If you were looking for a smaller car in 1972 and stopped by your neighborhood Chevrolet dealer, you had two choices to go with. One was the Vega, a relatively new subcompact whose many flaws were starting to reveal… more»
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Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
250-Six Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon
Stoat White doesn’t have quite the cache as “Ermine White” does, even though an ermine, a small ferret-like creature, is also known as a stoat. How’s that for an offbeat way to start a post about a very cool… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rust-Free Original: 1981 AMC Spirit DL
Plucky old American Motors entered the 1981 model year with only three car models on their books: the Concord, the Eagle, and the Spirit. None of them were big sellers, so you can be forgiven if you had forgotten… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
World’s Longest? 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
It’s a bold claim to say anything you own sits at the top of the pile in the world’s “X” category, but that’s not stopping the seller of this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow limousine project from claiming it’s the world’s… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Custom Convertible: 1976 Chevrolet LUV
Custom projects are a gamble, both in terms of being able to finish what you start and hoping that someone else will appreciate your hard work. The real gray area emerges when the project doesn’t get finished and you’re… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
NCRS Award Winner: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 5,920 Miles!
Chevrolet released the original Corvette as its competitor to the classic European sports car. The ‘Vette grew legs through the 1960s as the company slid more and more potent engines under the hood. However, the 1970s hurt the badge… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Nicely Optioned: 1961 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
This 1961 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible is more than a pretty face. The first owner loaded it with factory options, a fact confirmed by the inclusion of the appropriate PHS documentation. It appears to need nothing, and with summer on… more»
29k Documented Miles: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Mileage claims, especially those that are extraordinarily low, must often be taken with a grain of salt. However, the game changes significantly if the figure is documented. Such is the case with this 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. The… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Chopped Rod: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
Some classic projects provide a wealth of options as the owner contemplates how they would complete the build. Such is the case with this 1931 Ford Model A Coupe. Its creator treated it to a chop and various mechanical… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
V6 4-Speed: 1962 GMC 1000 Custom Wideside
GMC pickups from the early to mid-1960s seem to be popping up like weeds lately. Or I should say, like beautiful flowers, since they’re beautiful trucks, in my opinion. I like the GMC models for the unusual factor. We’ve… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Well-Preserved! 1972 Jeep Commando 4×4
This Jeep Commando has a 32-year history on and off with its current owner, who has kept it in stunning almost-faithful-to-original condition. It is for sale here on craigslist for $25,900, and it’s set up with a towbar in… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Oval Window Yard Find: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) was conceived in the 1930s but didn’t see significant production until after World War II. The Beetle paved the way for the imports invading the U.S. market from the 1960s-forward. For… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rough Ragtop Roller: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
The 1971 model year was the eighth for the popular Chevrolet Chevelle, a mid-size car. The Malibu was the best-selling model and the only way that you could get a convertible that season. Just 5.089 drop-tops were built with… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1977 Triumph TR7
There was barely-concealed excitement among the motoring press and the buying public when British Leyland announced it would be releasing a new Triumph two-seat sports car in 1974. However, there was widespread disappointment when the new model turned out… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Fastback: 1950 Pontiac Streamliner
You’ve all heard the old adage: “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” I’ve always felt flattered-by-proxy for Harley Earl’s General Motors styling team regarding the 1949-’52 Chevrolet and Pontiac fastbacks, because nobody will ever convince me that Bentley… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Wall Street Winner: 1992 Cadillac Brougham Limousine
You can align the trappings of wealth with specific eras in our culture, as the acquisitions by the rich and famous typically reflect consumerism at the time (just in purely excessive terms.) While an extravagance for the middle class… more»
