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»

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»

Inching Toward Collectibility: 1982 Buick Century Limited

Incredible as it may be to believe, as the calendar marches into a new year General Motors’ first front-wheel drive A-bodies are now 36 years old. That puts us that much closer to the day when these once-ubiquitous American… more»

Horseless Carriage: 1906 Holsman High Wheeler

Though much older than the cars I typically write about, I love Holsmans. This was a submission I couldn’t resist! McPherson College has a 1908 Holsman High Wheeler that is nearing completion that I have experience working around, but… more»

Topless Truck: 1983 Dodge Rampage

Here’s an unusual one. As if a 1983 Dodge Rampage isn’t unusual enough, this one is rust-free which adds to the unusual factor. There is also another secret hiding in, or on, this one. It’s posted on Craigslist, or… more»

$3,500 Scout: 1962 International Scout 80

Holy complicated bumper setup, Batman! Obviously this 1962 International Harvester Scout 80 was set up to pull behind some sort of rig, but the seller doesn’t mention it in their Craigslist ad. This little box-checker (in that it checks… more»

Been Local For A While: 1959 Edsel Corsair

This 1959 Edsel Corsair has been a “local car” for over a decade according to the seller. I’m sure you know what I mean — the classic that you see either on the road or in someone’s yard, and… more»

1978 Porsche 911 Targa: Garaged For Three Years, But…

Some cars just live a rough life. Maybe they were appreciated by some point by a past owner, and in the case of a “find,” they may be appreciated in the present, but in between — well, let’s just… more»

Ready for Assembly: 1958 MGA Coupe

This handsome MGA coupe just popped up on craigslist in northern Kentucky, and it seems like a compelling opportunity to finish a ready-to-assemble project. The seller says all of the major components are included for $4,450, but he will… more»

Chevy Powered 1971 Maserati Ghibli Project

Even with its teeth kicked in and one turn signal zip-tied, this GT promises elegance, exhilarating road manners, and a high-RPM soundtrack, all melded into a uniquely Italian driving experience. Thanks to Paul C. for spotting this Chevy-powered 1971… more»

No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

Having four doors, this 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon is no Nomad, but it could be a fun project for a Chevy collector or fan. Be prepared to use the heck out of your credit card in ordering new parts,… more»

Striped Cordoba: 1977 Dodge Charger Daytona

The mid-late-1970s isn’t everyone’s idea of nirvana as far as muscle cars go. Or, just cars, in general. This 1977 Dodge Charger Daytona is one great-looking car, at least condition-wise. Whether a person likes this era of Charger (or… more»

Dictator’s Choice: 1952 GAZ-12 Zim

If you think you’re looking at Buick, you’d be incorrect – but we’d understand why you’d feel that way. This is actually a 1952 GAZ-12 Zim, built for the Soviet government at the Gorky Automotive Plant. Buicks of the… more»

British Roadster Combo: Hillman Aero & MGTD

It’s easy to consider the MGTD or various ACs and Allards to be the predominant British sports cars of the era, but the Hillman Aero Minx shouldn’t be written off the list. Although extremely obscure today, these vintage sportscars… more»

It’s A Runner–Sort Of: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

I suppose since there are fuel tank issues, the title really isn’t quite correct, but I was surprised nonetheless to read that this 1956 Cadillac Eldorado actually runs and drives as long as you use an auxiliary fuel tank… more»

Levi’s Edition: 1978 AMC Gremlin

We recently talked about the Toyota Celica U.S. Grand Prix Edition as a prime example of the lengths automakers will go to concoct a special edition. Well, what about the pants? The same rules (or lack thereof) applied for… more»

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