April 17th, 1964, is the day that Ford created a monster. That was when it lifted the covers from its new Mustang, started a sales frenzy, and created a new market niche, the pony car. Every manufacturer looked enviously… more»
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Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
All-Trac Turbo: 15K-Mile 1988 Toyota Celica
The fourth-generation Toyota Celica is one of the more recognizable eras of Toyota’s classic hot hatch, and when it was new, you’d see them everywhere. The pop up headlights, rear spoiler, louvers on the back glass – it was… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
351/4-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It can be easy to underestimate the importance of documentation, but it can unlock some crucial information about a classic car. Take this 1972 Mustang Mach 1 as a prime example. Only the included documentation reveals the significant cosmetic… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 of 10! 1938 BMW 328 Factory Recreation
In 1976 the Sbarro factory in Switzerland built 80 recreations of the 1938 BMW 328 roadster with only ten made for export to the United States. This particular car is number six of the ten and can be found… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1971 Ford Maverick Grabber With 529hp!
I have always believed that the Ford Maverick could have proved a worthy successor to the First Generation Mustang in the right guise. I know such thinking is effectively rewinding the clock to the Mustang’s very roots, but this… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are a “what you see is what you get” proposition, and this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette fits that mold. It is a stalled project offering many possibilities. Returning it to a showroom state is possible, although other options… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Single Year Model: 1965 Rambler Marlin
It is widely acknowledged that Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird, and by the 1960s, other manufacturers realized that it could be a tidy little money earner. AMC joined the party in 1965 with its… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare 440: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
The sands of time were running down for the American muscle car by 1973, with a combination of factors forcing sales volumes lower with each passing year. Plymouth continued rolling its iconic Road Runner off the line, and ticking… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Affordable Entry-Level Offering: 1987 Porsche 924S
For those seeking to begin a ground-level journey into the world of Porsche automobiles, or folks just looking for an inexpensive way to say they own one, this 1987 Porsche 924S here on Craigslist may be a good candidate… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Roadmaster: 1996 Buick Wagon
It honestly looks more like Hudson Hornet or a Zeppelin than it does a Buick but that’s the style that all GM ’91-’96 full-sizers encompassed, sedan and wagon alike. While this ’96 Buick Roadmaster is a big rounded wagon,… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Already Restored: 1941 GMC Cabover Flatbed
The cab-over-engine (COE) truck began as an “engine under seat” design, produced by Autocar in about 1899. Early trucks didn’t even have cabs – though users sometimes built their own crude enclosures – until the late teens, when the… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Ferrari Fighter? 1985 Bitter SC 3.9 Coupe
Referring to a car as a Ferrari fighter when it has half the number of cylinders and 2/3 the horsepower of the Ferrari that it’s often mistaken for may seem like a stretch, but the look of this 1985… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Poor Man’s Cadillac: 1940 LaSalle 52 Hearse Wagon
So what’s a car maker to do when their lower-priced offering is interfering too much with its flagship model? Well, eliminate it, of course! And that’s exactly what GM did with the LaSalle in 1940, or at least it’s… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Fully Documented: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
There are many things for potential buyers to consider when contemplating a classic purchase. Unless a restoration project is the goal, finding a rust-free vehicle is a prime consideration to minimize the chances that expensive repairs won’t be waiting… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Worth The Money? 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
It is often considered that classic cars have two values. There is what the market determines the vehicle is worth, and then there’s the buyer’s expectation. This 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk fits into the second category, and since it… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Restore or Replicate? 1941 Ford COE Crew Cab
This 1941 Ford cab-over is offered for sale by Iron City Garage. If you aren’t aware of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based dealer, they are one of the premier sources for vintage patina project trucks in the country. They have about 400K… more»
