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Preserve or Restore? 1953 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan

Decisions, decisions. What would you do if you found this 1953 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan parked in your garage? Would you restore it to its former glory, or would preservation be more attractive? Regardless of which path you choose, you… more»

Family Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

I guess it would be fair to describe me as a Station Wagon convert. I never understood these vehicles, believing that owners bought them out of necessity to accommodate growing families. However, having had several as company cars in… more»

Instant VW Hoard: Former Salvage Yard For Sale!

All car people have their stash: those places in garages, sheds, and lean-tos that hold automotive treasures for current and future projects. But what would you do if a former salvage yard for your favorite marque came up for… more»

Japanese Mustang: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Project

We understand that the styling of the 1970s and beyond Toyota Celica GT was inspired by the 1969 Ford Mustang “SportsRoof”. The appeal of that fastback appears in the seller’s 1976 edition which is a work-in-progress that he/she has… more»

Built in California 99 Years Ago: 1926 Durant Star

William Crapo Durant was one of the most energetic and creative figures in automotive history.  Credited with founding General Motors, Durant was the type that swung for the fences and either struck out spectacularly or hit bases-loaded home runs. … more»

How Would You Use It? 1941 Ford 1 1/2-Ton Truck

Years ago, I found an orange ’46 Ford half-ton for sale at the local antique festival, and I ogled it awkwardly for two days before deciding that it wasn’t quite right for me. Regretting that decision, I later found… more»

Ran When Parked: 1959 Pontiac Catalina

Hiding in a dark corner of this shed is a classic that the owner claims ran when parked. It would be easy to consign this 1959 Pontiac Catalina to the too-hard basket because it hasn’t fired a shot in… more»

440 V8 Roller: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T

In 1967, Dodge had two mid-size cars to compete in the muscle car arena (started by the Pontiac GTO). One was the sporty fastback Charger that had debuted just the year before. The other was the Coronet R/T which… more»

Stored 50 Years! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Road racing suits vintage Corvettes smartly, letting the powerful classics stretch their legs, leveraging their low center of gravity and advanced engineering with moves that quickly become illegal on public roadways. This Pleasanton, California Corvette reportedly raced in the… more»

BF Exclusive: 1989 Toyota Camry LE

Although it could not have been known then, the release of the original Camry in 1979 marked the moment when the badge would become the backbone of Toyota’s model range until the present day. It evolved significantly during those… more»

13k Mile 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

’60s Chevrolet advertisements called the Corvette America’s “only sports car”. The cars were engineered with driving pleasure as the core priority. The 1960 Corvette is a stunning classic car with plenty of charm. The example at hand is said… more»

55k Original Miles: No Reserve 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

I acknowledge that some enthusiasts hesitate when thoughts turn to tackling another person’s unfinished project build. However, I sometimes wonder whether that reluctance increases when the build in question has stalled at the hands of two owners. That is… more»

Pre-War Workhorse: 1940 Plymouth PT-105

This 1940 Plymouth pickup is nothing if not simple. No modern truck boasts simplicity; even a fender bender can cost over $1000 after replacing our all-important parking sensors and other high-tech doo-dads… trucking necessities from marketing one-upmanship. How many… more»

53k Mile 1988 Buick Skyhawk

The 1988 Buick Skyhawk was marketed as a fun sporty car that was fairly affordable. Buick offered the car as a 2-door sedan, a hatchback, a 4-door sedan, and a station wagon. The manual examples are said to be… more»

Rusty Roller: Last Year 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda

The Plymouth Barracuda shed its heritage with the Valiant compact in 1970. That came in the form of a new E-body platform the “pony car” would share with the new Dodge Challenger. The public’s response was strong, and sales… more»

Owned for 35 Years: 1947 Plymouth Coupe

While we all drool over fancy cars with low production numbers and drop-dead gorgeous styling, someone is out there having the time of their lives in a plain-Jane car that didn’t break the bank when it was purchased.  These… more»

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