Ford introduced a slightly less curvy Fairlane in 1965, the last year of the fourth generation (1962-1965) lineup. The most noticeable design changes included straighter body lines, a new-look nose featuring rectangular body-colored headlight bezels, and the replacement of… more»
How Did You Get Here? 1972 Mercedes O 309 Diesel
This unusual 1972 Mercedes-Benz O 309D is in my neck of the woods, listed on craigslist near Providence, Rhode Island. I am sorely tempted to go look at this, given my love of oddball European models, but I’ve got… more»
Funky Fastback: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
This isn’t deja vu all over again, even though our own Jeff Lavery recently showed us a very similar 1979 Buick Century Aeroback. This 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon is more than somewhat similar in appearance to that Century Aeroback. This funky… more»
Bargain Bobcat: 1979 Mercury Bobcat
I don’t know if you have noticed, but the price of classic cars that used to be everyday cars, that were nothing so special, have been on the rise in the last couple of years. It seems three years ago… more»
Last Gasp: 1991 Yugo GV Plus
For a car that has been the butt of a few (million) jokes over the last three decades or more, Yugo has only had one recall in the US and has no complaints and no investigations on file, according… more»
7 Liter Goliath: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
Parked for several decades, this Goliath of a Galaxie is in need of some work to be revived. Packing what is thought to be its original 428 V8, this sweet Galaxie has loads of torque to pull you anywhere… more»
Retro Radwagon: 1986 AMC Eagle
I’m always surprised the AMC Eagle hasn’t had more of a revival lately; it’s rad-era retro and 4wd to boot, both categories that have gotten a big shot in the arm price-wise over the last few years. Not that… more»
Big and Brawny: 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
For some reason, Pontiac decided to replace the Bonneville as the flagship car in 1971 and brought out the Grand Ville. It still used the same B body as the Catalina and Bonneville, but the hardtops had a roofline that… more»
Favorite Little Commuter: 1988 Honda Accord
By the time that the third-generation Honda Accord hit the streets, it was light years more advanced than the first models that came out just a decade earlier. This 1988 Honda Accord hatchback can be found here on Craigslist with… more»
Last of the Land Yachts: 1976 Olds Custom Cruiser
The year 1976 was a year of little change in most American cars. Maybe manufacturers thought we’d all be too busy celebrating the Bicentennial to notice. Oldsmobile was no different. However, the 1976 Oldsmobile full-size models did get updated grilles. The… more»
Personal Luxury: 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau
While many American cars focused on the same customers throughout the years, Thunderbird was one that changed with the times. The Mustang had come on the scene by the mid-sixties, so Thunderbird could focus on customers wanting personal luxury,… more»

















