One True Owner? 1959 Plymouth Suburban

This listing caught my attention because of the way it’s worded, “This is a true one-owner car..” I guess the adjective “true” threw me off as I think of words more along the lines of “one actual” owner as… more»

18 Years in the Barn: 1987 Porsche 944

The Porsche 944 remains a sought-after sports car that offers strong value in today’s market, especially compared to other Porsche models. Unfortunately, as is often the case, project-grade versions can sometimes be unreasonably priced as sellers sense an opportunity… more»

Parked In A Garage For Years: 1980 Ford Pinto

There are nice Pintos and there are nice Pintos. This four-speed, 100% original 1980 Ford Pinto is on the higher end of the “nice” scale, in my opinion. It was in Washington State its whole life and that probably… more»

Let’s Go Racing, Dutch Style: 1969 DAF 55

We met the DAF a few articles back when we discovered that Michelotti crafted his first beach car – called the Shellette – from a Daffodil. But here is a more purposeful example listed on facebook Marketplace – this… more»

14k-Mile Museum Piece: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

The 1954 merger between Studebaker and Packard didn’t solve their financial problems, and the surviving company (Stude) continued to bleed for another dozen years. The Avanti was conceived as a halo car for the 1963 model year, one that… more»

Triple-White 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

There’s something about a Lincoln Continental Mark IV that gets to me. It could be the era that I grew up in or just the look and the luxury. Or maybe it’s the Frank Cannon connection or all of… more»

Matching Number Project: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

The other day, I watched one of those junkyard crawl car shows that stream online, and the host was singing the praises of a third-generation Dodge Charger R/T, such as today’s 1971 subject. What I learned that I didn’t… more»

Driveway Find Bubble-Top: 1960 Chevrolet Impala

Remember when automobile manufacturers restyled their cars every couple of years? Chevrolet was no exception, and the 1959-60 models come to mind with their “batwing” styling. They were lean-looking and more futuristic than the bulky Chevies of 1958 (which… more»

The Perfect Daily Driver? 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II

The seller of this 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II believes his car is the perfect daily driver, so if it’s an original baked patina appearance you’re longing for, he just might be correct.  This one’s described as a turn-key Mopar… more»

Damaged Kit Car: 2021 Superformance Cobra

Oftentimes, we talk about buying a high-end kit car for a discount when one appears as a roughed-up and unfinished project in an owner’s garage. This is a common tale, when an ambitious builder hands over a fair chunk… more»

Hunting Rig: 1979 GMC Jimmy

In the world of square bodies, it is rare to find anything approaching a deal these days. Put simply, too many owners and enthusiasts know that there is tremendous demand for these vehicles and as such, you can charge… more»

BF Auction: 1952 Dodge B-3-B

When Dodge introduced the B-3-B truck, it wanted people to know it was well-built and ready to work. Just take a look at the grille of this 1952 Dodge B-3-B. It proudly wears its “Job Rated” badge. It might… more»

BF Auction: 1990 Ford Mustang 7-UP Edition

You don’t have to be a fan of 7-Up to appreciate this Foxbody Mustang! It’s one of the few special-edition 7-Up Mustangs built and is in fantastic condition. It’s currently showing 69k miles and is located in Las Vegas,… more»

Nearly Forty, You Say? 1986 Monte Carlo SS

Seeing the presence of a 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo on our Barn Finds assignments board, my mind went right to the 1970s Montes. I’ve always wanted one, and I found myself briefly confused when the SS of the 1980s… more»

Up on Blocks: 1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type

The LeSabre was Buick’s full-size family car from 1959 to 2005. It was not an automobile normally thought of as a performance machine, but Buick attempted to give it that image with the 1987-89 T-Type package. Production numbers weren’t… more»

Ordered Without Options: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Collectors tend to focus a lot on the rarity of a certain make and model of a car or its options.  However, finding a limited production car from the eighties is hard.  Modern production is focused on punching out… more»