Partially Restored: 1973 Volvo 1800ES

Buying a car that is “partially restored” can sometimes lead to a challenging rebuild phase where the next owner is chasing down missing parts or undoing the previous owner’s work. In the case of this 1973 Volvo 1800ES, it… more»

No Reserve Long Bed: 1988 Chevrolet C/K Pickup

The GMT400 era of Chevrolet pickups is perhaps one of the most recognizable model generations ever made by General Motors. The front end design, two-tone paint, and revised interiors positioned this truck for the next generation of pickup truck… more»

Updated Driver: 1985 AMC Eagle Wagon 4×4

When shopping for a classic or vintage vehicle, it can be tempting to look for a vehicle no one else owns. But that carries with it the risks of being stuck with an broken obsolete part or limited support… more»

Reassembled Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford gave the Mustang its second styling update in 1969 and a greater shift to performance to help boost sales. However, the decline in demand that began in 1967 continued through 1973. Even with the new fastback Mach 1… more»

Sports Appearance Package: 1978 Ford LTD II

The LTD II Sports Appearance Package added the flashy white letter tires and Magnum 500 wheels seen here, along with the special stripe graphics. There was also a Sports Touring Package on the regular LTD II with two-tone paint… more»

Ready To Drive: 1969 Studebaker Avanti II

There’s a feeling you get from certain cars that just seems to indicate that they’re loved. While nothing is certain when viewing a vehicle via a computer screen, there’s no denying that classics like this 1969 Studebaker Avanti II… more»

Rust Strikes Again: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8

As many regular readers are aware, Porsche 914s are a favorite of more than a few of our staff writers.  Seeing a 914 in the cue of available stories starts a scramble.  When this one popped up, resplendent in… more»

1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible Project Plus Parts Car

1968 was a coming-of-age year for the Buick Gran Sport, as the namesake finally became its own separate model instead of just an options package on the popular Skylark.  GS sales were fairly strong for the car’s first year… more»

Salute to Ricardo Montalban! 1975 Chrysler Cordoba

Chrysler needed a success story in the 1970s and that arrived in the form of the Cordoba. As a personal luxury coupe, the Cordoba was the brand’s first “smaller car” and quickly became the marque’s best-selling car of the… more»

427 V8! 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500XL was Ford’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. They came with bucket seat interiors and apparently with any engine that Ford offered in the Galaxie. This ’63 XL is a convertible that’s… more»

Starter Sports Car: 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite

If you are one of those people who has held off on buying a collectible sports car due to space concerns or a lack of folding money, then your days of procrastinating may be over.  Currently up for grabs… more»

New Body: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Cars are meant to be driven.  However, if you had a classic car worth six figures, would you drive and enjoy it anytime your heart fancied, or would you be protective of it and selective as to when you… more»

Scooter Survivor! 1959 Vespa 150

Looking very vintage – though it’s missing Kate Hepburn – is this 1959 Vespa 150 here on craigslist. With an asking price of $8500 and located in dry Los Gatos, California, this scooter comes with abundant documentation from new,… more»

Baked Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Buying a classic car can sometimes be a “swings and roundabouts” exercise. Finding a vehicle from a dry location minimizes the chances of rust issues, but the harsh UV rays in those areas often exact a high toll on… more»

Ford’s Big Gamble: 1959 Edsel Ranger Barn Find

Ford executives had high hopes when they introduced the new 1958 Edsel in the Fall of 1957. But those were quickly dashed when sales didn’t come close to expectations. After accumulating a lot of red ink, Ford pulled the… more»

Tidy Driver: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is a tidy driver ready to provide a new owner with immediate motoring pleasure. It has undergone a few changes, but it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. The buyer could leave this classic as-is, although… more»

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