340/4-Speed In Violet 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

With a body that’s sleek from every angle, the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda looked great no matter what color it was wearing on the outside.  Adding one of the optional paints from Chrysler’s High Impact palette sweetened the exterior’s appearance… more»

Matching Numbers and Meissen Blue: 1959 Porsche 356

Every now and again, we have to remind ourselves that collector cars were not always considered items of extreme value. They were old, used vehicles that got passed around, much like the modern-day Boxster and Mustang. Not only were… more»

400 Upgrade: 1969 Pontiac Firebird H.O. Convertible

The “H.O.” designation for this beautiful 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible could easily stand for “heavily optioned,” rather than “High Output.” The first owner loaded this classic to the brim, guaranteeing a rapid and luxurious motoring experience. It no longer… more»

Snowbird Survivor: 1980 Buick Century

It’s amazing how nostalgia works. We can take something that was wholly unremarkable, if not downright poorly engineered, and make it seem lovely decades later simply because enough time has passed. And it’s not just cars I’m talking about:… more»

1988 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 Sports Cab Turbo

It’ll take a lot of power to turn those big wheels, but the seller of this 1988 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 Sports Cab says that a turbo has been added to the 2.6-liter engine and that gives it… more»

Big-Buck Resto: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

We’ve seen a few classics recently cross our desks at Barn Finds, where owners have invested heavily in their restorations. This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner perfectly demonstrates that trend, with its owner spending a cool $90,000 to bring it to its… more»

In A Garage For 10 Years: 1972 Honda CB-100 K2

The seller says they’ve had this nice-looking little Honda for two decades and just haven’t gotten around to finishing it and getting it on the road again. This 1972 Honda CB-100 K2 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in… more»

Machine Shed Find: 1968 Dodge Charger

The Charger debuted in 1966 as part personal luxury car, part muscle car. Sales were lukewarm based on the then-current B-body platform. But when all the B-bodies were redesigned in 1968, sales of the Charger exploded. It became a… more»

Desert Patina: 1976 BMW 2002

I try to keep up with auction results, but it’s near impossible to track every model across the multiple auction platforms that exist these days. The BMW 2002 Tii is a model I had incorrectly assumed had settled back… more»

Wildcat 375 V8: 1966 Buick Skylark Project

The Buick Special/Skylark began as a “senior” compact in 1961. In 1964, the cars – along with similar compacts from Pontiac and Oldsmobile – were promoted to mid-size automobiles. The cars received a styling refresh in 1966, and a… more»

Rolls-Royce Quiet: 1980 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

Marketed as being as quiet on the road as a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow four-door sedan, Ford’s new-for-1980 LTD Crown Victoria was a nice car for the time, at a fraction of the price of a Rolls-Royce, which goes without… more»

Not a Syclone: 1992 GMC Sonoma GT

When the GMC Syclone and Typhoon were introduced, they caused a massive stir in the domestic car and truck scene. Yes, both markets were impacted because few cars, much less trucks, packed the kind of performance and desirability that… more»

Solid SS 396 Roller: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

Although there are plenty of others, one of the fun factors about the Chevelle is that an SS package was available immediately, with Chevrolet wasting no time attracting buyers interested in something a bit more exciting than your average… more»

38K Miles? Two-Owner 1980 Buick Riviera

In terms of consistently high sales numbers, the 1979-85 generation of Buick Riviera was arguably the most popular, as buyers swooned over its crisp styling that was vaguely reminiscent of the original 1963 classic. Some will also argue that… more»

BF Auction: 1949 Willys Jeep Pickup 4×4

Willys-Overland Motors was founded in 1908 in Toledo, Ohio, which is where Jeep production is still located in the U.S., over 100 years later. This 1949 Willys Jeep Pickup 4×4 may surprise you once you dig into it a… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Lincoln Mark IV Survivor

As economic and regulatory changes in the early 1970s began to affect the auto industry, brands had to develop new ways to make their vehicles more interesting and more compelling. Given Lincoln’s position in the market, they weren’t aiming… more»

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