The 1960s brought the era of the kit car and most of them were based on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis and engine. But the Cheetah was different, it was a fiberglass-bodied kit that relied on Chevy Corvette infrastructure to… more»
Project Cars
3 hours ago • For Sale • 4 Comments
1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible Barn Find
The Park Lane convertible was arguably Mercury’s swankiest offering in the mid-1960s, and this example was recently extracted from the barn where it had sat for the last 34 years. Currently showing 63,964 miles on the odometer, this one-owner… more»
6 hours ago • For Sale • 2 Comments
Almost Perfect? 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
If you wanted a mid-size Pontiac convertible in 1971, you had two choices: the GTO or the LeMans Sport, the latter being the next best thing to a performance machine without the muscle stigma of the former car. This… more»
20 hours ago • For Sale • 11 Comments
Seldom Seen Original: 1933 Willys Coupe
Rarity is a strange condition. Some items are rare because very few were produced. Some items are rare because they were poorly built and did not hold up as time passed. Others were used up and the remnants were… more»
22 hours ago • For Sale • 6 Comments
Off the Ground: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1955 to 1957 Chevrolets are referred to today as the “Tri-Fives” and they brought tremendous sales success to the GM division. But out of more than 4.5 million 150s, 210s, and Bel Airs assembled, a scant 22,000 Nomads… more»
23 hours ago • For Sale • 9 Comments
Affordable Exotic? 1975 Maserati Merak
Do the words affordable and exotic ever go together? This vintage Italian sports car we have here is available for about half the price of a typical new car! Maserati had success with its two-seat Bora model and decided… more»
Jul 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1966 Porsche 912
Years ago, when I was an idealistic man in my early 20s, I assumed that driver-quality ’60s 911s and 356s would always be within reach of the average middle class car hoarder. Well, we all know how that turned… more»
Jul 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Garage Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Even though the C1 was nearing the end of its lifespan, Chevrolet still threw in a few exterior revisions for the 1961 Corvette, including redesigning the rear end with boat-tail styling and adding quad round taillights in the process. … more»
Jul 25, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Numbers-Matching Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
If you’re the sort of person who struggles to make decisions, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 could be an interesting proposition. Its faded and tired paint suggests it would be a worthwhile restoration project, while its lack of rust… more»
One-Owner Barn Find: 1966 Dodge Charger
We’ve recently seen a few promising First Generation Dodge Chargers cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1966 model stands out for several reasons. The first is that it is original and unmolested. The second is that it… more»
Jul 25, 2024 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: 1978 Ford C-600 Tow Truck
There is something undeniably attractive about buying a classic with a history, and such is the case with this 1978 Ford C-600. It has obviously served faithfully as a Tow Truck, but a close investigation reveals it started life… more»
Jul 25, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The 1967 model year was significant for the Fourth Generation Lincoln Continental because declining sales led to the demise of the Convertible variant at the year’s end. That makes our feature car a rare creature that represents a promising… more»
Jul 25, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1934 Ford School Bus
Some classics are so dripping with character that it almost seems wrong to restore or modify them. Such is the case with this 1934 Ford School Bus. It is a rock-solid project candidate that offers a world of possibilities…. more»
Jul 25, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Same Owner 20 Years: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner Project
Despite an all-new design in 1971, Plymouth Road Runner sales continued a decline that had started the year before. Reduced demand in 1970 could be attributed to it being a three-year-old design with light sheet metal changes, but the… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ever Seen One? 1947 Hudson Big Boy Pickup
Nash Motor Car Co. was one of the predecessors of American Motors. They merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form AMC. But 15 years before that, they built a pickup truck named the Big Boy which would be called… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Elegance: 1962 Imperial Crown
The 1962 Imperial Crown is one of those sedans that seems to have something unusual yet aesthetically pleasing from just about every vantage point, with a feel of opulence inside and out. However, it’s also a design that flows… more»
