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BF Auction: 1960 Imperial Crown

Of all the designs to debut for the 1960 model year, the Imperial Crown might just be the most radical and impressive. The Imperial line was Chrysler’s pinnacle of luxury and they really were impressive machines, but clearly, they… more»

BF Auction: 1959 International Harvester A-100

Some project candidates offer a world of possibilities if an enthusiast lets their imagination off the leash. Such is the case with this 1959 International Harvester A-100 Series Pickup. Its solid and relatively complete nature marks it as a… more»

Itty Bitty Roadster: 1949 Crosley Hotshot

Crosley Corp. (ala Crosley Motors) was an independent manufacturer of microcars in the 1940s and 1950s. The Hotshot was one of their products, a smaller roadster built for two that had no doors. One of its claims to fame… more»

Parked Since 1977: 1951 Hudson Pacemaker Custom

Have you ever imagined how different the American automotive landscape could have been if a few cards had fallen differently? If Hudson had access to a Ford or GM budget post-war, could it have continued to produce innovative cars… more»

Field Find Project: 1966 Chrysler 300

Not to be confused with the 300 “Letter Series” cars of the 1950s and 1960s, Chrysler introduced a “regular” version of the 300 that was more affordable. These 300s were produced from 1962 to 1971, even after the Letter… more»

Barn Find: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible

Finding a nice-looking Dodge Dart GT convertible in a barn has to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. I know, a Lamborghini Miura or some other multimillion-dollar supercar would probably be better, but it’s hard to go wrong here…. more»

No Reserve 1968 Mercury Cougar 390

Undeniably, some cars seem capable of ticking the right boxes and generating interest better than others. The First Generation Mercury Cougar is a perfect example because it took years to emerge from the shadow cast by its Mustang cousin…. more»

Patina in Black! 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

After years of playing second fiddle to the Ford Mustang, the Chevy Camaro came out on top in the sales game in 1978. Chevrolet sold more than 68,000 more Camaros than Ford did the Mustang II, in its final… more»

Forgotten Kit Car: Gazelle Mercedes SSK Replica

The appearance of a dusty, forgotten car can make most of us want to own things we didn’t previously covet. I’m a victim of this, personally, spying an old car that’s been forgotten by everyone but me, and wanting… more»

No Reserve Survivor! 1947 Dodge WC Pickup

As Dodge developed its light truck line from the mid-1920s onward, it offered a dizzying array of configurations. Still, its trucks shared car chassis and their bodies didn’t look much different from a sedan with a bed appended. Styling… more»

Rare C-150? 1981 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro ended its 12-year run in 1981. The design had been getting stale and an all-new car was just around the corner. But that didn’t stop more than 126,000 buyers from scooping up… more»

Rolling Tri-Five: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Some of the most successful U.S.-made automobiles were the 1955-57 full-size Chevrolets. With nearly five million units produced, they would go on to be known as the “Tri Fives”. The top-line Bel Air would be a best-seller, including this… more»

Just 1 Mile? 1968 Dodge Charger

The Charger may have been the comeback story of 1968. After selling less than 16,000 copies in 1967, a redesign of the B-body platform in 1968 changed output to more than 92,000 units. That number would not be broken… more»

Wants It Gone: 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Sometimes, you can just tell when a seller wants to be done with a car. This is a listing for a 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (mistakenly labeled a Phantom) and the seller is listing it on behalf of the… more»

50 Years In A Barn! 1940 Ford Standard Tudor

A Ford two-door “Tudor” (is that redundant?) with a flathead V8? Yes, please. Ford offered a “De Luxe” and Standard model in 1940 and the partially-painted grille identifies this 1940 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan as a Standard. The De… more»

Preserve or Restore? 1931 Ford Model A Pickup

It’s a 1931 Ford Model A pickup truck, and it’s here on eBay in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The honest what-you-see-is-what-you-get truck has been stored inside since 1975. The engine turns freely—with a wrench—and the ignition key is included. “Overall… more»