This is not a car that should excite me, but sadly, it does. This is a Ford Escort EXP, which is a two-door, “sporty” coupe that wasn’t particularly fast or sharp-handling, but that bodywork would say otherwise. You don’t… more»
Project Cars
4-door Nomad? 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental
While the 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is iconic (and pricey) today, lots of folks have forgotten that Pontiac offered their version of the sport wagon. The Star Chief Safari used the same 2-door body as the Nomad, but… more»
Former Drag Racer: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
With all the buzz the more muscular versions of Chrysler’s E-Body cars receive nowadays, it’s easy to lose sight of how versatile they were as everyday drivers, at least for those not as inclined to push performance to the… more»
All-Original and Complete: 1950 Buick Super Jetback Sedanet
It’s been a banner week at Barn Finds for fans of Buick’s midrange postwar fastback, the Super Jetback Sedanet. First, there was a beautiful no-reserve ’49 model presented as a Barn Finds Auction, and now there’s this solid but stationary 1950 model…. more»
First Year Hemi: 1953 Dodge Coronet
The Dodge Coronet received a complete redesign to begin its second generation of production in 1953, with the body displaying some sleeker and more modern styling. In addition, the car also got a significant boost in performance, at least… more»
BF Auction: 1963 Dodge Dart 170 Suburban Wagon
UPDATE – The seller has requested that we cancel the auction, as the car was involved in a minor collision. They are working with their insurance to get the damage fixed. Given the situation, we have ended the auction…. more»
Dusty Time Capsule: 1982 Bradley GT Project
Kit cars have always been a fascinating corner of the automotive hobby, and the Bradley GT is one of the better-known names from the era when “build-it-yourself” sports cars had their moment in the sun. This 1982 example, spotted… more»
Needs Finishing: 1950 Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet
Today we pay another visit to Vittorio Jano, a standout in the Italian engineering milieu for decades beginning in the 1930s: he designed the Aurelia for Lancia – one of the company’s most successful models. Constructed in six series… more»
Parked For Years: 1980s Kawasaki KLT250 Prairie
Ebony is what Kawasaki referred to for their black KLT250 three-wheeler, but we most often see them in Wildfire Red. They’re a fairly rare model and this one will need some work as the seller says it hasn’t run… more»
Sitting 15 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Project
Here’s another Chevelle that the owner acquired with the intention of performing a restoration, but as we all know, life often gets in the way of our best intentions. Sometimes, it doesn’t take very long to realize our visions… more»
Solid Driver: 1971 Ford F100 Sport Custom
Some classics leave their new owner with decisions to make. This 1971 Ford F100 Sport Custom is a perfect example, because the buyer could choose to preserve or restore this rock-solid Pickup. The good news is that due to… more»
Rolling Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
With the cost of primo tri-fives likely to remain high, buying a roller at an affordable price is a good option for those with a vision and the skills needed to turn it into their dream car. This 1957… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1968 Triumph TR6
The Triumph TR6 has long been considered the last TR that was designed in the original idiom, a no-nonsense, affordable, beefy roadster that combined good looks with a torquey engine and robust mechanical gear. Updating the TR4/TR250 bodystyle for… more»
Coach Built Rarity: 1955 Cadillac Caddy Camper
For readers who’ve ever been curious what it would look like if a vintage Cadillac hearse were blended with a camper, wonder no more! The answer can be found in the form of a 1955 Caddy Camper, and believe… more»
Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429CJ
One of the most underrated performance Fords of the muscle car era has to be the 1970-71 Ford Torino Cobra with the 429 Cobra Jet. A contemporary Motor Trend road test pitted a 370-horsepower Cobra Jet Torino against an LS6 Chevelle… more»
Stored 41 Years: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The declining demand for muscle cars in the 1970s spilled over onto the nimbler “pony cars”, too. Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda were off by 60% from 1970 to 1973, leading to the car’s cancellation in 1974 (the Dodge… more»
