At times, I get a feeling that many Mopar guys see late-model cars as a means for a good engine and transmission to swap into their much more valuable cars. I am a personal fan of a leaning tower… more»
Coal Rollin’ Buick: 1983 Buick Century Diesel
A diesel Buick!? What is the world coming to?! Wait, this one is 34 years old already. This oil-burner is a 1983 Buick Century diesel and it’s just northwest of gorgeous Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It’s on Craigslist with an… more»
Feeling Dirty: 1973 Cougar Convertible
There are many reasons why we might find a car interesting and want to write about it. When I saw what Doug M had submitted and his comment “The ad makes you feel dirty!” I had to read the ad…. more»
Stored 20 Years: 1979 Fiat X1/9
It was 80 degrees in the northeast yesterday, which, being the first warm day we’ve had since last summer, meant I desperately wanted to be driving one of my projects. The only problem is, three of the four are… more»
Superbly Crafted! 1971 Ford LTD Convertible
Superbly Crafted was the tagline of the 1971 Ford LTD brochures describing this large convertible. This one is for sale here on craigslist for only $2,650 in Newberg, Oregon. That seems like a real bargain at first glance, and it… more»
Philly Beat: 1973 Plymouth Fury Police Car
Old police cars aren’t exactly rare, but so many of them have been restored back to original condition that it’s almost getting boring seeing them at shows. However, an unrestored police car still wearing the scars of its last… more»
V8 Survivor: 1981 Mercury Zephyr Wagon
The dawning of the 80’s drastically hurt the V8 market, to where smaller more efficient power plants were put into automobiles. Although this this Zephyr looks like nothing more than a cousin to the Fairmont, this clean well-kept wagon… more»
Tropic Thunder: 1955 Willys Bermuda
Here’s a rare bird: a Willys Aero two-door sedan in Bermuda trim. Interestingly, this Willys is located in the same small community where I found my Toyota HiAce project, the rolling countryside of Copper Hill, Tennessee. I’m willing to… more»
Short Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside
The seller refers to this as a “true barn find and has been stored indoors since 2003”. This is a 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside pickup and it’s listed here on eBay in Trinity, North Carolina. The bid is under… more»
Very Expensive Jersey Looker: 1962 VW 23 Window
First off, I’d like to apologize for my absence of writing. My life has been a whirlwind, but I’m glad to be back, talking about cars. As many of you know, I am neck-deep in the VW world. Between… more»
California Car: 1964 Rambler American 440H
California seems to be the magic land for vintage cars. Say that your car is/was from California and that’s it, not much else matters, you know that it won’t be all rusted out. This 1964 Rambler American 440H is from… more»
A Fire Fleet! Fire Trucks In El Cajon
Did you want to be a fire fighter when you grew up? Didn’t make it? Love to re-purpose old trucks? Here you go! Thanks to reader Woodie Man for this seriously cool fleet find! All four trucks are for sale… more»
Where Were You In ’82? 1982 Toyota Hilux Diesel
Where were you in ’82? I got out of high school a couple of years earlier and was driving a rusty and dented ’74 Dodge Van. I would have loved to have this 1982 Toyota Hilux diesel pickup, but its… more»
“Classy Little Car” – 1979 Dodge Challenger
Dodge put its Challenger through some challenging changes, from the muscle car era that we all know and love to rebadged Mitsubishis, and now, to the current retro-inspired Challenger. This 1979 Dodge Challenger is on Craigslist in Fergus Falls, Minnesota…. more»
Prewar Survivor: 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe
Do you ever just look at a car and wonder how it made its way thought time? I think this 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe is one of those cars where you just stare in amazement of its condition. This… more»
All Natural: 1959 Ford F100
Florida may be sunny, and warm, but this old F100 isn’t living the Florida dream. Left in the woods with another truck and some other random items, this Ford actually doesn’t look half bad. With some rust, but not… more»