Tastes change as we grow older. As car nuts, our early childhood is often influenced by the toys we play with. Take Hot Wheels for example. Many of the cars we bugged our parents mercilessly to get bore little… more»
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May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Prix Originality? 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
We have eagle-eye TJ to thank on this tip, for a pristine 1971 Grand Prix Model J. It’s located in Dayton, Ohio, and advertised here on Craigslist. If you go for the $31,000 asking price, great, but there is… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Keep It Six?: 1971 Pontiac Ventura II
Another California car has come out of storage. Rocco B found us the tip on this 1971 Pontiac Ventura II, waiting for a new owner in the Fremont area. You can see it here on Craigslist, and It can… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
22k Original Miles! 1987 Signature Series Lincoln Town Car
Google the word “pampered,” and a photo of this one-owner 22,000 original mile 1987 Lincoln Signature Series Town Car might appear. It was primarily a “snowbird” car for the owner, a Ohio resident, who used it sparingly at his… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Custom Conversion: 1982 Ford E350 Centurion
If you’re looking for a way to transport motorcycles, bikes, and other gear without having to load up on trailers and related equipment, a vintage Ford Centurion “Kountry Aire” like this one here on eBay is a compelling option…. more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Three Owner Brit: 1955 MG TF 1500
The evolution of the MG T-series perfectly illustrates the value of the American car market to Britain in the post-war period. The first of the T-series was launched in 1936. The TA was a slipper of a car sold… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Mopar Power! 1964 Bristol 408
Bristol! Now there’s an iconic British brand if ever there was one. Started in 1945, and liquidated in 2020, Bristol built many fine luxury cars such as this 1964 model 408. It was a limited production model and they… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
California Survivor! 1928 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
In automotive history, early Fords have long been a fixture, especially for the early customizers. This 1928 Ford Model A Sport Coupe looks as though it is a true survivor and, at 95 years young, is up for sale… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 2: 1951 Fromm-Mobile (Go Kart)
Engineer Carl Fromm had the notion of going into the go-kart manufacturing business in 1951 and we’re told he built two prototypes of the Fromm-Mobile. Apparently, the project never got off the ground and go-kart #1 has stayed in… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Your Saab Story Begins: 1987 Saab 900S 16V
We have Pat L. to thank for throwing this modern classic our way. A 1987 Saab 900S 16V two-door hatchback has been on the streets of Coronado, CA for a few decades, piling up 170,000 miles, and now needs… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
A 1971 Chevy Vega to “Rover” Around In
The Chevy Vega used to remind me of the body style of the Camaro. This one carries out the illusion—if you keep your eyes on the front clip. When you venture a gaze down the side, everything changes, as… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Bucking the Trend: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Unless you built small, economical cars in the mid-1970s, chances are your sales were down. Thanks to the OPEC oil embargo in 1973 that forced Americans to get used to higher gasoline prices. One auto that bucked that trend… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
4-Seat Dune Buggy! 1967 Volkswagen Berry Mini-T
Built by Berry Plasti-Glass Works in the late 1960s, the Mini-T was a kit car modeled after the Ford Model T. Based on a ‘67 VW Beetle platform, this edition is especially interesting and rare as it’s a 4-seater… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Old School Engineering: 1985 Dodge Diplomat
The 1980s Dodge Diplomat was part of a dying breed. V8-powered, carbureted, rear-wheel-drive automobiles that weren’t particularly good on gasoline (16 mph in the city). But Chrysler sold a lot of them along with its companion Plymouth Gran Fury… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
American Rolls Royce: 1979 Clenet Series 1 Roadster
Ah, the neoclassical era of low-volume, high-zoot American-made machines. It’s amazing how many cars emerged from this time period of the late 70s and into the middle 80s sporting these classic vehicle looks with mundane engineering underneath. The Clenet… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stunning Drop-Top: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
I have never hidden my admiration for cars produced by Dodge and Plymouth on Chrysler’s E-Platform from 1970 until 1974. I have always felt they looked bold and muscular, an impression that is heightened when the original owner ordered… more»
