Reliable Rare Cruiser: 1950 Willys Jeepster

“You’ve come a long way baby” a certain cigarette advertisement once proclaimed. But I’m not talkin’ smokes here, I mean Jeeps. From its utilitarian-military origins to six-figure over-wrought Grand Wagoneers, Jeep has covered a lot of middle ground along… more»

Still in the Barn: 1972 Mercury Montego MX

The Montego arrived in 1968 as Mercury’s reworked mid-size offering. Akin to the Ford Torino, the Montego was in production through 1976 (as was the Ford). The automobiles were treated to a redesign in 1972 and – as was… more»

Roaring ‘20s Throwback: 1978 Excalibur Phaeton

The Excalibur automobile was conceived by Brooks Stevens in the 1960s. Stevens was head designer at Studebaker in those days and he started up a company in Wisconsin to build the Excalibur, which was a replica of the 1928… more»

Hemi Pickup! 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8

The Charger nameplate returned to the Dodge fold in 2006 using the LX platform. Unlike the Chrysler 300 (also an LX), it was a performance machine and could be equipped with a 6.1-liter Hemi V8. And like the 300,… more»

Supercharged 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

A Golden Hawk painted gold – how appropriate! This seller is pruning his collection, so he’s sent the Hawk to the auction block. Wearing an older restoration, the car is still nice enough to pull a trophy at local… more»

BF Auction: 1981 Chevrolet Silverado K20 4X4

UPDATE—The seller had the professional photographer come back to retake a few of the photos with the truck washed and dried so that bidders can get a better idea of the truck’s overall condition, so we’ve extended the auction… more»

Solid Big Block Project: 1974 Jensen Interceptor

Of all the things that have been said about the Jensen Interceptor, I think maybe Jay Leno summed it best when he commented, “It’s like a Dodge Coronet that went to college at Oxford”, referring to a restored 1974… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Buick GS 350

There are many reasons why an owner will choose to part with a beloved classic, but that decision is made difficult when it is due to circumstances beyond their control. However, it is one faced by the owner of… more»

Show Car Spectacular: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

That twin-scoop hood. The big chrome front bumper. The hood-mounted tachometer. This 1967 Pontiac Firebird looks bad to the bone, even before you read the magic script on the intakes and the trunk lid: “400,” it says, as in,… more»

Garage Find: 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6

I have always been proud of my willpower, but admit that I would struggle to own a classic like this 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 and leave it hidden in a garage for two decades. Such has been the… more»

Turbocharged V6: 1985 Buick Grand National

The Grand National was a turbocharged performance version of the Buick Regal. Various iterations were offered between 1978 and 1987, sometimes lumped in with the Turbo-T and T-Type models. At the heart of the Grand National was a 3.8-liter… more»

Worth Fixing? 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

It is fair to say that with the ready availability of high-quality reproduction parts, it is possible to perform a faithful restoration on virtually any post-war American classic. However, the big question facing many enthusiasts is whether such an… more»

14 Year Stalled Restoration: 1935 MG PA

Determining exactly which car was the “first” sportscar can lead to a very heated argument. While the search begins before World War II, it may come down to your definition of what a sportscar is.  Should gobs of horsepower… more»

Driver-Grade Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

I am probably not alone in believing that the C3 Corvette is best photographed from a low angle. Doing so accentuates the sleek and aggressive lines that help these classics to stand out in any crowd. These cars are… more»

428 CJ/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Project

Some enthusiasts will avoid completing another person’s unfinished project for fear that there might be hidden nasties to sour the experience. However, this 1979 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is at a point where they should have little trouble determining… more»

What’s It Worth? 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

Alfa Romeo introduced the Giulietta in 1954 as a series of automobiles built in Italy through 1965. All sorts of body styles were offered, and the one likely most recognizable in the U.S. is the Spider (aka 2-seat roadster)…. more»

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