… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Classy Pickup: 1976 Cadillac Caribou
Many would argue that the American auto industry was in steep decline in the ’70’s. Obviously, those individuals have never seen a car like this Cadillac Caribou, for sale here on eBay in Perryton, Texas. With four days left… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 5 Comments
Rough Bunch: Six International Scouts
The words rust and Scout can too often be used interchangeably. Such is the case with this stash of IH Scouts found here on Craigslist in the Sedalia, Missouri area. If a salvageable project can’t be found here hopefully… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Droptop Twins: Two 1965 Plymouth Valiant convertibles
For Mopar A-body aficionados, here’s an opportunity to pick up a pair of 1965 Plymouth Valiant Convertibles! They are being offered here on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500. They are located in Glenallen, Missouri, which is halfway between Memphis… more»
Aug 28, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Simple Survivor: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500
Here’s a nice low mileage survivor that you don’t see every day. This two-door 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 can be found here on Craigslist in Wichita, Kansas, and would certainly be a nice highway cruiser.
Aug 28, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Special Special: 1961 Buick Special
I have been accused of repeating myself sometimes. I have been accused.. er.. it’s usually with some boring old car story or about some car that I let get away or a problem child car that I wish I… more»
Aug 28, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
From Britain Via Sweden: 1962 Volvo P1800
Volvo, that Swedish builder of sober, reliable transportation dabbled in sporting cars as well with their Sport P1900 and later the P1800 coupe. An example of a rare, British-built Volvo P1800 is for sale here on Hemmings Motor News in… more»
Aug 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 39 Comments
Real Cool Reel Mower: 1967 Yard-Man 250
Here’s a good litmus test to see if you’re a true motor head or not. This wacky looking thing is a 1967 Yard-Man 250 riding lawn mower! I know, it’s cute, isn’t it? That’s another litmus test, if you… more»
Aug 28, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Maine Mustang: 1968 Ford Mustang 289 3-speed
The seller of this 1968 Mustang describes it as “essentially a barn find from Maine”. You will find it listed for sale here on Craigslist. Located in Albany, New York, it is offered with a clean title and a… more»
Aug 28, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Dusty Shop Find: 1950 Jaguar Mk. V
The latest chapter in the “darnit, another old British car Jamie would love to own but can’t buy right now” book has been written by this 1950 Jaguar Mark V., located less than 100 miles away from me in… more»
