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Four Speed Project – 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes the gap between owning a Corvette and driving it down the road proves insurmountable. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette in Mason, Ohio gained fuel and brake system parts that normally indicate an effort to make a long-parked vehicle drive… more»

Spare Engine Included: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle demonstrated admirable longevity. It remained in production well beyond expectations when the automotive world and technology had passed it by. It was not many years ago that buyers could find them for mere pennies, but they… more»

350 V8 Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

From 1964 forward, one of Chevrolet’s most popular cars was the Malibu Sport Coupe. After a restyle going into 1971, Chevy was still selling nearly 190,000 copies of that model and body style with a V8 engine. While that… more»

Top Down Challenge: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

There was a time when you couldn’t have pitched a horseshoe without hitting a ’63 full-size Chevy – Impala or not. Heck, we even had one in our family for a few years. I was young at the time… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Ford F100 Custom Cab

With classic Pickups remaining strong performers in the market, finding a promising project can be challenging. However, this owner has a great prospect he is selling as part of a collection downsize. It is a 1966 Ford F100 Custom… more»

BF Auction: 1961 Peugeot 403 Break Wagon

French manufacturers have earned a well-deserved reputation for producing cars that aren’t loaded with luxury appointments but feature excellent engineering and unsurpassed versatility. One such car is the Peugeot 403, which remains a firm favorite in many African nations… more»

Hey Ho Caballero! 1958 Buick Estate Wagon

I have often wondered what “Caballero” meant. Until now, I guess I was too lazy to look it up. Meriam-Webster defines it as “Knight, Cavalier; Chiefly Southwestern U.S, Horseman“. I can associate a ’58 Buick with a lot of… more»

1-of-1,208: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T

The automotive landscape is fast evolving, and probably no car demonstrates this better than the 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T. In 1971, an owner needed to specify a V8 powerplant in any domestic model to achieve a sub-15-second ¼-mile ET,… more»

Sunk to Frame: 1967 International Scout 800

To some this might look like a lost cause or a worthless hunk of metal. To others, it is a rare find. This 1967 International Harvester Scout is located in Bowden, West Virginia. It is currently bid to $355… more»

Utility Coupe Project: 1958 Ford Ranchero

Ford expanded its lineup in 1957 to include a “gentlemen’s” pickup or utility coupe (Ute). It was a 2-door Custom station wagon that was built as a truck. The company had the market to itself until 1959 when Chevrolet… more»

Ran When Parked: 1960 Jaguar Mk IX

Let’s see: what, oh what, to drive to that state dinner at the palace? The Bentley is nice but so ponderous, particularly when you know that Sir George will show up piloting his own sports car – perhaps with… more»

24k-Mile Luxurious E-Body! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

With a total redesign for 1970 models, the future seemed bright for the Plymouth Barracuda, and judging by some of the options a buyer could equip their new car with it’s hard to imagine just how soon afterwards doom… more»

Extra Lively: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500XL was Ford’s equivalent to the Chevy Impala Super Sport. And, in typical fashion, Ford sold fewer of them than Chevrolet (that’s until the Mustang came along and sent everyone scrambling). This ’64 500XL… more»

No Mortgage Required! 1968 Ford Torino GT Convertible

One of the challenges many enthusiasts face searching for a classic to park in their garage is finding one that fits their budget. It often involves compromise unless that person throws caution to the wind and applies for a… more»

Solid Project: 1971 Dodge Charger SE With a 383

Classic Mopar machinery from the 1960s and early 1970s remains a firm favorite among enthusiasts because the cars generally display a stylish appearance and class-leading performance. Solid project candidates from the era are highly-sought, which is graphically demonstrated by… more»

No Reserve 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find

  UPDATE 07/20/2023: There seems to have been a recent epidemic of people bidding on classic Corvettes only to not front with the cash when the auction ends. This 1973 model is the second example of the breed we’ve… more»

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