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1953 Willys with Rare Vintage Aftermarket Hardtop!

Coming to us from Polk City, Florida is an almost finished restoration of a 1953 Willys Jeep with an original Sears aftermarket aluminum hardtop. It sure looks great, especially with the hardtop installed! This Jeep could be yours for… more»

Rare Stalled Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Named after the racing series, the Pontiac Can Am was a one-year muscle car based on the mid-size LeMans. Production delays kept output low, and it’s estimated that only 1,377 of the vehicles were built. When GM’s mid-size machines… more»

340 Six Pack! 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

By 1969, everyone knew Ford’s Mustang tapped a sleeping giant market for nimble and sporty 2+2 rides, aptly anointed Pony Cars. Watching from the sidelines, Chrysler Corporation saw the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and American Motors Javelin… more»

Barn Find Roadster: 1953 MG TD

If the MG TD is not the quintessential sports car, it’s on one of the other fingers of your right hand. Sports car purists love its lack of amenities, lack of weather protection, and do-it-yourself top. Disc wheels, independent… more»

Cheap Exotic: 1976 Lancia Scorpion

When someone raises the subject of mid-engined Italian sports cars, many people will immediately think of classics that emerged from the Ferrari factory. However, Lancia produced the Montecarlo during the 1970s, with the American Scorpion version offered in 1976… more»

Low Miles: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi

For a car with a reputation for reliability issues, the Lotus Esprit enjoyed a very long production run. Perhaps its slow start to market was a harbinger of this longevity: the car was designed in 1971 and shown in… more»

More Info Needed: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Societal norms typically encourage people to be restrained and not shout their achievements and strengths from the rooftop. Modesty and subtlety are viewed favorably, but is the same true when a seller lists a desirable classic for sale? Such… more»

1974 Dodge Charger Rallye Barn Find

Update 8/14/24 – This Charger has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! Will we be kicking ourselves for not buying it the first time around? From 2/17/24 – In just four short years, the third-generation Dodge Charger… more»

BF Auction: 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Chevrolet introduced its Advance Design range in 1947 as its first significant vehicle redesign following World War II. It remained in production until early 1955, and this 3100 Pickup would be among the last to roll off the line…. more»

Parked 41 Years: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

It says a lot about my aspirations that I’ve bought several Volkswagen repair manuals under the assumption that I’ll eventually buy one just to work on it. The VW I’d have in mind is an early-’70s Beetle or, in… more»

Fantastic Classics Auction!

One of the drawbacks of classic auctions is that they often leave potential buyers spoiled for choice. That is undoubtedly the case with this August Summer Classic Auction. There is something there for all tastes, with some of the… more»

Parked Since 2012: 1969 Datsun 1600 Sports Roadster

It never ceases to amaze me how a simple maintenance task on a classic car can rapidly descend into an automotive nightmare. Such is the case with this 1969 Datsun 1600 Sports Roadster. This little gem has been laid… more»

49k Original Miles: 1986 Honda Civic CRX

When Honda management boldly announced in the late 1960s that it intended to become a major player in automobile production, it is fair to say that few people could contain their mirth. Sure, its road cars to that point… more»

Genuine Garage Find: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Regular readers will know how passionate I am about the Jaguar E-Type, and the thought of opening a barn or garage door to find a Series 1 Roadster lurking in the gloom would be my ultimate automotive dream. That… more»

Hatchback Hutch: 1973 Chevrolet Nova

The Nova, Chevrolet’s venerable compact, became popular in 1973. It got a styling refresh in ’73 and ’74 that added a hatchback to the mix. As a result, the car enjoyed its second-best sales year to date. A new… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger

UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist their Dart, but this time as a no reserve auction! They’ve also added additional photos of the car, so be sure to take another look. Locating a solid project candidate… more»

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