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BF Auction: 1981 Chevrolet C30 Silverado

The third generation of General Motors’ C/K trucks was produced from 1973 to 1991, proving to be the longest-lived series in Chevrolet’s history. The body sides featured a sculptured character line that proved popular in the styling arena. The… more»

Unfinished Rebuild: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Drop-Top

The third generation of the Ford Mustang debuted in 1979, more in concept to the original than the Mustang II of 1974-78. Based on the Fox-body platform developed for the compact Fairmont, Ford’s latest Mustang would enjoy a 15-year… more»

1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 327 4-Speed

I’m always up for an old Impala find and this 1967 SS two-door hardtop definitely caught my attention! Built in the days when full-size high-performance options were still available, the ’67 Chevrolet Impala was a popular choice. Of course,… more»

1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455 4-Speed

The year was 1976 and your options for a muscle car were waning. Ford was now building Mustangs with 4 cylinders and Chevrolet had canceled the Z28 option. However, you could walk into a Pontiac dealership and still order… more»

Good Deal? 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Project

Barn Finder Chuck F has discovered this 1963 Austin Healey 3000 (thanks Chuck!) and suggests that it may be a good deal. So, what actually constitutes a “good deal”? It probably depends as any two individuals will have differing… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1969 Triumph TR6

As we all know, plans change. This 1969 (first year!) Triumph TR6 was originally slated to be restored by the seller, but they have decided to pass it on to someone else. Honestly, this is more of a parts… more»

Shorty School Bus: 1964 Ford Wayne F500

The fourth generation of the popular Ford F-Series trucks was produced from 1961 to 1966. That includes the F500 which was built for commercial purposes and often as just a cab and chassis. This 1964 edition was converted into… more»

Assembly Required: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The earlier Dodge Chargers were in a niche all by themselves. They were sporty mid-size cars, too big to be thought of as “pony cars” and not fancy enough to be personal luxury vehicles. But when you ordered one… more»

Parked in ’98: 1979 Honda CBX Super Sport

This 1979 Honda CBX Super Sport motorcycle is one of the more desirable sport bikes of its time, known for impressive speed out of the box with a meaty six-cylinder engine and over 100 horsepower. Like many high-performance bikes… more»

Vintage Racecar: 1967 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of the 1960s. In its first two and a half years in production, more than 1.3 million of them found homes. But the first-generation Mustangs didn’t have much success in racing due… more»

Instant Collection: One 1978 and Two 1980 Ford Fairmonts

“Ford Fairmont Enthusiasts”—assuming that there’s more than one out there—are invited not just to buy a car but start a collection with three cars for what auctioneers call “one money.” That amount is $5000, and it gets you three… more»

1948 GMC Silversides Greyhound Bus PDG 3751

Just a few weeks back, I ended up down a YouTube rabbit hole watching a 1989 documentary called Ridin’ the Dog, about a Greyhound bus journey from Seattle to Chicago. It was filled with charming vignettes of a time… more»

1976 Mustang II Hopes for Resurrection

Remember when the Mustang Club of America didn’t recognize Mustangs built from 1974-78? I feel like I do, though it seems hard to believe now given that the nameplate is still alive all these years later, and even graces… more»

Whatsit: 1968 Lola Project

I spent about 45 minutes figuring out that our next car is probably a Lola T70 Mk3 coupe. Here on craigslist, for $100,000, is a project race car listed as a “Lola 908”. The car is located in Santa… more»

1959 Triumph TR3 With Factory Hard Top

In 1952, Standard Motor Company needed a new sports car to replace the Triumph 2000. A gap in the marketplace had opened up, between MG’s tiny Midget series at the low end, and the Jaguar XK 120 at the… more»

Cheap Coupe? 1967 Lincoln Continental

The Lincoln Continental wasn’t the first car that lost out to the higher profit margin SUV trend that’s been happening for a couple of decades now, if not more. This 1967 Lincoln Continental Coupe can be found posted here… more»

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