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BF Auction: 1963 Citroën DS19

Few cars have created such a sensation upon their release as the Citroën DS19. From its unique, aerodynamically efficient styling to its radical suspension, the DS pushed the boundaries of what was possible in automotive engineering. It enjoyed an… more»

Barn Find? 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

The vagaries of buying a car sight unseen are bound to rouse a heated online debate among car folk. As on many things, I fall somewhere in between; for example, if I were spending new house money on a… more»

389 V8 Yard Find: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a performance-oriented personal luxury car based on the popular Catalina. The second-generation arrived in 1965 and the Grand Prix would be differentiated by a formal roofline rather than a fastback. We’re… more»

Great Project Car: 1965 Buick Riviera

About 25 years ago, I decided that I was going to buy a first-generation Riviera the first chance I got, but because I was a young man at the time and a comedy of errors kept us apart, it… more»

1 of 287 Hemi: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Here’s one of the true icons of the muscle car era. A 1970 Dodge Challenger, equipped as an R/T with a numbers matching 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 (fewer than 300 were assembled). This one was treated to a… more»

How the Mighty Have Fallen: 1938 Cadillac Convertible Sedan

In the not-so-distant past, a prewar Cadillac convertible sedan was considered a desirable classic with a price tag to match.  Average collectors looked at them like poor kids peering in a candy shop window.  Although they are still one… more»

Wandering Roller: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad

The original Chevrolet Nomad from the “Tri-Five” years of 1955-57 are considered iconic today – and can command big bucks. That configuration was as a 2-door “Sport Wagon” which had a unique body from the windshield back. But the… more»

Bargain Bullet Bird? 1962 Ford Thunderbird

The 1961-63 era of Ford Thunderbirds are often referred to as “bullet birds” because of their futuristic styling. Though they didn’t sell quite as well as the generations right before and after, they may be more popular with collectors… more»

Party Pack: Trio of 1965 Pontiac GTO Projects

The Pontiac GTO was one of the surprise sellers in the 1960s (another being the Ford Mustang). Instead of the presumed annual demand of 5,000 units, the GTO sold 32,000 copies in 1964 and another 75,000 when the 1965… more»

Formal Roof: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

In 1962, the Chevrolet Bel Air and Impala Sport Coupes had different rooflines. The year before, they were both “bubble tops” with a lot of glass. But in ’62, the Impala gained a formal roofline that instantly set it… more»

BF Auction: 1973 Honda CB350F

UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price! Be sure to make them an offer. With only 4,340 miles, it’s sad that this four-cylinder 1973 Honda CB350F wasn’t used more than it was. These were and still are… more»

1 of 700: 1958 DeSoto Firesweep Convertible

For years and years, there were four core brands at Chrysler: Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, and DeSoto. However, by 1958 it was becoming apparent that Chrysler had too many players. While there was an industry contraction of about 20%, DeSoto… more»

Easy Resto: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Sometimes the story behind a classic can be as interesting as the car itself. Take this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 as a prime example. The first owner followed an unusual path when purchasing the vehicle, and the rest of… more»

Yard Finds: 1972 Plymouth And 1968 Cadillac

Usually when we see a pair of cars for sale in the same listing, they have something in common. Such as a running 1965 Ford Mustang with a 1966 parts car. In this case, they appear to have nothing… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible

Some classics have backstories, and this 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible may be no exception. The seller states that it underwent a restoration in the 1990s before being parked for decades. Why this occurred is unclear, but the photos suggest… more»

Snowbank Special: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere

After being launched as a high-end version of the Plymouth Cranbrook in 1951, the Belvedere became a series of its own in 1954. A broader selection of body styles was added and the Belvedere stuck around for another 16… more»