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Garage Find: 1972 Buick Riviera

The Buick Riviera was a somewhat unusual car from the beginning, but it’s hard to beat the third-generation examples for being over the top in outside appearance.  Beginning in 1971, the Riviera received a redesign featuring a large fastback… more»

BF Exclusive: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX

While 1961 was more momentous in Jaguar history for being the year that the E-Type was introduced to a stunned global audience, it was also the final year for the body-on-frame Mark IX. Only 10,009 of these handsome sedans… more»

$1,000 1974 Ford Ranchero GT With A 460 V8!

The seller is listing this 1974 Ford Ranchero GT low enough to hopefully save it from the crusher, at $1,000. Looking at this first photo, there’s a lot more than a grand worth of parts on this car, even… more»

V8-Ready Roller: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger

Dodge added the Swinger model to the Dart line-up in 1969 to inject some sportiness into an otherwise boring compact (except for the GTS). The ploy worked, and Plymouth would replicate the 2-door hardtop in 1971 as the Valiant… more»

Parked In 1989: 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring

If I go first, there are several things I’m guessing my wife would probably dispose of right away, with my Nixie clock, drawers of tools, and shelf of old vinyl record albums immediately coming to mind.  However, there’s been… more»

Barn Find: 1966 Fiat 1100-D Station Wagon

About as close to an Italian “wagon” as most of us are likely to see on the road today would be an SUV: a used Maserati Levante or an Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Tonale, which are often much cheaper… more»

6-Cylinder Project: 1970 Chevrolet Nova

This 1970 Chevy Nova likely began life as a “Grandma” car. It has the right power equipment for that assumption (250 cubic inch inline-6, 2-speed automatic transmission, drum brakes). After 140,000 miles, it still runs, though the seller says… more»

Just 3 Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

One of Chevrolet’s biggest-selling cars of 1970 was the mid-size Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe. More than 300,000 copies left the assembly line that year with 96% of them equipped with a V8 engine. The seller’s car is one and… more»

Shop Owner’s Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV

Owners of automotive repair shops are often given vehicles in lieu of payment when the repair bills exceed a point of no return. However, this doesn’t mean they’re receiving desirable cars in exchange for the work performed. Often, it’s… more»

Needs Finishing: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The prospect of a new project car is a time of elation for most car enthusiasts. We know that our garage will soon be filled with the high hopes that come with potentially being the one to revive a… more»

Stored for 20 Years: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

The Porsche 944 Turbo has been discussed to death in internet forums whereby potential owners debate the merit of buying a 951 over a modern-day Boxster or 996. The debate can be fiery at times, with 911 owners claiming… more»

Under the Shelves Find: 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4

The Austin Healey 100-6 is one of those classic cars that while undoubtedly desirable, always seems to be lurking in barn find form somewhere, at any given time. It definitely seems to be on the leader board as a… more»

Whatisit: 1980 “Special” Homemade Car

Here’s a Rorschach test in the form of a car. I’ve been searching for traces of existing cars in its styling, but maybe that endeavor is doomed to  failure – I’m at a loss. It’s advertised as a 1980… more»

Ford-Powered: 1970 Jaguar XKE 2+2

Every car has its fans, even the Jaguar XKE 2+2. We can moan about the roof line, the extra weight, the lack of sporting feel – but these cars sold well when launched by the factory in 1966. By… more»

Rat Rod: 1968 Triumph GT6

The Triumph GT6 can appear elegant or tough depending on how it’s dressed. This owner conducted a body-off restoration of many components underneath this heavily patina’d sheet metal – transmission, brakes, etc – and it runs and drives well;… more»

One-Year-Only Convertible: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix

With a lifespan of four decades and millions of examples produced, the Pontiac Grand Prix isn’t exactly a difficult car to find in the marketplace, but there are a few rarities among the many offerings that are always exciting… more»

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