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BF Auction: 1961 Cadillac Town Sedan And Parts Car

Way back in 1961, in the midst of their golden age, Cadillac tried something way ahead of its time – they offered a smaller car. It was called the Town Sedan. Based on the Series 62 DeVille, Cadillac chopped… more»

Race Prospect: 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk I

One of the most salutary partnerships in the history of automaking was the Ford/Lotus tie-up. The romance began brewing in the 1950s: Colin Chapman used Ford’s 105E engine to develop his twin-cam, and the Lotus Elan and its variants… more»

Cool Shop Truck: 1959 Volkswagen Type 2

On the heels of the success of the Type 1 passenger car, Volkswagen rolled out the Type 2 in 1950. Also known as Transporter, it came in various forms and shapes, specifically a passenger van, cargo van, and pickup…. more»

Original 406-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

In the ’60s, Ford was rolling out some of the most incredible designs on the market. The Galaxie 500 is undoubtedly one of them. The 500s were a higher trim level designed to be luxurious and quick. The example… more»

Cheap 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455 4-Speed Project

It is rusty, no engine and no interior salvageable interior parts but this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am left the factory as a Code 19 black WS4 Trans Am with the L75 455 cubic inch V8 engine. The seller is… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevrolet had two “new” products to offer buyers in 1964. The first was the all-new mid-size Chevelle, designed to compete with the Ford Fairlane (which had been resized in 1962). The second was the return of the El Camino… more»

Corvair Van Project: 1960 Chevrolet Greenbrier

The Chevrolet Corvair had more body styles of the 1960s compacts. Besides the usual assortment of sedans, wagons, and convertibles, the vehicle also came as cargo and passenger vans, and pickups. All of them used the same rear-mounted, air-cooled… more»

Finish it Your Way: 1932 Ford Roadster

Some enthusiasts avoid tackling another’s unfinished project build because it often involves opening a particularly unpleasant can of worms. However, this 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod is a different kettle of fish. Not only does the buyer see what… more»

Running Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Cutlass Supreme joined the Oldsmobile lineup as a personal luxury car (the same year that the Toronado also debuted). It was a fancier version of the standard Cutlass and would eventually become the GM division’s best seller. This… more»

Highland Green Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

Rusty Mustangs are easy to find, but rusty ’68 fastbacks in Highland Green? Not so much. Steve McQueen’s Bullitt car (one of two) sold for 3.74 million dollars in 2020, so as long as people know why a Mustang that… more»

South Bend’s Last Stand: 1964 Studebaker Commander

The handwriting was on the wall for Studebaker in late 1963 when they ceased automobile production in the U.S. (South Bend, Indiana). For the next 2 ½ years, output was focused solely on operations in Hamilton, Ontario until Studebaker… more»

400-Equipped: 1974 Pontiac Firebird

There are countless reasons why a classic might hit the market, but the saddest is undoubtedly when its devoted owner passes away. That is the story behind this 1974 Pontiac Firebird, a car featuring an upgraded V8 under the… more»

The Outlaw Package: 1974 International Scout II

Back in the ’60s and ’70s, International was pretty smart in marketing its Scout line. Small SUVs like the Scout weren’t regularly restyled, so International released “Doll-Up” Scouts, special editions to keep people coming into showrooms. Dodge recently used… more»

Snowbound Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger

This 1970 Dodge Challenger has been looking for someone to save it for at least 18 months. We last saw it in August 2023, but the surroundings and photographs have changed, leading us to believe it has been flipped… more»

One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Chevrolet Bel Air was overshadowed from within during the 1958 model year. That was when the Impala was born as a special edition and then became the company’s product leader in 1959. The ‘58s are known for being… more»

Same Owner 15 Years: 1968 Pontiac GTO Project

General Motors redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968, including the Pontiac GTO. That helped give the car a shot in the sales arm, and that model year would deliver the vehicle’s second-highest production figures. This ’68 GTO looks like… more»