Cheap Classics

This week we're looking at cars not only built by Detroit area automakers, but reside there to this day. Out of these cheap classic cars for sale, which one(s) do you want to drag home. Hit the link in each description for more information! 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis - $4550 Coming straight out of Dearborn Heights, it's no surprise that this 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis only has 55,000 original miles. Heck, it's barely made it out of the parking lot it was designed in! Well, that may be a stretch, it could have come from any of number of Ford plants, but it's pretty dang close to headquarters. Perhaps this was a former executive's car? It looks great inside and out, besides getting battered on the passenger door. Talk about door dings... 1955 DeSoto Firedome - $7500 Tha...

The Model T was so good for Ford, that when it finally came time to replace it (after 20 years) they couldn't even make a Model U, they simply had to start over. The result was the Model A, which offered more timely styling and modern mechanicals. Like the T though, the Model A covered a variety of body styles, from coupes and convertibles to pickups, like this one. Found on Craigslist in Dallas, this 1931 Ford Model A truck is listed for $6,500. While that may seem like a pile of cash for an old, rusty workhorse, considering it runs, drives and stops, it may be quite a deal. Let's take a closer look. On the outside, yep, rust. It's hard to tell if it's seriously cancerous or just has a nice coating of oxidation that gives it that patina some of y'all are so fond of. What's beautif...

For a long time, Tri-Five Chevrolets were among the most collectible classic cars. While they remain quite popular today, current prices reflect the fact that many gearheads' interests are moving elsewhere (i.e. muscle cars and Fox Body Mustangs?). While that's bad news for people dreaming of a running $10,000 Chevelle, it's great news for anyone still interested in fixing up fabulous fins of the 1950s. That brings us to this gorgeous 1957 Chevrolet 210 Townsman Wagon for sale on Craigslist near Kansas City for just $5,000. No doubt it needs plenty of work, but this car could have gone for double or more just a few years ago. Heck, it even runs. Yep, the inline six still turns over and will run, just bring gas and a battery! Unfortunately, even if the three on the tree still shifts...

We're starting a new feature called Fast 5 Friday where we'll seek out great deals for cheap classics around the USA and beyond. Maybe we'll do themes, maybe we won't. Anyway, here's a few sweet project cars for sale under $5,000. 1. 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix - $2,000 Talk about deals! Ok, supposedly you get what you pay for, but for two grand you're getting quite a bit. This 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix for sale on Craigslist near Spokane, WA, is equipped with a 389, an automatic transmission and power brakes, power steering and even a power antenna! What else could you want. Well, it hasn't ran since 2000, but in the grand scheme of things, that's not that long. The interior is a bit rough too, and there's plenty of rust to go around, but with such a low starting point, there's a goo...