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Dusty & Rusty: 1972 Malibu Chevelle for sale (runs) – $1,850
28Sep By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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Dusty & Rusty: 1972 Malibu Chevelle for sale (runs) – $1,850

I don't think I am alone when I say one of my dream cars is a Chevy Chevelle. Alas, the model I want (1970 454 SS, duh), has skyrocketed in value over the past 10 years, making this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu more akin to the size of my pocketbook. If you're willing to settle for a couple more doors and a few less cylinders, than this old rig might be right for you too. Let's take a peek at this four door Chevelle for sale, found on Craigslist in Aberdeen, South Dakota for a penny pinching $1,850. Introduced for 1964, the Chevrolet Chevelle was the only all new American car for the model year. With Pontiac unleashing the GTO shortly thereafter, the Chevelle marked Chevy's entrance into the emerging muscle car market when the marketing department slapped a Super Sport package on...
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5 Barn Find Cars & 1 Flying Machine Under $10,500 on Craigslist Right Now
22Sep By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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5 Barn Find Cars & 1 Flying Machine Under $10,500 on Craigslist Right Now

You never know what you'll find cruising through Craigslist ads from around the country. This selection is sure to have something for just about everyone, even if you prefer to fly than drive. It'll be up to you to verify the "barn find" status of these rides, but each of the sellers of these fine vehicles claims that's what they are. Without further ado, here are five barn finds for sale, all $10,500 or under. 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne - $3,400 1964 Chevrolet For Sale The Chevrolet Biscayne was first introduced in 1958 as the brand's least expensive full size car. That's where it stayed throughout its production life, which lasted until 1972. This particular example, located in SE Michigan, is said to be a true barn find with just over 87,000 miles on its six cylinder and three s...
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Dusty & Rusty – 1976 AMC Pacer – $1,450
27Aug By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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Dusty & Rusty – 1976 AMC Pacer – $1,450

No, it doesn't have a driver's side door on it. But a lot of people drive around in Jeeps without doors, so maybe just take some inspiration from that? In any case, this 1976 AMC Pacer for sale in Tacoma, Washington on Craigslist is listed for a cool $1,450, and that does include the door! It needs some work, but if you're looking to build a Wayne's World car, this is a great starting point. The best view of an AMC Pacer The “first wide small car,” as AMC marketed the Pacer, was introduced to showrooms in February 1975. The Dick Teague design, later dubbed the Flying Fishbowl because of its 37% glass surface area, made waves as AMC's all new sub compact. In it's first year of production nearly 145,000 rolled out of the Kenosha, Wisconsin AMC plant. How does this one measure up? ...
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Dusty & Rusty – 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 4 Speed – $7,100
18Aug By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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Dusty & Rusty – 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 4 Speed – $7,100

For a long time the C3 Chevrolet Corvette, produced from 1967 until 1983, got a pretty bad wrap as salesman sports car or something your dad bought when he turned 45. These days, the wrapping is being ripped off to reveal a fun car that packs quite a bit of bang for the buck. While the latter half of the C3 generation suffered most of the ridicule because of sad horsepower ratings due to lower octane fuel and mandated catalytic converters, 1971 didn't do any favors for this one. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on Craigslist near Columbus, Ohio snuck off the production line just in time to beat the new regulations, but does that mean you should drop $7,100 on a base model? Let's take a closer look. In an era when dealers were flooded with muscle, you'd think America's Sports C...
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Dusty & Rusty – 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T – 440 & 4 speed – $8,500
17Aug By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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Dusty & Rusty – 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T – 440 & 4 speed – $8,500

The ever increasing popularity of muscle cars has made getting into the hobby with anything from 1964-1972 powered by a V8 a fairly expensive endeavor. Enter this 1967 Dodge Coronet "R/T" listed on Craigslist in Judsonia, Arkansas. The base price for a 1967 Coronet when it was new was $2,594, which is a hair over $20K in 2020 dollars. At $8,500, this Coronet is essentially priced as a used car in need of a little TLC. It looks like one too, take that how you want. We'll take a closer look, but first some brief history of the Dodge Coronet. The Coronet name was introduced in 1949 as the top trim line for Dodges. By 1955, it represented the cheapest cars from the brand. The name was put to pasture following 1959, only to be resurrected in 1965 as a mid sized car. By 1967 there were fou...
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Dusty & Rusty – 1969 Dodge A-108 Sportsman Van
16Aug By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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Dusty & Rusty – 1969 Dodge A-108 Sportsman Van

Even before the pause button was pushed on pretty much all social and professional activities in 2020, van life was growing increasingly popular. The feasibility of remote work has made the open road more accessible for adventurous folk of all ages and skills. While many people itching to hit the highway for extended periods of time opt for a conventional camper, Sprinter or a Transit Van, this 1969 Dodge A-108 Sportsman seems like a solid alternative, especially if you like to be the center of attention. This bare bones van has a running V8 and is ready for your personal touches. It could be yours for only $6,500 and can be found on Craigslist in Sacramento. The seller of this 14 window van doesn't offer too much insight into its condition, but they boast the 318 V8 and 727 Torque...
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Classified – 1970 Opel GT for Sale – $6,499
13Aug By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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Classified – 1970 Opel GT for Sale – $6,499

The original Opel GT is a sleek little German sports car that was introduced just in time to see the end of the swinging 60's. During the production run from 1968 to 1973 only 103,463 were built, making them relatively rare today. To level with you, this particular Opel GT for sale is my car, and I am not looking forward to selling it. But with a wedding coming, a house and three other classics to care for, something has to go. So I'll be as straight as I can with you. I bought the car in 2015 and drove it regularly until 2018 when I moved across country for a while. So it has been garaged the last couple years, but has been ran periodically. Unfortunately, the last time I pulled out of the garage, about two months ago, the brake pedal went straight to the floor. So, without further ado, ...
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Dusty & Rusty – 1951 GMC Truck
5Aug By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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Dusty & Rusty – 1951 GMC Truck

On June 28, 1947, Chevrolet released a brand new series of half, 3/4 and one ton medium duty trucks billed as Advance-Design. Featuring a major post war redesign, the trucks were also badged as GMC New Design. Together they were marketed as stronger and sleeker than the trucks they succeeded, the AK Series. The sales folks really had their work cut out for them, as the Chevy and GMC trucks were the best selling rigs in their class between their introduction and 1955, when they were replaced with the Task Force series. This handsome 1951 GMC isn't specified by its rating, but we do know it hasn't ran in 35 years. Does that make up for the lack of other information? If old blue turns you on, even though it doesn't, it could be yours for $5,900 a bit east of Pittsburgh, PA. Let's check it ou...
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Dusty & Rusty – 1966 Chevy Corvair
7Jun By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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Dusty & Rusty – 1966 Chevy Corvair

As we dive into this barn find Corvair, let's skip that Unsafe at Any Speed, stuff, shall we? Great, now that we have that out of the way, have a look at this 1966 Chevrolet Corvair convertible that has seen a partial mechanical restoration. It is located just outside of Toledo, Ohio and is listed on Craigslist for $4,000, which is how much the owner states they have invested in it. Is this air cooled, rear engine compact drop top worthy of your garage, or does it make you scream "Frunk it!" Introduced for 1960, the Corvair was Chevrolet's response to demand for compact cars. Facing increasing competition from VW and other imports, as well as new models from American automakers, such as the Ford Falcon and Rambler American, the Corvair intentionally broke from the norms of America...
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Dusty & Rusty – 10 muscle car projects under $10,000 on Craigslist right now!
12May By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
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Dusty & Rusty – 10 muscle car projects under $10,000 on Craigslist right now!

If you're on the hunt for a new muscle car project, we've curated 10 possible starting points for you from around the United States. These muscle cars for sale on Craigslist are all under $10,000 and deserving of restoration or resto-modding, depending on your ultimate goals. Let's gas. 1967 Dodge Dart - $7,500 If you're feeling the MOPAR love, this 1967 Dodge Dart near Chicago could be a bullseye. This former race car comes equipped with a running 440 and a 4-speed. If that doesn't check your boxes, maybe you should rethink your taste in muscle cars. 1965 Ford Mustang - $6,500 This 1965 Ford Mustang fastback is located in Des Moines, Iowa, and offers a great starting point for your Pony Car build. Equipped with a non running (but turning) 289 V8 and an automatic tran...
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