Mar 31, 2018  •  For Sale  •  26 Comments

The Top Works: 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

The retracting roofs on these Skyliners are not as troublesome as most people think. There is a complex system of motors, relays, lift jacks, limit switches, and locks but they all play well together. The roof doesn’t leave much trunk… more»

Mar 31, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  42 Comments

Like New: 1937 Plymouth Business Coupe

The big change for Plymouth in 1937 was the addition of safety features, things we take for granted today. These include recessed controls and a rounded edge on the bottom of the dashboard. This Plymouth listed here on eBay has… more»

Mar 27, 2018  •  For Sale  •  28 Comments

Massive Oregon Stash: 1940 LaSalle Series 52

This LaSalle, listed here on craigslist, is one of 390 cars that were collected and stored by the owner. They are finally letting them be sold off. This LaSalle was restored at some time and has been under a… more»

Mar 27, 2018  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

Muffler Shop Find: 1954 Packard Convertible

Imagine looking into the gloom of an old muffler shop and seeing the dusty shapes of old cars and piles of parts. In the midst of all this sits a red Packard Convertible. What’s not to love about a classy… more»

Mar 20, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  62 Comments

Upscale Muscle Survivor: 1968 Plymouth GTX

In 1969, Plymouth had a couple of go fast cars that looked a lot alike. There was the base 335 horsepower 383 V8 and a four-speed for $2,896. It could get you through the quarter mile in the low 15s. Or,… more»

Mar 19, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  25 Comments

Shiny Red Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Ain’t this shiny red T-Bird a beauty? It would certainly get lots of attention around town. The Thunderbird was a quick response to the Corvette, but as a personal luxury car rather than a sports car. It was built… more»

Mar 16, 2018  •  For Sale  •  22 Comments

Ready To Rumble: 1970 Corvette 454 4-Speed

Doesn’t this Corvette look great? For many folks, of all the C3 variations this is the perfect one (except for perhaps the color and no AC). It an has the chrome bumpers, big block engine, 4 speed, and power… more»

Mar 16, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  24 Comments

Red And Red: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

By 1975 there was little left of the glory days of the 1960s. Economy, safety, and luxury were more important than performance. For 1975, both a Chevy 6 cylinder and a little V8 were offered, as well as the… more»

Mar 16, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  34 Comments

Just 998 Miles! 1968 AMC Rambler American 440 Wagon

Grab your thesaurus to describe this pristine time machine. This Rambler Wagon has been detailed and looks nicer than it did when it was new in the dealer’s showroom. It is said to have rambled less than 100 miles… more»

Mar 16, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  27 Comments

Needs Some Love: 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible

Here’s another droptop with potential, a Furry III. The seller says it could use some love, but couldn’t we all? The Furry is a full-sized Plymouth and the  III was the top trim model until the Sport and the VIP… more»

Mar 15, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  11 Comments

Treasure Or A Mess? 1969 Dodge Polara Convertible

It’s spring at last and almost convertible weather. Here’s a red convertible listed on craigslist that looks promising. It’s said to have only about 40,000 miles, the paint looks decent from here, it’s got the original hubcaps, and there’s not… more»

Mar 13, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  6 Comments

Rusty Eyebrows: 1960 Dodge D 100 Pickup

Old pickups are popular these days, but most are of the Chevy or Ford variety. For those of us who think different is good, there are other choices. For Mopar fans, here’s an old Dodge farm truck listed on craigslist in Raleigh, North Carolina…. more»

Mar 11, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  30 Comments

Mostly A Mystery: 1932 Chevrolet DeLuxe Phaeton

Imagine cruising with the top down in this old Chevy. Wouldn’t it be grand to finish the restoration of this grand Phaeton? Unfortunately, pre-war cars like this 1931 Chevy are often not worth restoring because a nice example can… more»

Mar 11, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  24 Comments

Stout Tow Rig? 1975 Chevrolet Suburban

Station wagons are really popular these days but if you need a bit more room and good towing capacity to drag your gear around, these old Suburbans are great. In California, it’s even better if they are from 1975… more»

Mar 8, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  21 Comments

14k Mile Survivor! 1977 Chevy K5 Blazer

We see so many ads claiming vehicles to be low mileage survivors and are always skeptical. This once, I really believe the ad here on craigslist for this 14,000 mile Blazer. The owner used it for a year and… more»

Mar 6, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  22 Comments

Long Damp Nap: 1931 Cadillac LaSalle Sport Coupe

The LaSalle was a General Motors “companion make” created to fill the gap between Buick and Cadillac. The least expensive Cadillac was over $3,000 and the most expensive Buick was a little over $2,000. It was more than just a baby… more»

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