About 25 years ago, I decided that I was going to buy a first-generation Riviera the first chance I got, but because I was a young man at the time and a comedy of errors kept us apart, it… more»
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Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Turbocharged Convertible: 1992 Mercury Capri XR2
It’s funny to see a car you once considered throwaway look borderline collectible. The Mercury Capri is a model that occupies a unique spot in American car culture, as it wasn’t a bad driver and actually was fairly sporting… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Recent Restoration: 1971 Oldsmobile 442
America’s muscle car sector was shrinking at the start of the 1970s, but that didn’t deter Oldsmobile. It soldiered on with its iconic 442, a car that provided performance justifying the muscle car tag. This 1971 example recently underwent… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Selling For A Friend: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 4 Speed
This ad says it is listing for a friend who is not a computer guy. That is a rare breed these days. Mitchell G. alerted us to this “Snow Find” located near Newburgh, New York in the Hudson Valley…. more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 36 Comments
One Owner: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Coupe
The automotive world was evolving during the 1960s as American manufacturers abandoned the enormous fins that dominated the final years of the 1950s. Styling was becoming generally more conservative, although Oldsmobile proved that there was still room for flamboyance… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
41k-Mile Big Car Survivor: 1972 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in Buick’s full-size line-up in 1971. It was the sportier version, slotted between the LeSabre and Electra and was offered through 1973. This example from 1972 looks like a solid survivor and sports Buick’s… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1960s Miniature Train Company G-12 Streamliner
A lot of cities and even small towns had a zoo or other attraction with a “Kiddieland” where kids of all ages could either ride the rides or dream about the good ol’ days when they were kids and… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Low Miles, Mint Condition: 1979 MGB Roadster
This 1979 MGB roadster is advertised with a claim of only 13,000 original miles and three owners. It is available here on craigslist for $19,750, located in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Mitchell G found this gem for us –… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
68k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
In 1975, it was hard to find a true muscle car on a new dealer’s lot. However, Pontiac was still offering the 455 cubic inch V8 engine in their F body Firebirds. However, it was only available in the… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Upgraded 360 V8: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340
The “340” was the muscle car version of Plymouth’s new Duster compact in 1970. The car was home to Chrysler’s popular and powerful small-block 340 cubic inch V8 that was rated at 275 hp. This 1971 edition has been… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
289 V8 Conversion: 1966 Ford Mustang
After a successful launch at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, sales of the Ford Mustang exploded for the next 2 ½ years. By the time the last bell rang in 1966, more than 607,000 copies were… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Top to Bottom Beauty! 1967 Plymouth Fury III
Throughout the 1960s, full-size automobile sales were dominated by Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth (in that order). In 1967, Plymouth offered them in five flavors: Fury I (like the Chevy Biscayne), Fury II (akin to the Bel Air), Fury III… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Economical Classic: 1958 Austin A35
From what I’ve observed, the sweet spot for the importation of British economy cars was 1958/1959, just before the American auto companies introduced much larger compacts of their own. Perhaps that’s how this left-hand-drive Austin A35 ended up in… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1 of 287 Hemi: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Here’s one of the true icons of the muscle car era. A 1970 Dodge Challenger, equipped as an R/T with a numbers matching 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 (fewer than 300 were assembled). This one was treated to a… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 26 Comments
How the Mighty Have Fallen: 1938 Cadillac Convertible Sedan
In the not-so-distant past, a prewar Cadillac convertible sedan was considered a desirable classic with a price tag to match. Average collectors looked at them like poor kids peering in a candy shop window. Although they are still one… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
EFI 392 and More! 1972 International Travelall
If someone decided to setup a ’72 Travelall for daily driver duties or towing a vintage travel trailer, it might end up very similar to this one. The 1972 International Harvester Travelall 4×4 near Rockford, Illinois boasts a rebuilt… more»
