The first generation of the Chevy Camaro was a wrap in 1969. It was a good sales year, thanks in part to an extended production run before the all-new 1970s would be ready. Though many of the autos were… more»
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Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Keep Original, Hot Rod, or Restore? 1934 Ford Three Window Coupe
Yogi Berra famously advised folks facing a fork in the road to take it. If you were the purchaser of this 1934 Ford three-window coupe for sale on eBay in Ozark, Missouri, you would have a real dilemma on… more»
Solid Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Cars that emerged during The Malaise Era spent years in the wilderness as buyers focused on classics offering better performance potential. However, a new generation of enthusiasts has embraced these cars, and the bidding war on this 1979 Pontiac… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Survivor: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
It is common for manufacturers to release “halo” models to entice potential buyers into their showrooms. Some of these endeavors are successful, while others don’t achieve their intended goal. The 1954 Kaiser Darrin is an example of the latter,… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 67 Comments
What The What? 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
Are we supposed to pretend that the 1975 Corvette custom shown here on craigslist is not just a bit ridiculous? Is tipster TJ just toying with us in presenting this car for our consideration? Why does the seller list… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Project
The AMX was introduced in 1968 as a GT-style performance coupe whose close competitor may have been the Chevy Corvette. In reality, it was a Javelin with 12 inches taken out of the wheelbase along with the back seat…. more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
42k Mile 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
This 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ represents the style and luxury available to buyers in the mid 1970’s. This car was recently traded in to the seller and has only 42,000 miles on the odometer. It is painted in… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rebuilt 350 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
On two occasions (1959-60 and 1969-72), Chevrolet elected to brand its full-size station wagons separate from sedans and hardtops. Kingswood was the equivalent of the Impala, and the Kingswood Estate was equal to a Caprice. This 1969 Kingswood Estate… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cheap Cruiser? 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The F85 began as Oldsmobile’s new compact car in 1961. It was promoted to mid-size status in 1964 and the Cutlass nameplate would quickly become a series of its own. The seller’s 1966 edition is said to run well… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Covered 15 Years: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
In full-size automobile competition in the 1960s, Chevrolet usually outsold Ford. But when it came to convertibles in 1969, they were evenly matched. Ford delivered 14,312 Galaxie 500 and 500XL drop-tops while Chevy sold 14,415 Impalas (there was no… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
Reader MB has come to the hard realization that they aren’t going to get around to all their projects, so they’ve begun the task of liquidating. We’ve already listed their 1979 Chevrolet Camaro, which can you find here, next… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
513 Horsepower! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Beginning in the 1960s, the Cyclone was the performance version of the compact Mercury Comet, then the mid-size Montego. In 1970-71, the Spoiler was the edgiest of the Cyclone offerings (there was also a GT), with a 429 cubic… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • Auctions • 36 Comments
BF Auction: 1934 DeSoto Airflow
The Airflow, sold by both Chrysler and DeSoto divisions, was designed with aerodynamics taken into consideration in the build. While the automobiles were arguably more slippery, they were awkward looking for the times (1934 to 1937) and many buyers… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
58k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
There was once a time when vehicles, often called the land yachts of the 1970s, were viewed by the broader community with barely concealed contempt. They reflected an era when manufacturers had yet to come to terms with the… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Rusty Cat: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe
How much rust is tolerable in a vintage car? I’m supposing most of you would say, depends on the car and where it is…. How about a 1956 Jaguar XK140 drophead coupe, and how about “all over”? Let’s consider… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Owner: 1976 Triumph TR6
Rocco found this 1976 Triumph TR6 in Gardiner, New York. It is said to be an original owner car with 71,000 miles and described as a survivor but there has been some work completed on the interior and mechanicals…. more»
