With roots dating to the 19th Century, Miller-Meteor had become the largest supplier of ambulances and hearses by the 1960s. They worked exclusively with chassis supplied by Cadillac, but when those cars were downsized in the late 1970s, that… more»
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Nov 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Restoration Ready 1971 Chevrolet Blazer CST
American vehicle manufacturers began making smaller, off-road-capable vehicles in the ’70s, while Chevy opted for much larger versions. The K5 Blazer offered pick-up truck functionality with a bolt-off hard top option. These SUV-style off-road vehicles certainly have a presence… more»
Nov 21, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Mercury Family Hauler- 1956 Custom Wagon!
Priced at $25,000, this 1956 Mercury Custom wagon offers an intriguing case to examine for the current state of the classic car market. Located in Zellwood, Florida, you can check out this hauler here on Craigslist. Would you pay… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
See-Thru Roof: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
In 1954 and 1955, FoMoCo offered two products as a hardtop with a transparent roof. In ’54, there were the Ford Crestline Crown Victoria Skyliner and Mercury Monterey Sun Valley (in ’55, the Sun Valley was based on the… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rear Engine Roadster: 1967 Renault Caravelle
In addition to not thinking much about Peugeots, a Renault, such as this 1967 Caravelle hardtop convertible never as much as registers a brain wave. Perhaps it should, it’s a neat-looking little car and I don’t believe I’ve ever… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rust-Free Two-Stroke Project: 1967 Saab 95
A French gentleman named Nicholas Cugnot is said to have been the first to have successfully used front-wheel drive on a vehicle – a steam-powered three-wheeler – in 1769, almost 200 years before this 1967 Saab 95 was made…. more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
17K-Mile Barn Find: 1993 Dodge Dakota Sport 4×4
Looking appropriately Barn Find’y, the seller lists this 1993 Dodge Dakota Sport 4×4 pickup as an actual barn find. That’s all they say about it, their description doesn’t give any ownership history, although clicking on the vehicle history report… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Half-Buried: 1967 Dodge A-100 Van
The Dodge A-100 (and A-108 with a longer wheelbase) was a “cabover” panel van built by Chrysler from 1964 to 1970. Next to the VW van, it may have been the most popular of its kind in the 1970s… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Retro Roadster: Panther Lima Turbo
Before researching this tip sent over by T.J., I had never heard of Panther Westwinds and its predilection for creating retro-classic fiberglass roadsters. The company was founded in Britain in 1972 by Robert Jankel, who trained as an engineer…. more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two-Owner Barn Find: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500
While the Ford Fairlane first launched in the 1950s, it was a mid-size car from 1962 to 1970. It was joined by the Torino nameplate in 1968, which would quickly take over the series. This ‘68 Fairlane 500 2-door… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Dusty and Crusty: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac reached the height of production for the Firebird and Trans Am in 1979. Pontiac built over 211,000 Firebirds and over 117,000 Trans Ams that year. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is being sold by a dealer in Greenfield,… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO
Muscle car buyers in the sixties and seventies often had to spend time doing some homework before visiting the dealer of their choice, as many models offered a fine variety of engine options to pick from. However, the only… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Major Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440
One of the attractions of American classics from the 1960s as project candidates is the ready availability of replacement steel that will allow the owner to achieve a rust-free status. This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T will need that and… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Genuine Barn Find: 1968 Ford Mustang
The First Generation Mustang remains a staple of the classic scene, which is great news for those who already have one parked in their garage. They are typically a rock-solid investment prospect, but that is bad news for those… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Upgraded Engine: 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero
The 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero was touted in Ford brochures as being “America’s lowest-priced pickup”, and having “New economy . . . up to 30 miles per gallon!” Low price and high mpg, that’s a hard combo to beat,… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
389 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Many enthusiasts will accept modifications performed on a desirable classic if the changes are period-correct and sympathetic. Therefore, this 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible may appeal to those individuals. Its presentation is first-rate, while the Tri-Power V8 lurking under the… more»
