My father-in-law has a ’59 El Camino sitting in his side yard awaiting restoration; seeing this sad ’59 makes me appreciate its overall completeness, and wonder if he could use any of the parts this truck still has to… more»
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Feb 4, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
$5,900 Hauler: 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Ahhh.. the good ol’ days when a car company would totally redesign a vehicle for a two-year production run. This 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser looks like a jewel and it’s posted on Craigslist or here on the CL archive…. more»
Feb 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Rough but Rare: 1979 Lincoln Mark V Convertible
The ’70s were a tough time for lovers of big, American luxury convertibles. Neither Imperial nor Lincoln convertibles even made it into the decade, and the ’76 Cadillac Eldorado was the much-ballyhooed “last American convertible ever.” All of this was… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
No Excuses: 1951 Chrysler New Yorker Club Coupe
Here’s your chance, two-doors-too-many car lovers – there are no excuses on this one! This split-screen sweetheart is a 1951 Chrysler New Yorker 2-door club coupe and it’s located in beautiful, historic Carson City, Nevada. It’s listed on eBay with… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Incredible Prewar Find: 1937 BMW 328 Lightweight
Among barn find stories, they don’t get much more unlikely or eye-opening as this one. Tucked away in Villisca, Iowa, a farmer held onto one of the rarest BMWs ever built, a model that carried with its both historical… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Two-Tone Turbo: 1985 Buick WH1
Most of us know the Buick Grand National, the all-black turbo screamer. Think of this 1985 Buick WH1 turbo as a Grand National without the Batman cape. This example is listed on eBay with no reserve and bids just… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Old School! Custom-bodied 1941 Ford Hot Rod
This could be a nifty custom-bodied vintage hot-rod, or it could have been slapped together a few years ago on a lark. Potential buyers should contact the apparently lonely seller for answers because the listing here on eBay consists… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
Tailored Two-Wheeler: 1960 Ariel Leader
It takes a special person to ride a motorcycle like this 1960 Ariel Leader, and by special I mean in a good way. They have to be able to let certain comments roll off of their back like the… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Jamie’s Dream: 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster
Every once in a while, I run into a car that I’d rather buy than write up in a post. I’ll bet that’s only happened seriously less than ten times in the three and a half years I’ve been… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Parked Since 1978: Rescued 1970 Chevelle SS454
After being parked in a barn since 1978, this 1970 Chevelle SS454 was in danger of being crushed as the barn was slowly collapsing. Thankfully, it was rescued in time and is now for sale here on eBay. Bidding has… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rolling History: Barris ‘Lil Stinker’ 1922 Ford
Most everyone knows that George Barris created many of our most memorable TV and movie scene-stealing cars: Batman, The Munsters, Mannix, Knight Rider, and so many more. But it’s his over the top, wild and outrageous creations – like… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Survivor
Finally; a 1969 Charger that will forever dodge the suggestion to “Turn it into a General Lee!” This beautiful Dodge Charger Daytona’s brilliant EV2 Hemi Orange paint looks like a re-spray but considering the claimed 3,692 original miles, it… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Man-powered! 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT 390 Convertible
Mercury’s sales literature for the 1967 Cyclone states “The man who loves the excitement of high performance will just naturally take to the Cyclone… Man-powered… This is the Man’s Car… for men who like their action big.” Wow! No… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Dealer Conversion: 1979 Chevrolet K10 Sandbox Edition
As long as there have been cars, there has been customization. Each era had its unique trends that easily date customized vehicles, but the late 1970s had a particular style that stood out from many of the custom trends… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 50 Comments
2 Owners, 21,000 miles: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Considered to be original and low mileage, this ’64 Corvette looks solid and ready to drive. Described as a two owner car, the second owner picked up this drop top in 1974 with 10,000 miles. Fast forward a few… more»
Feb 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
1968 Dodge A108 Travco Family Wagon
“I’m a travelin’ man, I’ve made a lot of stops.. all over the world..”.. (in my best Ricky Nelson voice – everyone under 50 just fell asleep). If you like to travel as much as I do this 1968… more»
