Non-Running Pony Project: 1966 Ford Mustang

The 1966 model year was a banner one for the hot new Ford Mustang. 607,000 units were produced in ‘66, a record that wouldn’t be beaten. A lot of them came equipped with a 200 cubic inch inline-6 and… more»

Sliding Doors and a Kissing Grill: 1954 Kaiser Darrin

When the sports car craze hit America after World War II, what passed for a sports car could be very different from company to company.  At Chevrolet and Kaiser, a sports car was a traditional chassis with a sporty… more»

Needs Love: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

Some enthusiasts possess greater self-control than me. If I were the owner of this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, I would not have been able to leave it parked in a garage in its current state since 1985. This classic deserves… more»

No Reserve: 1990 Ford F250 XLT Lariat

I admit that I once didn’t understand the appeal of Pickups. However, a past employer supplied me with one as a company car, and I quickly became a convert. I was impressed by the sheer versatility of these vehicles,… more»

Make an Offer: 1963 Studebaker Lark Custom

Studebaker joined a long list of vehicle manufacturers to disappear into the dusty pages of history books in 1967. It was unable to withstand the pricing war instigated by “The Big Three,” and even a merger with Packard failed… more»

Rare Regional Wagon! 1967 AMC Rebel Briarcliff

Upon first glance, this 1967 AMC Rebel Briarcliff Wagon looks rough. Ok, upon second and third glances it also looks rough, but if there was ever a wagon worthy of a full restoration, this rare 1 of 400 Briarcliff… more»

BF Auction: 1975 BMW 2002

The seller of this 1975 BMW 2002 recently purchased it from its original owner. It had been parked for approximately ten years, so it had to be serviced, but it now runs and drives as it should. It’s a… more»

52k-Mile Garage Find: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

It’s possible that the “sheer look” of GM’s downsized B-Body of 1977 was styling chief Bill Mitchell’s last great achievement. Even today, it looks better than a run-of-the-mill full-size car has a right to, and the racy backlite of… more»

Pre-AMC El Camino? 1951 Hudson Hornet

The Hornet was a full-size car initially built by the Hudson Motor Car Co. from 1951 to 1954, after which the company merged with Nash-Kelvinator to become American Motors. The early Hornets had a “step-down” design which means the… more»

Same Family Since 1977: 1960 DeSoto Adventurer

DeSoto had been a Chrysler Corp. brand since the 1920s. But by the 1950s, it was getting to be too much like a Chrysler for buyers to tell the difference. So, in late 1960, almost a year to the… more»

1 of 700! 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo

Boosting its sporting image, Fiat graced the Spider 2000 with an optional turbocharger for model year 1981. This 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo in Berkeley, California seeks a new owner after recently losing its indoor storage location. Check out… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1966 Jaguar 3.8S

Jaguar is best known for its sports cars, which blend performance with luxury. Models like the XK120 and E-Type command significant prices these days. They are impressive machines to drive, but not everyone wants a two-seat sports car or… more»

Ran When Parked: 1965 Plymouth Fury III

For the 1962-64 model years, sales of Plymouth’s full-size cars had been hampered by a strategic Chrysler error. They had been downsized to the B-body platform because the scuttlebutt was what Chevrolet was doing. That proved incorrect and they… more»

396/4-Speed Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has enough of the right stuff to grab the attention of most bowtie fans quickly, and there are plenty of positives here to get excited about.  However, this cool Chevy is also a project,… more»

Sunroof Turbo Coupe: 1979 Porsche 930

Is there ever a car you wish you could pull the trigger on, even if it’s well outside your budget? For me, the Porsche 930 is solidly in that category, not so much because I want to own a… more»

32K Mile Barn Find-Dust Included: 1978 MG MGB

A few days ago, I did a write-up for a 1967 Chevelle four-door.  The article was centered around the need for inexpensive classics that are simple to work on for first-time buyers.  The comments left by readers indicate that… more»

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