One Owner: 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2

Here on craigslist is a resident of Peoria, Arizona that Datsun fans might want to investigate: a one-owner 1978 Datsun 280Z. The asking price is $15,000. I’m always skeptical of low-mileage odometer readings if documentation isn’t available to support… more»

A Rust Free 914? 1971 Porsche 914

Even the best of us has a weakness.  Be it an addiction, a behavior, or a handicap of some sort, sometimes that weakness can be debilitating.  For Porsche’s diminutive 914, that weakness is rust.  Corrosion is common in floor… more»

Brass Era: 1909 Buick Model 10 “Surrey Seat”

The Brass Era represented the shake-out period for that thing called the horseless carriage. Kicking off in about 1896 and extending until the last Model T came off the line in 1915, the Brass Era was characterized by small-batch… more»

1 of 465 Big Bad Blue! 1969 AMC Javelin SST

American Motors joined the “pony car” wars in 1968 with the Javelin and it would be produced over two generations and seven years. During its early days, the car could be ordered in one of three wild colors, similar… more»

Rebuilt V8: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some classic cars lead metaphorically colorful lives, while others do so quite literally. This 1970 Mustang Mach 1 fits neatly into the second category and is begging for someone to return it to its former glory. They will start… more»

Original Engine Included: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

Finding the ideal candidate for a project build can sometimes be challenging, particularly if an enthusiast seeks a car for a faithful restoration. This 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS might tick the boxes for Bow-Tie fans. While its engine bay… more»

Wide-Track Cruiser: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Grand Prix joined the Pontiac lineup in 1962 and would be the company’s performance-oriented personal luxury car for the next several decades. The second generation of the “wide-track” land cruiser was in production from 1965-68 on a full-size… more»

73k Original Miles: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Age does not necessarily translate into popularity or desirability in the classic world. Certain cars might have rolled off the line during a golden period in Detroit’s history, but that doesn’t mean that potential buyers will be climbing over… more»

61K-Mile 1994 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab

The seller says that this 1994 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab looks great and they’re not kidding. I can’t imagine a 30-year-old truck looking nicer than this unless it was never used. This one has just over 61,000 miles so… more»

LX Sleeper: Coyote-Swapped 1985 Ford Mustang

Sometimes looks can be deceiving, as upon first glance this 1985 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist appears to be just a clean coupe that looks primarily stock and nicely preserved, but once you dig deeper it’s got some well-thought-out… more»

Work-In-Progress: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Between 1964 and 1966, the Ford Mustang practically owned the “pony car” market (including the slower-selling Plymouth Barracuda). The first real threat to the kingdom came in 1967 when Chevrolet rolled out the Camaro and sold 221,000 copies (less… more»

1 of 2,136: 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II

“That thing didn’t cost that much new!!!!” How often have we seen that comment when a seller prices a vintage vehicle higher than some folks think it should be worth? Too often, far, far too often. Those commenters conveniently… more»

Engine Went Kaput: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Any collectible automobile can be a hole to throw money down.  However, some vehicles carry us beyond the breaking point.  Take this 1978 Corvette for sale on Craigslist in lovely Lecanto, Florida.  After spending copious amounts of time and… more»

14k Mile Family Sedan: 1964 Dodge 440

In the 1963 and 1964 model years, the 440 was Dodge’s mid-level full-size car, sandwiched between the 330 and 880 models. Perhaps it was akin to the Chevrolet Bel Air and some 58,000 copies were built across all body… more»

Western Car: 1975 Ford Pinto 3-Door Runabout

I just searched Barn Finds to see if this 1975 Ford Pinto had been shown in the past, and it hasn’t been. It isn’t a huge issue to revisit a vehicle, but given the number of Pintos that roll… more»

Sport Coupe Hardtop: 1957 Chevrolet 210

1957 was the final year for the Chevrolet 210 series, which was first marketed in ’53 as a mid-level offering placed between the bare-bones 150 and the more upscale Bel Air.  During the 1955 mid-season, Chevy reintroduced the Sport… more»

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