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1 Of 1 Electric Prototype: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette

The C4 Corvettes generally aren’t the most desirable under normal marketplace circumstances, but if you’re looking for something truly unusual and unique from this era, it may be hard to beat this one for guaranteeing a crowd to gather… more»

BF Auction: 1954 Ford Country Sedan

Practicality can be a serious consideration for any enthusiast contemplating a classic purchase. This is particularly true if a family is to be involved in the ownership experience. That is where vehicles like this 1954 Ford Country Sedan fill… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 Highboy

With Pickups maintaining their popularity in the classic market, promising projects are usually highly sought after. That description would best summarize this 1976 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 Highboy. It needs love, but the included parts will set the winning… more»

BF Auction: 1959 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop

With only 4,606 examples rolling off the line in Wixom, Michigan, the 1959 Lincoln Premiere 4-Door Hardtop is a relatively rare beast. It combined all the luxury buyers expected from the marque but with surprising performance for a vehicle… more»

BF Auction: 1978 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

There are many ways to commence an adventure, and if it involves communing with Mother Nature, transportation choices seem endless. However, if the whole family wishes to get to that destination comfortably, few vehicles are better than a Jeep… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Ford Ranchero

Buyers seeking the correct type of vehicle for a project build face an enormous range of choices and options. For some, a Sedan or Station Wagon is perfect, while others favor traditional Pickups like Ford’s F-Series. If only there… more»

BF Auction: 1950 Dodge Coronet

Downsizing a collection can be a tough decision, but that is the one made by the owner of this 1950 Dodge Coronet (they are auctioning the rest of the vehicles in the background as well). It is a rust-free… more»

Dirt Floor Barn Find: 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88

The 88 (also Eighty Eight) was Oldsmobile’s “bread ‘n butter” car between 1949 and the rest of the 20th Century. It was both an entry- and mid-level product leading up to top-of-the-line 98. The cars were redesigned in 1961… more»

1 of 40: 1957 Continental Mark II

In 1956, Ford Motor Co. created a special division aside from Lincoln to produce uber-luxurious cars sold under the Continental brand. The Mark II would be its one and only product and the automobile and division were discontinued after… more»

Missouri Barn Find: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

We’re told never to judge a book by its cover, which seems to be true with this 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. It was a sad sight when it emerged from a hiding place it may have occupied for many… more»

Restoration Interrupted: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It is always sad when an untimely death or serious illness or injury halts a restoration in its tracks.  Situations like this almost always ensure that the money invested is never fully recouped by the seller.  It appears this… more»

Premium Motor: 1974 BMW 2002 Project

BMW hit the ball out of the park with its 2002. Introduced in 1968 as a successor to the 1600, it was the happy confluence of several disparate events. The first of these involved two BMW managers who –… more»

Simple Fix? 1979 Fiat Brava

Known by many as the Fiat 131, Fiat renamed what was arguably one of their better cars the Brava and Super Brava in 1978 for the U.S. market, but settled back down to just the Brava moniker from 1979… more»

Mystery Machine: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Muscle car sales were at their peak in 1969, and yet Chevrolet made an interesting move with their powerhouse, the Chevelle SS 396. Having been a series of its own from 1966 through 1968, it reverted to option status… more»

J-Code 4-Speed! 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7

Running across a J-Code 1968 Mustang is enough to make just about any Ford enthusiast’s day, but an even rarer event is finding a Cougar of the same vintage with this coveted letter in the VIN.  The Cougar got… more»

Air-Cooled Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

For U.S.-built cars at the time, the Chevy Corvair was probably the most unorthodox. Like the VW Beetle it was targeting, the automobile employed a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. It was a popular car (for a time), but interest wound… more»

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