Showing posts with label 1977. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1977. Show all posts

March 10, 2023

Camping Conversion, 1977 Dodge Tradesman Van

Camping Conversion, 1977 Dodge Tradesman Van

Camping Conversion, 1977 Dodge Tradesman Van For Sale

Found this one being offered for sale by the owner on craigslist for $4,500 in Everett, Washington. This American classic fully-size passenger van upon Chrysler B platform under the Dodge brand well known as Tradesman released in 1977 has been fully rebuilt and undergoing converted into a light camper. It could be perfect as a family weekend car, if you're interested, a closer inspection is necessary.



October 31, 2022

1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback

1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback

1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback For Sale

Found this one of the collector items being offered for sale on Craigslist looking for $30,000 located in Seattle. As shown here is the final model of the first generation Celica, the 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback was designed and sold for the North American market, believe it or not, a large number of enthusiasts of vintage Japanese cars, especially the Toyota brand want this one.

It's about everything that Toyota manufactured during the 1970s and 1980s that always hit the nail on the head in terms of performance, reliability, and styling. With that in mind, this could be a remarkable example of the classic Toyota Celica GT that’s available here on the market today.


This is an original example of the interior, very cool for its age, and the cabin features seating in brown vinyl along with a color-coordinated dashboard, door cards, and carpets. Hard to find awkwardness in one photo, we hope all instrument works properly.


Powered by a 2.2-liter inline-four 20R engine transferred to the rear wheels by a 5-speed manual transmission with only 34k original miles on it. Runs and drives without any issues.






Details by owner
Calling all collectors! if you have been looking for the nicest Celica in North America, it is now available… This 77’ Liftback 5-speed is all original has zero rust and only 34k original miles! This particular Celica spent 20+ years in the Henninger Toyota Showroom and was purchased new from Frontier Toyota in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Three owners and comes complete with the tool kit, manual and service records dating back 30+ years.

This Celica is being auctioned on the Canadian enthusiast platform, formulaauctions.com and it is currently in British Columbia, Canada but can be imported to US extremely easily and I can arrange transportation to your door. Listed price is an estimate for this car as it is an auction. Feel free to text or call and I will send you the auction link!

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December 17, 2017

Very Rare Muscle Car, 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Very Rare Muscle Car, 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Very Rare Muscle Car, 1977 Pontiac Can Am For Sale

Found this one being offered for sale by the owner on Craigslist for $17500 about two days ago in Scottsdale, Arizona. As shown here one of the rarest American muscle cars was offered by Pontiac only in 1977 known as The Can-Am, based on Pontiac LeMans, and was created to be a special edition with a lot of power embedded into him.

This is the second example of its kind ever posted here, Pontiac Can Am they are a rare beast that has a Pontiac 6.6L 400 engine backed by a Turbo 400 transmission, and very few of them can survive for 40 years like this one example. With 65600 miles on it, the body and interior all look great for their age and were present well in photos makes curious me to come closer inspection.

It could be a stunning example of its model that was still run today, and looking for a new home.

ALSO SEE OTHER EXAMPLE: Ultra Rare, 1977 Pontiac Can Am



July 10, 2017

Completely Restored, 1977 Nissan Skyline Kenmeri GT

1977 Nissan Skyline Kenmeri GT

Completely Restored, 1977 Nissan Skyline Kenmeri GT for sale

This attractive Japanese sports car was offered in the 70s by Nissan Motors for the Japanese market only. It's the second time the coolest Nissan Skyline Kenmeri has been shown at autorestorationice.com, a rare offer for a used JDM car sold in the US market, but it is offered here today. Left-hand drive car and was legally imported from Japan.

The 1977 Nissan Skyline Kenmeri GT is the final model of its generation was restored in 2015 and is still awesome today proved well by photos. Powered by a younger 280ZX engine with tonnes of new parts it is very worthy to own.
It could be one coolest of Japanese collectible cars offered in the market today. The car was listed on Craigslist in Phoenix, Arizona for $68000.

ALSO SEE: Nissan Skyline Kenmeri GT-R



July 6, 2017

Patina Look, 1977 Subaru Leone 2-Door Coupe

Patina Look, 1977 Subaru Leone 2-Door Coupe

Patina Look, 1977 Subaru Leone 2-Door Coupe For Sale

Found this one on Craigslist looking for a new owner. It's a nice Japanese car offered by Fuji Heavy Industries manufacturer to American users in the 70s known as the Subaru Leone. The first generation 2-door coupe released in 1977, keeps its original condition and very cool for its age. The Leone is described as a perfect bone to be restored, running condition with its original engine and mostly original factory parts on it. The body looks solid with a patina look.

Although the photos do not represent all the sections, the owner claims that the body is in good condition with some natural rust, and the inside takes a bit of work to be perfect. To prove of claim, a closer inspection would be needed to get an accurate condition and also to find out how far work is required especially for feasibility.



It's a shame the seller didn't provide photos of the interior, but the seller said it was OK with normal wear of its age, we hope it's good and there's no rot there. A closer inspection would be necessary to determine its accurate condition, the car was listed on Craigslist about a day ago and was offered for sale by the owner.



July 3, 2017

Potential Example, 1977 BMW 530i Sedan

Potential Example, 1977 BMW 530i Sedan

A Lot Of Potential Example, 1977 BMW 530i Sedan For Sale

Found this one potential example of the BMW 5 Series lineage offered for sale at Craigslist for $5200 in San Diego, California. 1977 BMW 530i 4-door sedan listed as a barn find and one owner example with 77k original miles on it. All looks nicely shown in the photos. Unfortunately, the engine bay photos were unprovided.

The BMW looks well preserved from every angle provided, photos are limited, and lighting is not 100% ideal. Not a perfect condition but is a potential bone as a light restoration project, if you're one prospective buyer, must see it directly to get its actual condition to consider it as a good deal.

February 24, 2017

Toyota Celica GT Liftback 1977

Toyota Celica GT Liftback 1977

Up For Sale Toyota Celica GT Liftback 1977

Found this one immaculate example of the Japanese Mustang being offered for sale on Craigslist looking for $12500 located in Minnesota. As shown here is Toyota Celica GT Liftback released in 1977, it's the final model of the first generation Celica that was designed and sold for the North American market during the muscle car hegemony era, also intend to steal the hearts of the Shelby Mustang enthusiasts who not have enough budget to buy the original.

But unlike most cheaper imitation stuff, the Celica has a lot of good reputations by itself such as in the motorsports world championship, especially in many rallying competitions around the world. The engine base is great has good durability, is very reliable, and is fast but a good saver of gas than the Mustang, but not change anything, Mustang is Mustang it's about a different segment.

January 22, 2017

Perfect To Restored, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

Perfect To Restored, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT for sale

Found this one being offered on Craigslist looking for $7500 located in California. Very good object to restore, this an Italian classic car built in 1977 by Alfa Romeo well-known as the Alfetta GT, is a complete car, running and driving report. The car looks potential and promising, not so much rotten as seen from here, and seems not so wide to restoration.

This 1977 Alfa Romeo GT fair condition comes in a red body frame but the original is blue, not perfect but it has a good shape with a light rust issue. The owner claimed is a GTV model but the badge showed just GT which was understandable, he was not an Alfa Romeo enthusiast so not very familiar with these cars, so intends to sell them.

1977 Alfa Romeo GTV Interior

This a few works needed to be great again, the audio system very clearly in need, dash pad must be replaced and reupholstery could be good, especially for its both front seats. Overall it's a good base to renovate, no rotted shown here.

1977 Alfa Romeo GTV Engine

As you've seen here a 2.0 liter inline 4 engine non-turbo backed by manual transmission is said to run well and shift well, no issue but for sure must come to a closer inspection to accurately calculate. Could be great it's a perfect base to rebuild.



November 12, 2016

Vintage Italian Classic, 1977 Fiat 128 3P

Vintage Italian Classic, 1977 Fiat 128 3P

Rare Vintage Italian Classic, 1977 Fiat 128 3P for sale

Found one vintage Italian classic car being offered for sale in Tacoma, Washington, is a rare car especially in US. As shown here is 1977 Fiat 128 3P fairly cool red 3-door hatchback styled. Reportedly only 84K miles on it and has been restored, the engine bay look awesome so clean and tidy. All looks greats but is not perfect some has rust but mostly is original except the interior fitted BMW 320 seats. This could be one nice example of the Fiat 128 ever seen here at autorestorationice.com, find this car in Craigslist for $7500.

ALSO SEE: 1978 Fiat 128 3P Sport Hatchback



July 24, 2016

Limited Production, 1977 Chevy Monza Mirage

Limited Production, 1977 Chevy Monza Mirage

Limited Production, 1977 Chevy Monza Mirage For Sale

Here's found a unique muscle car that was listed on Craigslist looking for a new home. As shown here is the top of the rare Chevy Monza range known as the Mirage, which was released in 1977. The Chevy Monza was offered by Chevrolet and comes from a limited production line for the 1975-1980 model years, based on the Chevy Vega.

This could be a remarkable example of the 1977 Chevy Monza Mirage was recognizable by white paint, with red and blue racing stripes along the length of the car. It also features flared body panels, and a special air dam and spoiler. The sheet metal looks straight with no dents or rust.

1977 Chevy Monza Mirage Interior

No words for genuineness, but it’s the correct color scheme of the original interior. The appearance looks good, materials all look nice and clean. The seats, steering wheel, a gear lever has a good shape and the dash appears to be free of cracks. Hoped all features, instruments, and panels still work properly too.

1977 Chevy Monza Mirage engine

The engine compartment looks tidy with clean surfaces and organized wiring, was filled by a new 406 cui motor with a custom V8 intake scoop. Despite no details provided by the seller, it looks promising, bigger, and more powerful than the standard Vega engine.

The car was listed on Craigslist about 25 days ago still online when we write here, asking $12500 located in Lake County, Illinois. As always a closer inspection is needed to accurately condition.



April 9, 2016

1977 Mercedes-Benz 409 Crew Cab Truck

1977 Mercedes-Benz 409 Crew Cab Truck

Original Mint Condition, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 409 Crew Cab Truck

Here's we found this one in craigslist, unusual classic truck that you can seen on the roads, that was a rare truck in here, there aren't a lot of old Mercedes truck that on the US, very rarely seen especially like this condition. This an retirement of German fire service truck built in 1977 still in excellent condition with 57K kilometers or more than 35K miles on it, has been imported to the US currently are located in Medford, Oregon, and it was looking for a new home.

As we've shown here is 1977 Mercedes-Benz 409 Crew Cab Truck powered by a 4 Cylinders engine mated with manual transmission, it able ran on 65 mph for top speed and can produces 88 horse power. It can carry six persons and 1.5 tons of equipment. The truck seems has great potential as the camper conversion or just like it could actually be quite useful for many other thinks.

No engine photos and no with full interior shots are provided but it looks has perfect condition overall in and out, same as most fire trucks all over the world where is always on garage with excellently maintained to always be ready are top performance for duty only.



February 1, 2016

Awesome 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief 4x4

1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief 4x4

Awesome 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief 4x4

This American classic SUV offered by Jeep, similar to the Wagoneer it's a Cherokee Chief 1977 model year has been fully restored, and clothed in a fairly handsome bright yellow 2-door wagon body has 42000 miles on it. The owner provides very little additional info, just the points, but it’s hard not to be intrigued by the remarkable condition. Find it here on Craigslist posted about a month ago in New Bedford, Massachusetts for $18995.

January 19, 2016

Ultra Rare, 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Ultra Rare 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Ultra Rare, 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Found this one on craigslist today, the ultra rare American muscle car offered by Pontiac in the 70s, well known as the Can-Am as a special edition based on the Pontiac LeMans and also comes with a special option package and was only available in 1977. All look perfect has the correct shape, the seller claims is a great running car powered by the Pontiac 6.6L 400 engine mated with a Turbo 400 transmission only has 77K original miles on it. Less than 1,400 units were ever made and estimated less than 300 remain in existence and no one knows how many of those even still run today!

A really rare classic muscle car, that seems rarely used example and is always in dry storage like a time capsule, never been restored or custom, it is in absolutely remarkable condition. The car was offered for sale by the owner on Craigslist about a month ago, asking for $ 11900, located in Phoenix, Arizona.

ALSO SEE: Like new, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 W30



January 8, 2016

1977 Toyota Celica RA29

1977 Toyota Celica GT RA29

1977 Toyota Celica RA29

Here's a nice classic sport car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota designed to captivate of the American customers, especially to compete with locally the Ford Mustang. In the middle of the 70's, which is a hegemony of the muscle-car era still stronger, the Toyota tried offers the Celica come with a similar shape as the Mustang fastback with lower price. It's a really greats car it to be one of the best Japanese sport cars in US. Yes it's about a 1977 Toyota Celica GT series was often called the Japanese Mustang.

November 11, 2015

1977 Crown Bus

1977 Crown Bus

1977 Crown Bus For Sale By The Owner

Here's we found American classic school bus was built by Crown Coach Corporation, it's a Crown Supercoach Type D come with single-door, rear engine and single axle layout has powered by diesel-engine with automatic transmission still in perfect condition. It could be a nice start to conversion.

The pics as confirm, the body frame looks great without minus, no dent or rust issue. Unfortunately no interior and engine photos to make sure what kind works needed. This could be a seriously cool RV, food or party bus, it all depends where you invest money want. The whole of this, 8 of 10 points be given as a perfect vintage conversion bus with pretty decent prices compared with a small VW Bus, 1977 Crown Supercoach ready to go for $15000 location in Downtown PHX.



October 13, 2015

1977 Toyota Celica ST

Toyota Celica ST for Sale

1977 Toyota Celica ST

Here first generation of the Celica is a final model year released in 1977 manufactured by the Japanese car maker Toyota, as the pictures is a ST type come in 2-door hardtop coupe body styles, all original with some modernize upgrades, runs and drives good looking for new home.

The pics as confirm, the exterior looks so good with minus seem obvious couple rusted in the backside. The Interior and engine photos looks good but a little less unsightly cause it usage, I hope no reflect its performance and all panels, indicators still works well also. If you interested come to see is a must for sure condition, and right decision to take it or leave it. Overall it's one of the perfect Japanese classic car in original condition to light restoration project today, 1977 Toyota Celica ST for sale in El Paso.



September 24, 2015

Running Project, 1977 Vega Notchback

Vega Notchback

Running Project, 1977 Vega Notchback

This American subcompact automobile that was produced by Chevrolet, as the picture is the Chevrolet Vega notchback 1977 model year is a quite rare 2-door car, this one of 12K cars ever built. Yes it's running project car need some works to be completed.

The pics as confirm, all looks so clean and perfect shape, no dent and rust issue. Interior looks so nice and clean, engine photos looks good but you must asking which part needs to be completed in detail, if you want to continue this project. Come to see itself is highly recommended. It's a limited Chevrolet car, 1977 Vega notchback restoration project ready to go for $4400 location in Caldwell, Idaho.



September 14, 2015

Barn Find, 1977 Ford F150 4x4 Ranger XLT


Barn Find, 1977 Ford F150 4x4 Ranger XLT

This a barn find car, American classic 4x4 medium truck offered by Ford, it's sixth generation Ford F-Series truck built in 1977 is a F150 4x4 Ranger XLT model still on good condition it would be a great for restoration or mud truck. The F-150 is the most popular variant of the F-Series, it has been the best-selling vehicle and the best-selling pick-up in the United States for the past 50 years, awesome.

The pics as confirm, all looks so nice and clean, great and perfect original shape, no dent mentioned. No engine and interior pics to review, so you must go to see it directly. Overall it a nice American barn find truck, 1977 Ford F150 4x4 Ranger XLT ready to go for $10000 location in Land o lakes.



August 25, 2015

1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne


1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne

This American classic SUV made by Chevrolet, as the picture is a second generation K5 Blazer released in 1977 excellent condition come with rare 4 manual speed with granny gear. It has been fully restored as the original rules and has some upgraded but not explicitly mentioned. Ready to go for $13500.

The pics as confirm, the presentation is so coolest, from bottom to top, outside to inside except for engine side, there is no picture. So I leave it to you as a potential buyer to come ascertain whether the original engine still on there and perfectly works as the seller says. Overall it a coolest classic Blazer I hope the engine in straight line with expectations.


August 13, 2015

1977 AM General Bus


1977 AM General Bus

Here's a American classic bus made by AM General, as the picture is a city transit bus model was released in 1977 powered by 8V71 Detroit Diesel mated with automatic transmission good condition ready to go. Operated from 1974 until 1979, total 5K units ever made and this one of them looking for new owner. It's would be great bus conversion project.