Rock Solid Survivor: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

The Pontiac Trans Am faced possible extinction in the 1970s, but the company’s decision to persist with production as part of the brand’s performance image was rewarded with excellent sales as the decade progressed. Subsequent generations offered significant performance… more»

Original 326: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

There is something undeniably attractive about buying a classic that has resided in a dry climate. It reduces the risk of significant rust issues that could sour the ownership experience. This 1967 Pontiac Firebird ticks those boxes, with its… more»

57k Original Miles: 1969 Pontiac GTO

There are words that can set the teeth of enthusiasts on edge due to their overuse. “Legendary” is one of them because it is often associated with vehicles that aren’t worthy of that accolade. No such questions are hanging… more»

Original Survivor: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Some manufacturers that have been lost in the mist of time deserved greater success than they achieved. AMC was one, and Studebaker is another that springs to mind. The latter didn’t produce any genuinely bad cars, but it simply… more»

One Year Only: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Hiding in this garage is one of the rarer muscle cars from the 1970s. It proves that Pontiac continued positioning itself as the home of performance within the General Motors empire. It is a 1977 Can Am, a tidy… more»

No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Purists typically prefer unmolested classics, but this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that the right car can generate significant interest, even when modified. A previous owner sank a considerable sum into this beauty to extract improved performance, but the time… more»

BF Auction: 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi

It has been said many times that a vehicle is only original once. Yet, many enthusiasts looking to make a vehicle “their own”. The new owner of this 1987 Chrysler Conquest can do just that. While this low mileage… more»

BF Auction: 1984 Dodge Rampage

When a vehicle achieves a five-figure sales total during a three-year production run, it is fair to classify it as relatively rare. That is the story of the Dodge Rampage, and this 1984 edition is from the final year…. more»

No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Few vehicles in automotive history can be considered truly legendary. The Ford Model T was one, and the Volkswagen Beetle was another. Both cars rolled off the line in enormous numbers, providing affordable transport for the masses. This 1967… more»

Hidden Surprises? 1966 Volvo 1800S

I will honestly raise my hand and admit that I was never a fan of Volvos. I saw them as staid and boring cars from a company that traded more on its safety credentials than its performance prowess. This… more»

55k Documented Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National

Some people will sit down to watch the same movie or read the same book repeatedly simply because they like it. That is how I feel about the 1987 Buick Grand National. I acknowledge that the GNX was a… more»

Original Steel: 1965 Ford Mustang

Finding a classic car in a shed wrapped in plastic will sometimes cause enthusiasts to twitch. That is an excellent strategy for excluding dust and trapping moisture that can wreak havoc on steel. However, this 1965 Mustang might surprise… more»

61k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS

Enthusiasts considering a classic purchase often face the decision as to whether they should preserve their unmolested investment or if treating it to a cosmetic restoration is the best option. That is the choice facing the new owner of… more»

Montana Barn Find: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

We see our share of classic Pickups at Barn Finds, and their ongoing popularity makes the trend understandable. Genuine survivors make ideal project candidates, regardless of an owner’s vision for the vehicle. This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup was recently… more»

Amazing Aussie Garage Find: 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT

UPDATE 11/28/2023: There are times when I write articles like this, and I quote a potential sale price where I’m wide of the mark. That was conclusively the case with this 1970 Ford Falcon GT because I significantly underestimated… more»

1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with 9k Genuine Miles!

Every classic car has a backstory, and some are more fascinating than others. The seller provides little information regarding the history of this 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, so we are in the dark about how a car with forty-five… more»

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