Nicest One Left? 1974 Mercury Capri

The Ford Capri is a somewhat misunderstood classic from the 1970s, despite having a pedigree that seemingly makes it a desirable driver’s car. With Ford of Europe’s engineering behind it and a torquey Cologne V6 under the hood, it… more»

One Family Sedan: 1972 Chevrolet Caprice

The Chevy Caprice started out in 1965 as a mid-year upscale option on the Impala. This was no doubt in response to the success that Ford was having with its new Galaxie 500 derivative, the LTD. For 1966, the… more»

Front Wheel Drive Find: 1968 Olds Toronado 455

My feeling has always been that big 1960s American cars have no business being front-wheel drive. Why would they need to be when their corporate siblings pushed their power out from the wheels at the back of the car?… more»

No Reserve Ragtop: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

In April 1964, Ford debuted the new Mustang “pony car” and changed the automotive landscape for years to come. Though it came 17 days after Plymouth brought out the Barracuda, the Mustang would dominate the new market space well… more»

True Barn Find: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

Here’s a real-deal barn find for y’all! That’s what we have in the 1956 Ford Thunderbird seen here on craigslist for an asking price of $13,500. Not bad, though we have to do that math on a resto for… more»

Built Bargain: 1980 Dodge Aspen R/T

If you are of an age and can recall the year 1980, you’ll remember fourteen percent mortgages, high inflation, all-time high fuel prices, couples with odd and even rationing thanks to the Iranian oil embargo’s lingering effects (that started… more»

Radical Rarity: 1971 Brubaker Box

Like many kit cars of the era, the 1970s Brubaker Box is mechanically a Volkswagen. But it has a layout and fiberglass body that looks nothing like any of the kit cars on the market then and now. Only… more»

True Barn Find: 1968 Chevrolet Impala 396

When envisioning what my dream 1968 Chevrolet Impala might consist of, the first thing that comes to mind is an SS 427.  Unfortunately, this one’s not a Super Sport and there’s no 427, but it is equipped with a… more»

Six-Cylinder Sports Car: 1972 Triumph GT6

If you have had a yen for a Triumph GT6, you may want to take advantage of recently weaker sales results on these pretty coupes to take the plunge. After achieving prices in the mid $30k area in late… more»

Forgotten Race Car: 1968 TVR Vixen

One of my favorite car brands is TVR, owing to its upstart attitude and strong affinity for sticking overly powerful engines in very light-weight chassis. The fact that this recipe continued on from its early hardscrabble days all the… more»

Cheap Metal Bumper B: 1974 MGB Roadster

Note: This craigslist listing for the MGB has been replaced with one for a Toyota and I can’t explain that one – maybe it was too good to be true. JO Former Vice-President Thomas Marshall (1913-1921) famously declared, “What… more»

Two-Tone Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

In 1963, Chevy’s mainstream Impala may have been the best-selling car in America. They comprised 50% of Chevrolet’s overall production and 88% of them had a V8 engine like the seller’s car. This ’63 Sport Coupe (not an SS)… more»

Shaggin Wagon With Windows: 1977 Chevrolet G10

The seller of this sweet Chevrolet G10 “window van” found it slumbering in Alabama while on a work trip in Atlanta. He wisely scooped it up from the family of the original owner, making him just the second caretaker… more»

Like-New 1985 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible

The 600 had a brief six-year stint in Dodge showrooms, but the ES Turbo Convertible variant’s production run was far shorter. The company introduced it in 1984, but low sales volumes saw the last one roll off the line… more»

Still A Head Turner: 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

I sometimes try to imagine what it would’ve been like to have driven this brand new Cadillac off the dealer’s lot. Preferable with the top down. A glistening white Cadillac with a white convertible top and red leather interior… more»

Affordable Fun: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE

Ever thought about getting a tiny sports car to tootle around in for summer? See yourself as more a fixed-roof person than a convertible lover? Want that to be rear-engined but decidedly against the idea of a Corvair? Pontiac… more»

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