French Innovation! 1964 Citroën ID19 Safari

The Citroën DS and its variants were built between 1955 and 1975, with worldwide sales that approached 1.5 million units. You commonly see them in international films, but not that often in person in the U.S. The ID19 was… more»

Exceptional Example: 1968 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

I have to agree with the seller of this 1968 Shelby GT350 here on Craigslist that the pony is in exceptional condition, and I’m not too far away from drooling a bit on my keyboard just staring at it… more»

Wild ’70s Custom! 1967 Ford Thunderbird

Ford redesigned its personal luxury car, the Thunderbird, in 1967. The concept of the automobile changed, witness the fact that you could get one with four doors for the first time. This ’67 T-Bird coupe was heavily customized in… more»

Rare Rotary Pair: 1974 Citroën GS Birotor x 2!

Whenever the topic of discussion turns toward production cars powered by the legendary Wankel rotary engine, two manufacturers spring to mind. The most obvious is Mazda, which utilized the powerplant in its “Rx” series vehicles. The other shining light… more»

German Built: 1971 Opel GT

If the Opel GT reminds you a bit of the C3 Chevy Corvette, that’s because they were all under the General Motors umbrella in those days. And if you wanted to buy a new 1968-73 Opel GT, you had… more»

Rebuilt Farm Truck: 1990 Dodge D250 4X4

As we have seen, certain pickup trucks have really developed a market for themselves  – early fifties Fords come to mind, as do Chevrolet/GMC “Action Line” members from ’67 to ’72. And others are coming into their own such… more»

Fantastic Fiberglass: 1960 Tornado Typhoon Project

The fiberglass kit and production car boom of the ’50s and ’60s gave us everything from the Corvette to the Bond Microcar. This rich ecosystem of vehicles both normal and niche was fostered by a relative lack of safety… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Station Wagon

Practicality can be a significant consideration when enthusiasts search for a classic to park in their garage or workshop. Those with children usually seek a vehicle that allows the entire family to be involved in weekend trips or the… more»

45k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet always knew that 1979 would be a tough act to follow with its iconic Corvette. While it was no longer the fire-breathing beast it had been a decade earlier, 1979 brought record sales for the badge. Although sale… more»

No Reserve Estate Find: 1952 MG TD

When someone decides to dip their toe into the water of classic car ownership with a project as their goal, many factors must be considered. Among them will usually be affordability and selecting a candidate that is not beyond… more»

Muscle Truck: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express

Dodge ventured into the muscle truck market in 1978, creating the Li’l Red Express which was all about performance and looks. Due to a loophole in the emissions laws, the 1978 editions came without catalytic converters and a 360… more»

French Group B: 1987 Citroen BX4TC

A few years ago, some of you may recall that our own Scotty G. bought one of the rarer Subarus ever sold here in the U.S. with his gorgeous 1988 RX Turbo sedan. You can find one of his… more»

Hot Rod Business! 1938 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe

Earlier in the week I covered this 1952 Dodge Wayfarer Business Coupe, and as usual, made a suggestion as to what to do with it. Many commenters offered their recommendations too and that’s always welcomed. Today, we’re going to… more»

Rolling Rarity: 1958 Edsel Citation

  The failure of the Edsel division of the Ford Motor Co. is an unfortunate legend. They were cars that nobody wanted, introduced at a time when no one was buying anything (1958: it was a recession year). Little… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1964 Pontiac GTO

This first-year GTO got restored some number of years ago and then left outside to the elements. So, some attention will be needed now with the body as well as the drivetrain. It has the desirable Tri-Power 389 cubic… more»

Straight from the Showroom: 9k Mile 1970 Chevrolet Impala

Boy, does this car bring back memories. I knew an older couple, Glenn and Gerry (short for Geraldine), back in the 1970’s that had a low-mileage, metallic blue 4-door Impala similar to this one. Even though it wasn’t a… more»

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