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Yard Find 289 V8: 1967 Ford Mustang

Production numbers for the Ford Mustang were off by 22% in 1967. But in fairness, 1966 was a peak year and the Chevrolet Camaro and other competitors had finally arrived on the scene. Besides a styling refresh for the… more»

Rare Estate Wagon: 1959 Humber Super Snipe

I grew up in the 1960s and was mildly familiar with the Humber automobile, but I don’t ever recall seeing anything named the Super Snipe. Turns out it was a higher-end car built between 1938 and 1967 by the… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang

This 1966 Hardtop demonstrates why Ford had a massive sales success on its hands with the First Generation Mustang. It possesses the inherent stunning styling that captured the public’s imagination, but with a fairly modest drivetrain combination, it cost… more»

Unique Offroader: 1980 Lada Niva 4×4

The Lada Niva debuted in 1977 and was the first mass-produced unibody off-road vehicle. It is capable of driving through mountainous terrain while offering the convenience of a hatchback. While designed with simplicity the Niva is capable of some… more»

Field Find: 1968 Dodge Charger Project

Having to pick a favorite B-Body could prove a difficult task for me, as just about all of them score plenty of points in my book when it comes to great looks.  However, if I had to narrow it… more»

1-Of-1: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Convertible

After a successful first pass from 1964 to 1966, the hot new Ford Mustang got a styling refresh in 1967.  As a result, an enlarged engine compartment could now accommodate big-block V8 engines. The GT Group was an option… more»

BF Auction: 1992 Dodge Li’l Red Express Dakota

UPDATE: The seller has added additional photos to the gallery. It’s a dull day indeed if you’ve learned nothing new, and I think that I will not be alone in saying that the Dodge Dakota “Li’l Red Express” has… more»

BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

When the seller’s father-in-law purchased this 1977 Corvette about 15 years ago, they set out to build their dream Vette. They managed to get a ton of the work done, but unfortunately, he passed away before being able to… more»

Promising Project! 1969 Dodge Super Bee

Deep-dish Centerline-style wheels and noticeably fat tires out back give this 1969 Dodge Super Bee in Allen, Texas a purposeful ’80s Hot Street look. The claimed original A12 (440 Six-Pack) post car comes with a 1967 440, non-original hood,… more»

Good Starter Car: 1947 Mercury Sedan

One of the largest obstacles to overcome in our hobby is inertia. It takes a lot for someone interested in classic cars to purchase a vehicle to fix up, restore, or hot rod.  While many buy with their heart… more»

Stored Nearly 40 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

After an extended hibernation spanning almost four decades, this two-owner 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle has finally reemerged and is looking for a new caretaker to get it back on the road again.  However, some tough decisions will be coming up… more»

Parts Car Project? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was the first serious threat to dethroning the newly appointed King of Pony Cars, the Ford Mustang. Chevrolet sold 221,000 copies of the Camaro in 1967 and another 235,000 in 1968, a relatively unchanged product. This… more»

Last Registered in 1994: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro “pony car” would close the 1960s with its best sales year up to that point (nearly 250,000 copies). But that performance was aided by a 3-month extension in the production cycle due to a delay in… more»

Rare COPO 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Named Motor Trend’s car of the year in 1973 and for good reason. Full of ’70s luxury and excellent handling these cars left no quality unattended. The engineers attempted to have a completely silent car, the cars are said… more»

More Than a Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang was perhaps the hottest new car of the 1960s. With its sporty good looks and mass appeal, the company built 1.3 million of them from 1964 to 1966. The fastback joined the roster in the Fall… more»

Loaded FJ! 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 GX

Building on the Land Cruiser’s reputation for rugged durability, Toyota easily slid into the hot SUV market with its 1980 FJ60 series. This 1988 FJ62 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee features leather, power windows, and air conditioning! Boasting fresh paint and… more»