Drag Strip Bound? 700 HP 1969 Pontiac Lemans

If you have been around the car scene for any length of time, you either know someone or you’re the one whose project just stalled. A new job, kids, and, in this case, moving out of state can prompt… more»

Flair-Bird in the Barn: 1964 Ford Thunderbird

The 1964-66 Ford Thunderbirds earned the nickname “Flair-Birds” for their focus on luxury. That compares to the “Bullet-Birds” of 1961-63 due to their styling. The cars sold quite well, and this 1964 edition has been in a barn in… more»

4th Gen Rarity: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

The word “legendary” tends to get thrown around too much, but the Chevrolet Monte Carlo truly deserves the moniker after its highly successful runs on the NASCAR circuit, let alone its popularity as a personal luxury/muscle car for the… more»

5-Speed Survivor: 1999 Audi A4 Quattro

This car doesn’t have one speck of barn dust on it, but it’s a rare color, and it has Audi’s Quattro system, a V6, and a 5-speed manual, so I thought I’d give it a shot. This 1999 Audi… more»

Air-Cooled Survivor! 1966 Chevrolet Corvair

Chevrolet redesigned the Corvair for the first and only time in 1965. Hardtops were now offered in two- and four-door formats (Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan), and many of the issues that Ralph Nadar had with the engineering of the… more»

30-Year Barn Finds: Pair of 1964 Ford Galaxies

One of the hottest competitions of the 1960s was between the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie. Both cars debuted in the late 1950s and stuck around at least midway through the 1970s. Chevrolet likely won the sales battle each… more»

Jekyll and Hyde: 1960 Volvo PV544 Hot Rod

The need for speed drives us to do many things. They are rarely easy or make much sense, financially or otherwise. The seller of this 1960 Volvo PV544 has done a bang-up job of reminding us what is possible… more»

BF Exclusive: 2005 Porsche Cayenne S

I know this isn’t the kind of vehicle we typically feature, but as someone who was a teenager when the Porsche Cayenne debuted, this is one of those vehicles I have a soft spot for. Like most teenagers, I… more»

Movie Star Car: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

George Barris. Since the mid-1960s, the name has always sent a shiver down my spine. The Beverly Hillbillies truck, the Batmobile, the Munsters’ Coach, and Drag-U-La are the popular TV show creations we loved back then. But the Barris… more»

Air Grabber Hood! 1971 Plymouth GTX

Plymouth developed the GTX as its intermediate muscle car to rival the Pontiac GTO. It existed as its own Model from 1967 through 1971, after which it existed as a trim package on the Plymouth Road Runner until 1974,… more»

Golden Opportunity: 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455

When I look at a classic project car, my mind immediately starts tallying the cost to get it to a point where I would be happy driving it. Luckily, this Buick Grand Sport 455 is in decent enough shape… more»

The Great One: 1969 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac dealer sales brochure for 1969 is quoted as saying, “For people who think driving should be fun…”. The craigslist ad for this particular GTO says “1969 GTO, real- Not a Clone.” The catchphrase at the time was… more»

If It Ain’t Broke: 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis

In 2005, for buyers who thought the Buick LeSabre might be getting just a little too modern, Mercury still had the answer. The Grand Marquis, born in 1975 as an upgraded Marquis, was for people who wanted no part… more»

Oval Window Project: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle

When you say the words “oval window Beetle” to air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiasts, it traditionally elicits a reaction of excitement and intrigue, knowing that it’s an early edition of the fabled Bug. However, it can also trigger sadness, knowing this… more»

BF Classified: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

SOLD! Whether it’s a Coupe, a Fastback, or a Convertible, you can’t ever go wrong with a first-generation Ford Mustang. This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible left the factory with the 225-horsepower A-code 289 V8 and has since gained a… more»

End Of An Era: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

America produced numerous personal luxury cars over the years that earned the nickname “land yacht”, but if one was ever worthy of being called a terrain battleship, it might be the 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe like this one… more»