Though U.S.-made compact cars would become all the rage in the early 1960s, it’s often forgotten that American Motors and Studebaker got there first. For AMC, they resurrected the Nash Rambler and called it the American (in 1958), and… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Cute Convertible: 1962 Rambler American
I’ll admit it, I like sixties’ vintage convertibles. Yeah, they’re usually noisy in top-up mode, frequently leak in heavy rain, and provide a bit of cowl shake, but I still appreciate their simplicity and lack of pretension. A perfect… more»
Hot T-Bird: 1987 Ford Thunderbird
Sometimes, you just have to respect the build. It’s not always our cup of tea, or the type of vehicle we’d build for ourselves, but when someone clearly has a passion for a specific model, who are we to… more»
Rocket Age Project: 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
One of the fun automotive eras that blossomed in the late fifties was jet-age styling, or space-age styling, which included features such as futuristic trim and pronounced tail fins. While the 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 may not have had… more»
Former NHRA Champ: 1967 Mercury Comet Voyager
Are you familiar with the 1967 Mercury Comet Voyager? I wasn’t, but it turns out it was a one-year plain mid-size wagon that was a step down from the Villager with its faux woodgrain paneling. Fewer than 5,000 copies… more»
Former Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette received a long-awaited redesign in 1963 and – with it – a new body style was offered: the Coupe. It came with a split-window arrangement in the back that proved to be a one-year-only deal as… more»
Buick V6 Surprise: 1979 Chevrolet Chevette
A 1979 Chevrolet Chevette probably isn’t the first car that comes to mind when someone mentions a hot rod, and that’s exactly what makes this one interesting. Listed on craigslist in Newberg for $5,500, this little rear-wheel-drive hatchback has… more»
BF Classified: 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Four-Seater
Few brands have stayed as true to their heritage as Morgan has. Their Plus 4 model was produced off and on from 1950 until 2020, when they introduced their new CX platform. The Plus 4 kept the same basic… more»
BF Auction: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Back in 2020, this 1989 Mercedes 560SL was found in the original owner’s garage, where it had been parked for over a decade. The seller, a 30-year Mercedes-Benz technician who says this is the 25th R107 SL he has… more»
Nicest One Left? 1948 Crosley CC Four
There are numerous factors to take into consideration regarding what could be considered a good deal in the vintage auto market, and if having a large footprint isn’t high on your list, this 1948 Crosley CC Four might be… more»
Hand-Built Body: 1929 Ford Model A Speedster
Custom builds come in all shapes and sizes, as demonstrated by this 1929 Ford Model A Speedster. Its creator didn’t aim for pristine presentation; instead, they recreated the look of a vintage racer that will undoubtedly turn heads. What… more»
Driving Project: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air
Decisions, decisions. The next owner of this 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air potentially faces plenty of choices. They could opt for a faithful restoration, or bolt something more potent beneath the hood as part of a custom build. The beauty… more»
Plum Crazy Paint! 1972 Dodge Demon 340
The 1970s Dodge Demon (later renamed Dart Sport) was the equivalent of the Plymouth Duster. It was a fastback that offered a 340 cubic inch V8 in the muscle car category in 1971-73 (replaced by the 360 after that)…. more»
Numbers Matching 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth GTX
In the late 1960s, Plymouth went in two directions with its mid-size muscle cars. The first, in 1967, was the GTX, targeted at the upscale market and coming standard with a 440-cubic-inch V8. The second, in 1968, was the… more»
Lightning Rods Shifter: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Hurst Performance partnered with several automakers over the years, but its most notable may have been with Oldsmobile. Between 1968 and 1984, they partnered for 10 special editions, culminating in the 1983-84 models as the most popular. Those two… more»
1 Owner 993: 1995 Porsche 911
Certain cars just seem to be evergreen in terms of their appeal to collectors and enthusiasts alike; the Porsche 993 generation of the classic 911 is one of those cars. Values never seem to drop and people always seem… more»
















