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BF Auction: 1950 Ford Tudor

While some people view a car as little more than a tool that will take them from Point A to Point B, others build a relationship that makes parting with their beloved classic unthinkable. That is what makes this… more»

18K Original Miles: 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

If you’re going to place a bet on which kind of barn find will have the lowest mileage, a convertible is a good bet. The likelihood of a car like a roadster being used solely in good weather and… more»

Off the Road Since ’98: 1985 Ford Mustang GT

This is a serious case of before and after, as the seller has found a diamond in the rough with this 1985 Ford Mustang GT convertible that was parked starting in 1998. The listing notes that the 5-speed manual… more»

Saved at Auction: 1984 Maserati Biturbo

Isn’t it amazing that the Maserati Biturbo is still being talked about all these years later? For a car that’s been maligned since pretty much the day it was first sold new in the states, the peak of 80s… more»

Korean War Veteran: 1953 Dodge M37

During World War II, the successful WC Series served Dodge and the U.S. military well. It would be replaced by the ¾-ton 4X4 M37 in 1951, just in time to help with the new war effort in Korea (you’re… more»

Numbers Matching: 1963 Porsche 356B

The word “survivor” gets thrown around a lot (I know I’m guilty of this) and oftentimes, it’s used to describe a car that still looks pretty decent while being nearly original. That means original paint in good to great… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1978 AMC Pacer Wagon

One thing you can say about American Motors is they weren’t afraid to take some chances. From the formation of AMC out of Hudson and Nash in 1954, they would dabble with this product or that one to see… more»

Executive-Owned: 1938 Morgan 4/4 Drophead Coupe

If you plan to spend your hard-earned cash on a particular make and model of classic car, finding one that once belonged to the Company’s Managing Director might be a great strategy. It is unlikely to increase its potential… more»

Arkansas Shop Find: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

It’s always amazing to see a long-parked barn find come back to life, regardless of make or model. Knowing an engine that been sitting dormant for decades and can still fire up with some coaxing is a testament to… more»

Fuelie Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet introduced its sports car, the Corvette, in 1953. But it wouldn’t be until 1955 that a V8 engine was offered. Two years after that, fuel injection was added as an option, enabling horsepower to approach or exceed one… more»

Unfinished Business: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

The C1 (first generation) of the Chevy Corvette continued into 1961 with the biggest change being a switch to twin taillights in a boat-tail rear-end. Nearly 11,000 copies would be sold that year, a record that would be broken… more»

X22 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

The first generation of the Chevy Camaro wrapped production in 1969. A record number were built to date as the run was 15 months long due to a delay in getting the all-new 1970 models ready.  Fewer than 5,000… more»

Barn Find Dust Returns: 1937 Oldsmobile Coupe

Not so long ago, in a galaxy you currently reside in, barn dust magically added thousands of dollars to the price of any vintage automobile.  The trend was so prevalent that more unscrupulous sellers were purposely dirtying up cars… more»

Barn Find Grand Tourer: 1983 Porsche 928 S

Ah, the Porsche 928: a car that commands strong money when in minty, low-mileage form, or a project that will go for pennies depending on how rough it is. There’s not much middle ground with these V8-powered grand tourers… more»

Rare Restoration Project: 1923 Bugatti

Bugatti has a history of producing some of the most desirable classics to grace the world’s roads. It spent decades flirting with bankruptcy, and even under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group as its halo marque, it sells every… more»

Coca-Cola Carrier: 1954 Chevrolet COE

Ever since Coca-Cola went mainstream in the late 19th Century, they’ve had some form of a distribution network. The more products they sold, the more complicated that network would become. Coke has been using delivery trucks from practically every… more»