If you’ve spent time around the custom car culture, you’ll recognize the name George Barris. Barris was known as the “King of the Customizers” and was involved in creating some of the most iconic kustom cars from television including… more»
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Jan 2, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sun Bleached! 1976 Pontiac Firebird
Sometimes those of us looking for bargain classic car finds need to expand our search parameters! Nestled amongst the fleets of Crown Victorias, Chevy pickups and other nondescript governmental sedans, I found this inexpensive (if the auction stays low)… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Pony Project: 1968 Mustang Fastback
This ’68 Mustang recently popped up in our Classifieds and I couldn’t help but notice it! The redesigned ’67 and ’68 Mustang is one of my all time favorite designs. This particular example has rust issues, but being a… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Snow Mobile: 1986 Subaru XT Turbo 4WD
Never seen snow! Just kidding, of course, this is one car that can handle snow, it’s a 1986 Subaru XT Turbo 4WD. This one is listed on eBay with no reserve and the current bid price is just under… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • For Sale • 75 Comments
One Of Sixteen: 1962 Pontiac GP Super Duty Barn Find!
Many times I look at cars that are claimed to be rare by their sellers and wonder how rare is “rare.” Not this time – this is one of only sixteen Grand Prix Super Duty cars produced in 1962, as… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
‘Fridge White Vanilla Sedan: 1978 Dodge Aspen
Vanilla may be the best-selling ice cream flavor, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the favorite flavor. Speaking of vanilla, this 1978 Dodge Aspen is one plain-looking car, but it still looks pretty sweet. This undercover special is listed… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Yard Find! 1969 American Motors Javelin 390
Strewn among the fallen leaves near Connecticut’s Quaddick State Forest, this 1969 American Motors Corporation (AMC) Javelin came to rest some time ago. Thanks to “AMXBrian” for spotting this fallen angel searching for a new buyer here on New… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • For Sale • 82 Comments
Last Of The Line: 1958 Packard “Packardbaker”
1958 brought an end to the storied Packard marque. It was not an elegant end by most accounts, as basically low-budget add-ons were attached to the basic Studebaker shell to create a different look that not everyone found attractive…. more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Father Of The King: 1966 Dodge Coronet
Think of your favorite movie star. Or the singer you have the most albums from (ok, referencing vinyl either makes me a hipster, or just plain old. I’ll let you decide). Now, think of that person’s parents. Not something… more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Cool Camper: 1977 International Scout II Terra
It’s hard to categorize this 1977 International Scout II Terra: is it a truck? Yes. Is it a camper? Yes. Is it a 4×4? Yes, is it cool? YES! This cool camper can be found on Craigslist in the… more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Mysterious Beauty: 1966 Jaguar E-Type
Could you ever get tired of looking at this shape? I don’t think I could, although I guess you’d have to ask me when I’m staring down the first big mechanic’s bill to get the whole truth. Still, there… more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 58 Comments
Silly Stretch: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
Here’s a short one, I mean, the post, not the car. This crazy, stretched car is listed by the seller as a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. Maybe the front clip is, up to the dark, weird spot on the hood,… more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
You’re Golden: 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
It’s sometimes hard to believe how small most imports were in the 1970s and 80s. When did vehicles, in general, start supersizing with every new generation? Maybe since the beginning, I’m guessing, but it’s disappointing to see every make… more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Second-Gen Sweetheart: 1980 Toyota Celica
What a sweetheart! It may not be the most exciting—output is just 96 horsepower and it’s even an automatic, for crying out loud—but this ’80 Celica liftback is stunningly original, with just 32,000 miles showing. Add to that the… more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Measure Carefully: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
The thoughtful seller of this lovely but looooong 1970 Cadillac Eldorado included all of its major external dimensions in their ad. If your new year’s resolution is to trim inches this year, this may not be the car for… more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Superb Sportabout: 1976 AMC Hornet Wagon
I was just barely a teenager in 1976 and a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout Wagon would have probably been the furthest thing from my mind, and the lowest vehicle on my wish list. Now, things are different, I’m about… more»
