Subscribe to our Newsletter!

Cheap Classic Cars

Winter is Coming! Conquer the snow with this International Scout
23Nov By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

Winter is Coming! Conquer the snow with this International Scout

First introduced in 1961, the International Harvester Scout hit the market as a direct competitor of the civilian Jeep. Building trucks was nothing new for IH; they'd been manufacturing them since 1907 and had even introduced the truck-based Travelall in the early 1950s. However, most of their market was heavy duty, making the Scout a standout product for the company. The early SUV took aim at the daily driver who also needed a go anywhere kind of rig. The result would live on from 1961 through 1980. This 1966 International Scout for sale (link below), is chock full of patina but runs well and can be yours for just $5,500. Let's take a look. While the first 3,000 or so 1966 Scouts would be first generation Scout 80s, later in the year it would become the Scout 800. While the se...
Read More
5 Affordable Classic Station Wagons for Sale on Craigslist
16Nov By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

5 Affordable Classic Station Wagons for Sale on Craigslist

As a kid, the mere chance of the popular kids seeing you exit a street legal elephant at school could have been enough to ask mom to drop you off down the street from the school. Then high school comes around and dad drops the keys to the family hauler in your hands. "It's all yours, pal. Take good care of her, he says." A suitable response of "Gee, thanks pop," is all that floats from your mouth. All hope of roaring into the parking lot in a street machines have been completely squashed by the two tons of steel, rubber and probably fake wood that now sits in the driveway. But hey, wheels right? Fast forward to today, ten bucks says you wish you still had that car. The rise of station wagons is among us! These 5 station wagons for sale on Craigslist are just a few of the potential project...
Read More
Check out this running & driving cheap hot rod: less than $3,000!
9Nov By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

Check out this running & driving cheap hot rod: less than $3,000!

Crazy deal alert! Finding any car that is running and driving for under $3,000 is nearly impossible these days. But getting your hands on a home built hot rod that is just about ready to rock for that price is like finding a unicorn in the middle of the ocean. No, we're not talking about narwhals either. This here is listed as a 1936 Woody that is built on a Chevrolet truck frame. It's got a rebuilt 235 that still needs to be broken in (no problem!) and a list of other goodies that makes me wondering why I am not driving across the state to get this right now. Let's take a closer look at this hot rod for sale on Craigslist near Spokane, WA. Hot rod build sheet Powering this custom hot rod is one of Chevrolet's most durable engines, a Stovebolt 235. It doesn't state what year...
Read More
70s Shaggin’ Wagon – 1974 Dodge Tradesman Shorty Van
24Oct By Brian CoreyNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

70s Shaggin’ Wagon – 1974 Dodge Tradesman Shorty Van

Are you looking to live that van life? Perhaps this 1974 Dodge Tradesman is the ride you've been dreaming of. No, it's not a Sprinter Van. It's better! And Cheaper! And fuzzier! Just look at all that shag carpet. ALL OF IT. And it can be ALL yours. This 1970s van for sale on Craigslist (link below) is located near Winston-Salem, NC for just $7,500, a small sum to pay for such a vehicle. This being a shorty van, it lands on my short list of want, want, want. While there is plenty left out of the description by the seller, this old van for sale deserves a closer look. Dodge introduced the full size Sportsman and Tradesman in 1970, identical other than the latter lacked seating. The name itself offers insight into its purpose, as these vans were favored by tradesman of all sorts. ...
Read More
The Family Racer – 1953 Hudson Hornet
21Oct By Brian CoreyNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

The Family Racer – 1953 Hudson Hornet

In October of 1951 Hudson introduced an all new car that would become an instant hit on the young NASCAR circuit. The Hudson Hornet, powered by a beastly inline six, would dominate the track and many credit its success with the birth of the saying, "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday." Well, it may be Friday when this post goes up, but this 1953 Hudson Hornet for sale is still selling. This four-door model presents well in its original form, but is ready for restoration (and then racing!). Although it's not currently running, what's impressive about this family race car is its price. This Craigslist classic car is currently listed for just $4,500 just northwest of Milwaukee. Find the link below. Is it worth it? Yeah. Oh, yeah. 1953 Hudson Hornet Exterior First impression: stance! Tha...
Read More
This 80K original mile Jeep J10 truck is cool, clean and cheap
14Oct By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

This 80K original mile Jeep J10 truck is cool, clean and cheap

So the new Jeep Gladiator is a bit out of your price range? Here's a better option, anyway, a 1974 Jeep J10 with the Pioneer package that can be found on Craigslist near Bozeman, Montana, check out the link below. Sure, there's no room for the whole soccer team, but it does have a rifle rack and I'm sure your dog will love riding in the bed. With a hair over 80,000 original miles on the clock and in current ownership of an 80 year old gentleman, this Jeep truck is sure to possess a few other goodies, such as minimal rust and the cleanest headliner of any 50 year old vehicle I've ever seen. That counts for something, right? Let's take a closer look at this running, driving V8 Jeep for sale. In 1974 Jeep, then owned by American Motors, pumped out 15,524 J-Series trucks, which inc...
Read More
True Barn Find – 1934 Chevrolet Standard Six
13Oct By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

True Barn Find – 1934 Chevrolet Standard Six

What's black and tan and white all over? This black 1934 Chevrolet with tan interior and white bird **** all over it. Lucky for you, it's all included in the sale of this barn find Chevy. Located on Craigslist near Bozeman, Montana, you can have the honors of yanking it out of its resting place if you fork over $7,500. Not a bad price to pay for a lovely piece of Depression era Americana. Taking into account where it sits, you get the sense this car was once a proud farmer's Sunday driver until it became a Monday beater. Luckily the owner never put out to pasture as it aged and instead allowed to hibernate as migrating birds nested above it for generations. Oh, if birds could talk. Are there parrots in Montana? Squak, Polly want a Chevy. Chevrolet Master or Chevrolet Standard Six ...
Read More
Take Home This Wishful Woody – 1950 Ford Country Squire Needs Help
16Sep By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

Take Home This Wishful Woody – 1950 Ford Country Squire Needs Help

In the early years of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford believed his car company should be self sustainable. He desired to build cars completely from the ground up. This meant mining ore, operating rubber plantations and growing trees for their wood to build Model T floorboards and other wood body parts. For the latter, Ford purchased some 500 wooded acres in Michigan, which provided a constant supply of lumber. That expansive forest would eventually become the source for complete bodies, birth the Ford woody wagons. Fast forward to 1950 and this Ford Woody Wagon, presumably a Ford Country Squire, rolled off the line. It's one of less than 23,000 built that year, still using real wood from Ford's forest. This example, badly in need of restoration, is found on Craigslist near Spokane, WA ...
Read More
That thing got a hemi? Yep! 1953 Chrysler Town & Country
6Sep By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

That thing got a hemi? Yep! 1953 Chrysler Town & Country

First introduced as a station wagon in 1941, the Town & Country nameplate from Chrysler has become a sought after badge in the collector world. In it's earliest renditions, the T&C featured wood paneling and luxurious interiors available with seating for either six or nine. Following WWII, the badge could be found on other bodies as well, including woodie sedans and convertibles. Starting in 1951, Town & Country chrome once again found its way onto wagons only. This 1953 Chrysler Town & Country hails from that era and is for sale on Craigslist near Syracuse. It can be yours for $9,995. Did we mention it has a hemi? First generation Hemi V8 Chrysler introduced its first production V8, a 331 cubic inch model, in 1951 in the Town & Country. While marketed a...
Read More
Gas Monkey Galaxie – Running 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 (really cheap!)
10Aug By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

Gas Monkey Galaxie – Running 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 (really cheap!)

Ole Richard Rawlings is passing on a stalled restoration project that could be a great score for someone looking for a little muscle to add to their collection. Offered directly by Gas Monkey Garage on Craigslist in Dallas for just $3,950, this running and driving 1967 Ford Galaxie appears to be a screaming deal. At least on the surface. Sure, it ain't perfect, but pop the hood and you'll find a 289 V8 that's connected to a four speed manual transmission. Uh, hello! Time to burn some rubber! Right? Not quite. This car will need a thorough inspection and a solid once over before anyone tries tearing up the streets. Of course, that could just be liability speaking. Let's take a closer look. Ford Galaxie Exterior At first glance, this blue and white Blue Oval looks pretty tired...
Read More
Facebook Twitter Instagram

Contact Us

©2022 Cars & Copy Media Co.
Proud Member of the Port Gardner Vintage Auto Club
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

If you learned something today,

please buy me a beer!