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Rare 5-Speed: 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC

As someone who grew up in the Northeast, and began dabbling in project cars while living in New England, I am quite accustomed to rust. In fact, one might say that my threshold for rust is quite high, and… more»

Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»

Restore Or Restomod? 1967 Chevrolet Impala

It’s a personal preference, but when it comes to the details of the Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe, the fastback design in 1967 is hard to beat in the looks department.  This was before the taillights were incorporated into the… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata

If you’ve been looking for a track car but are on a tight budget, this Mazda Miata project might be the perfect option. The seller has been using it as their track car for the past few years, but… more»

BF Auction: 1954 Studebaker Conestoga 2-Door Wagon Project

Studebaker was never afraid to take chances, and the 1954 Conestoga remains one of the most distinctive wagons of its era — a sleek, two-door design at a time when most family haulers came with four. This Barn Finds… more»

No Reserve Garage Find: 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Hiding in this garage is a classic that could appeal to enthusiasts seeking a prestige restoration project. This 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville is a one-owner vehicle with just 31,000 miles on the odometer. It requires revival after years… more»

Rare Mopar Pickup: 1970 Dodge D100 Dude

With some of the fine muscle the Dodge boys were producing in 1970, one might think an offering with a name like “Dude” could be packing some serious extra punch under the hood.  In reality, the Dude was only… more»

Single Family Project: 1975 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. From 1962 to 1979, some 4.7 million copies of the rear-wheel-drive compact rolled off GM assembly lines. And that doesn’t include the clones that Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile fielded in… more»

Shrunken Tri-Five: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

With such a large number of Chevrolet Tri-Fives that were produced over a three-year period, there probably aren’t many modifications left that somebody hasn’t thought of already.  We’ve seen lots of cool customs and Restomods over the years, and… more»

New Interior: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

Interior retrims can be a costly part of any project build, but the seller has removed that expense from the equation with this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442. It is in good mechanical health, requiring an exterior refresh to present… more»

Ghostbusters Tribute: 1964 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Oldsmobile launched an unusual station wagon in 1964. Based on the new mid-size Cutlass, the Vista Cruiser had a raised roof in its back half, with fixed-glass, roof-mounted skylights. They provided visibility for passengers in the second and third… more»

BF Exclusive: 1966 Jaguar Mark II

UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price. A car’s reputation doesn’t always follow it across oceans and borders. In England, the Jaguar Mark 2 had a bit of a bad-boy reputation, being a favorite getaway car among… more»

Factory 4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible Project

A 1969 Camaro convertible is already a sought-after find, but when you add the Rally Sport package and a factory manual transmission, interest tends to go up quickly. That’s what makes this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible project, listed… more»

Nicest Roller Around? 1970 Chrysler Newport

Usually, when we run across a “roller,” the whole package needs a lot of work. Not so in the case of this 1970 Chrysler Newport, which looks quite tidy except for the hole in the engine compartment. Apparently, the… more»

Americana Incarnate: 1915 Republic Two-Ton Truck

This truck is from the most prolific manufacturer you’ve never heard of: Republic Motor, with roots reaching back to 1913. Search the internet for “first truck made in the US”, and you might turn up Autocar, but more likely… more»

Two for One: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Is 1+1 equal to 1 good car? The seller for this listing here on Craigslist is asking $6,300 for two 1977 Trans Ams. The white one is rusty and a 4 speed car that was running 18 months ago… more»