Parts Car in the Rough: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Chevrolet and Ford competed head-to-head in the full-size market. That meant buyers had to choose between cars like the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie (Chevy usually won the sales game). The seller has a… more»

Bucket Seats and V8 Power: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix

There’s something appealing about a big Pontiac coupe from the early 1960s, especially one with a V8 under the hood and bucket seats inside. This 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix is listed on craigslist in the Spokane, Washington, area for… more»

Endearing Enduro: 1982 Honda XR200R

Despite being somewhat small, as in, smaller engine and smaller frame, this Honda XR200R is a serious off-road bike. Its lower seat height makes it user-friendly for folks who can buy pants at Target, unlike me. This 1982 Honda… more»

1972 Dodge Challenger 340 4-Speed Project

The heyday for the Dodge Challenger “pony car” was in 1970 and 1971. That’s when big-block V8 engines still ruled the Chrysler family tree, and the Challenger R/T had 383, 440, and Hemi 426 cubic-inch motors in its wheelhouse…. more»

Rare V8-Powered 1956 Hudson Hornet Hollywood

Well, what do we have here? It’s a 1956 Hudson Hornet “Special”, a model that has certainly escaped my attention. The seller claims that it’s one of only 200 “Hollywood Hardtops” assembled, so we’ll have to dig into that… more»

Memory Hauler: 1965 Johnny Express Truck

Did you want to be a truck driver as a kid? I did, so naturally I asked Mom and Dad, and/or Santa, for a Johnny Express. This 1965 Johnny Express truck toy can be found here on Facebook Marketplace… more»

Used as Intended: 1986 Subaru BRAT GL

Subaru’s BRAT has enough built-in oddity that it hardly needs help attracting attention, but this 1986 GL has another distinction: its odometer shows 254,588 miles. Offered in Helena, Montana, for $12,500 on Craigslist, this BRAT’s engine was replaced in… more»

Half Car, Half Cycle! Rupp Centaur Project

In mid-1973, I was lucky enough to go on a tour of the Rupp Industries manufacturing plant in Mansfield, Ohio. While I don’t remember seeing a Centaur, although they must have been well along in the development process, I… more»

Not-So-Long Roof: 1962 Falcon Wagon

As the owner of a ‘62 Falcon Futura, I’ve encountered a range of opinions from car enthusiasts regarding the significance, or lack thereof, of Ford’s early ’60s compacts. That said, I think most of us would agree that this… more»

Handbuilt Classic! 1976 Excalibur Phaeton

I would excuse you for thinking this car was just another tired-looking “neo-classic”, so common in the 1980s that they became parodies of the cars they were meant to imitate. This 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton, however, is a “real”… more»

Fastback Find: 1965 Ford Mustang C-Code

Today, the most desirable early Ford Mustang is probably the fastback. It wasn’t in the mix when the car debuted in the Spring of 1964 (1964 ½?), arriving in the Fall when the official 1965 model year began. The… more»

Big Block Muscle: 468-Powered 1967 Chevrolet El Camino

There’s something especially appealing about an El Camino with serious horsepower potential under the hood, and this 1967 Chevrolet El Camino certainly has what muscle car enthusiasts want. Listed on craigslist just outside Springfield, Oregon, for $42,000, this Chevy… more»

429-Powered 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

I may be setting myself up to be chastised by more than a handful of Mustang enthusiasts, but based on looks- and I mean only looks- the 1971 through 1973 Mach 1 is probably my favorite of all the body… more»

Montana Find: 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe

The seller’s photos were in a long and low format; my apologies for the composite photos. Without that, it would have cut off the ends of this beautiful 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe sedan, and that would have been a… more»

Sleeper Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The 1972 Chevrolet Nova was largely unchanged from 1971, yet production rose nearly 80% after labor issues hit GM the year before. This seller offers a nice sleeper that was stored for 10 years before being resurrected. It has a 350 cubic… more»

Mid-Engined Survivor: 1979 Fiat X1/9

Sometimes, an affordable price makes us think a car isn’t worth owning, or that the enthusiast community doesn’t love it. However, the opposite can also be true: a high-priced car isn’t nearly as special as we are led to… more»