Dusty & Rusty – 1966 Chrysler 300 For Sale – $5,000
January 28, 2021
Sometimes you need muscle, sometimes style. This has a bit of both. The original Chrysler 300 hit the market in
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January 14, 1920 – John Dodge dies
January 14, 2021
John Francis Dodge, born 1864, and his younger brother Horace were inseparable as children. As the two grew, so too
January 12, 1822 – Lenoir, internal combustion engine inventor, born
January 12, 2021
Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir, Belgian engineer and inventor of the first commercially successful internal combustion engine, was born on this
January 5, 1933 – Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge breaks ground
January 5, 2021
The Golden Gate Bridge is among the most recognizable man-made landmarks in the United States, if not the world. The
January 4, 2011 – The last Mercury car
January 4, 2021
Introduced by Edsel Ford in 1938 for the 1939 model year, Mercury was promoted as a premium brand from Ford
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible – $7,000
November 29, 2020
If there was a certification class for Craigslist car browsing excellence, I think I would ace the course. I spend
Dusty & Rusty – 5 running trucks under $5K
November 28, 2020
This selection of dusty and rusty American pickups fall between the years of 1969 and 1974 and cover the Big
November 24, 1973 – The Autobahn gets a speed limit
November 24, 2020
Ah, the Autobahn. It’s where you go to put the pedal to the metal for unrestricted automotive thrills, right? Well,
November 21, 1967 – Rally driver and gymkhana pro Ken Block is born
November 21, 2020
The goal: memorize the course and get from the starting line to the finish line as quickly as possible without
Dusty & Rusty – 1934 DeSoto Airflow For Sale – $2,950
November 18, 2020
Some say the Chrysler and DeSoto Airflow, introduced in 1934, was ahead of its time, which is why sales sunk.
Dusty & Rusty – 1917 Dodge Brothers Roadster – $8,995
October 18, 2020
Horace and John Dodge are among the most fascinating automotive pioneers, at least in this author’s opinion. They started a
Dusty & Rusty – 1932 Chrysler CI – Runs & Drives – $7,600
October 17, 2020
Being alive in 1932 was tough. While the Great Depression may ring a bell, plenty of other tragedy and tribulation
Dusty & Rusty – 1959 Chevrolet El Camino – $4,500
October 17, 2020
Yesterday we celebrated the release of the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, so when this one came across my screen, I
Finely Finned 1957 Chevy 210 – $8,200
October 16, 2020
I am often amazed at how little info some sellers are willing to offer in a classified add for a
Dusty & Rusty – 1974 Chevy G10 Show Van – $2,500
October 8, 2020
Man, the ’70s were a wild time. I think. I wasn’t there. If I had been, I hope I would
October 3, 1935 – Peugeot introduces the 402
October 3, 2020
Peugeot debuted the model 402 at the Paris Motor Show on this day in 1935. The vehicle featured a number
Dusty & Rusty – 1966 Plymouth Barracuda V8 – $6,250
October 1, 2020
Yesterday we featured a 1970 Cuda, but today we’re talking about its older sibling, the Plymouth Barracuda. Don’t you hate
Dusty & Rusty – 1970 Plymouth Cuda – $8,900
September 30, 2020
The Plymouth Barracuda hit the market about two weeks before the Ford Mustang in 1964. While some argue that the
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