Long term ownership tends to be as much of a differentiator when it comes to selling a collectible car as its overall condition. An enthusiast vehicle in excellent shape but with multiple owners showing frequent changing of hands tends… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Low Mile Survivor! 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was one of the hottest cars on the market. Our family bought the sales pitch and we acquired a new Supreme like this one in 1983 (and kept it 13… more»
Drag Car Tribute: 1962 Pontiac Tempest
Back in 2008, one of the greatest Barn Finds in history sold on eBay for around $250,000: Stan Antlocer’s 1963 Tempest LeMans Super Duty drag car. I followed that car religiously for that frantic week of the sale because it was… more»
Red White & Blue: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
The Rebel Machine was a mid-sized muscle car offered by American Motors for only one year in 1970. Production numbers were small when compared to those of market leaders like the Pontiac GTO and Chevy Chevelle SS 396. We… more»
Estate Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
1967 was where it all began for the Chevrolet Camaro, and this first-year example has an interesting story to tell. According to the seller, before his acquisition just a year ago, this car hadn’t seen the light of day… more»
One of 44 Made: 1982 Apollo Verona
The world of kit cars is vast and deep, with wide variations in build quality and performance. Those enthusiasts who choose to build their own or refurbish cars built in the past by amateur hands are truly committed to… more»
Formerly Father’s: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Ford’s styling shift from 1936 to 1937 set its competition scrambling. Headlights melding into fenders, and the fenders themselves snuggling ever closer to bodies – the new interpretation of the vehicle resonated powerfully with buyers. Briggs Manufacturing, a Detroit… more»
BF Auction: 2013 Morgan 3-Wheeler
Update: We have relisted this one as an auction with a very reasonable reserve. Bid now to give yourself the best Christmas gift ever! I’ve wanted a 3-wheeler since reading an article about the Liberty Ace back in 2012… more»
Only One In The U.S.? 1941 DeSoto Custom
Last week, I covered this 1950 DeSoto coupe and received many interesting comments. With that thought in mind, today, I thought I’d wind it back a bit and take a look at this 1941 DeSoto S8 Custom. It’s in… more»
Red & Ready: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
For 1969, Pontiac sought to make a bold redesign of its full-size personal luxury car. This all-new third-generation Grand Prix would abandon its full-size roots for the G-body platform, creating a sleek luxury coupe that seemed equal parts sophistication… more»
Spinner Grill: 1950 Studebaker Champion
We’re looking at the extravagant prow of a 1950 Studebaker Champion. Whose idea was this anyhow! It reminds me of Little Red Riding Hood saying to the Wolf, “Grandmother, what big teeth you have!” As we all know, that… more»
Nicely Upgraded 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is one of those cars that started out strong, but it became even mightier during the first restoration, which took place about 15 years ago. The seller has been tasked with selling a few… more»
Nicest One Left? 1973 Buick Century Regal
The Regal debuted in 1973 as Buick’s equivalent of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and the Pontiac Grand Prix. The first generation was based on GM’s new Colonnade A-body platform and had a formal roofline instead of the fastback of… more»
Factory U-Code Big Block: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Major changes to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo were just around the corner in 1973, as that’s when the new Colonnade styling would begin dazzling General Motors buyers for the next several years, with the MC being one of the… more»
Tri-Power Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
As part of a General Motors-wide 50th anniversary celebration, Chevrolet introduced the Impala in 1958. It was part of the Bel Air range but was limited to two-door body styles, featuring some unique rear sheet metal. The seller’s version… more»
















