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South-American VW – 1979 Volkswagen Brasília

It would take a keen eye for most Americans to identify this two-door as a VW. This 1979 Volkswagen Brasília in Currie, North Carolina began life in the South American nation of Brazil as a replacement for the popular… more»

Amazing Garage Find: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

There is no feeling like opening a shed or garage to discover a dusty classic that awaits liberation after years of hibernation. I have experienced it once, although the vehicle I found wasn’t of the same caliber as this… more»

Weird Wedge: 1980 Comuta-Car EV

Rarely popular but usually interesting, at least for the era and its now-ancient tech, this 1980 Comuta-Car is a tiny car that a person could restore or upgrade with modern electric and other systems. It would be an interesting… more»

Head Shop Billboard? 1960 Volkswagen Type II

When I first encountered this 1960 Volkswagen Type II bus it immediately reminded me of a parking lot positioned dumpster emblazoned with a “Do Not Park In Front Of This Container” warning affixed to its front. I’m not trying… more»

14k-Mile Tucson Find: 1963 Rambler American 330

Tucson, Arizona. It’s hard for me to think of a place I’d rather be. It’s a harsh environment for sure, but so is being outside when it’s -11 F (straight temp) shoveling snow, as I was just doing twenty… more»

Cheap Project? 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II

There comes a time with some classics where an owner has to step back and assess whether it is a viable project candidate. That is the question facing the winning bidder when they tow away this 1977 Ford Mustang… more»

Crate Motor: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

We appreciate Bruce M. finding this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette for sale in Bangor, Maine. The car is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for only $6,000. It was originally listed three months ago for $7,200. The Corvette is… more»

Carport Find Parts Car: 1971 Triumph Stag

Triumph Motor Co. was in the automobile business for nearly 100 years, retiring in 1984. One of its least successful products was the Stag, a 2+2 sports touring car built in the 1970s. The U.S. auto market was always… more»

Sports Roof Barn Find: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500XL

Ford introduced the “Sports Roof” or fastback on two of its product lines in the middle of the 1963 model year, calling them 1963 ½s. That applied to the Galaxie and Falcon offerings, sleeker in appearance and providing an… more»

318 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger

Out of all of the 1960s and 1970s B-bodied Chryslers, the Dodge Charger has to be the most collectible. Except perhaps for anything else with a 426 Hemi engine. Here’s a 1969 Dodge Charger that was probably a rather… more»

Solid Daily Driver: 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans

Pontiac reshuffled its lineup in 1972, having already dropped the entry-level Tempest. The main offerings were now the base LeMans, Luxury LeMans, and LeMans Sport. The GTO, which had been a series of its own since 1966, was now… more»

Worth Saving? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. With a new E-body platform, sales increased by 50% over the previous Valiant-based model. Just a year later, demand would drop by two-thirds as the “pony car” market had… more»

Parked Three Years: 1958 GMC 150 Stepside Pickup

Today’s drivers would think driving a truck from the ’50s is a primitive experience, but in the day, trucks were evolving rapidly, and the 1955 to 1959 GMC “Blue Chip” series must have felt like a dream compared to… more»

BF Exclusive: 1963 International Travelall

The United States Forest Service has inadvertently created an interdependent bond between Forest Service Green and ruggedness. Let’s face it, on their own, light green and seafoam green don’t seem particularly woodsy, but when you see a four-by-four painted… more»

Always Garaged: 1967 Ford Mustang

It would be easy to take one look at its tired paint and immediately dismiss this 1967 Ford Mustang. Doing so would be a mistake because there is more to this classic than meets the eye. It has been… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan

The 1965 Chevrolet Impala was the best-selling car in America – and by a long shot. It seemed like everyone still wanted to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” So it’s not surprising that sales fell off a bit… more»