Some of us start our projects by carefully planning everything out and making purchases as needed. Others start throwing money at a project without a clear plan and figure it will all work out in the end. This 1930… more»
Project Cars
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Unfinished Project with an Awesome Engine: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Impressive Stash Of Swedes Cars In Nebraska
As I learned from experience, the Volvo 1800, in either the made-in-Britain Jensen version or “S for Sweden” later incarnation, does not want to be left outside. They rust prodigiously, and they’re challenging to repair correctly. That’s why this… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Package Deal: 1957/1959 Triumph TR3s
There are some cars that just never should be left outside. I think you could put all convertibles in that category. However, it seems that some cars are just made of steel that rusts with but a harsh word. … more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Caprice Powered: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Despite the convertible being discontinued and the largest engine available reduced to a 350 cubic inch V8, the Chevy Corvette had record sales in 1976. It was still the only 2-door U.S. production sports car on the market and… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Long List of New Parts: 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon
Ford’s first U.S.-built subcompact was the Pinto, introduced in 1971. It had a 10-year production run which resulted in nearly 3.2 million units sold. The station wagon was a popular model, comprising nearly one-third of the car’s total sales… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Yard Find: 1973 Opel GT Project
Here’s another “ran when parked” prospect on facebook Marketplace – a 1973 Opel GT, located in Dayton, Ohio with an asking price of $2500. The sleek two-seater was an unlikely product of Opel Automobile, founded in 1862 in Germany… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
G-Code Drop-Top: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner
Sunliner was the name Ford applied to its full-size convertibles from 1952 to 1964. For most of that time, it was part of the Galaxie 500 series which debuted in 1959 to compete against the Chevy Impala. This 1962… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • Exclusives • 23 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1979 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac faced the most significant challenge in its history during the 1970s. The company had developed a reputation for successfully producing large and luxurious vehicles offering almost unparalleled comfort and isolation from the outside world. However, the rise of… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Carport Find: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
“This is the Continental Mark V, a worthy successor to the classic Continentals . . . a continuation of the personal car concept originally expressed in Edsel Ford’s Continental and refined in the Continental Mark II . . …. more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
FWD Muscle: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
If you compiled a list of the most significant cars to roll off production lines in post-war America, several vehicles could be notable inclusions. The original Mustang would be a contender because it was a vehicle that almost singlehandedly… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post
Some enthusiasts studiously avoided tackling another person’s unfinished project build. Their reluctance is understandable because nothing sours the ownership experience like rust emerging from beneath inch-thick Bondo on a car they were told was rock-solid. That shouldn’t be an… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Dynamic Duo? Pair of 1972 AMC AMXs
The AMX was one of American Motors’ more interesting cars. It was a 2-seat, GT-style performance coupe that ran from 1968 to 1970. After that, it was a muscle option on the Javelin which it had previously been based… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Many enthusiasts dream of creating a classic from a blank canvas, but finding a suitable and affordable candidate can be challenging. That’s where this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda may ride to the rescue. The photos suggest it has been many… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
V12 Not Included: 1948 Lincoln Continental
Regardless of condition, I still think Lincoln’s post-war Continental possessed a menacing look about itself – parts missing, not negating the intensity of its formidable bearing. This 1948 convertible is one of only 452 produced that year (I have… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Bigger Than Ever! 1973 Buick Electra 225
Beginning in 1959, the Electra (and 225) would become Buick’s most opulent full-size automobile. It held that honor for more than 30 years before the Park Avenue came along. The “225” designation would be coined for the length of… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Project or Parts? 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Roller
With no evidence that local manufacturers plan to reintroduce Station Wagons to their product range, buyers are faced with several choices. They can opt for an SUV, purchase an import, or search the market for a secondhand alternative. That… more»
