Cars evolved tremendously from the 1960s into the 1970s, and not always in a good direction. The Pontiac Ventura emerged in 1960, sharing a platform with the Catalina. Its stylish horizontal fins, graceful hard top, and beefy V8 struck… more»
Project Cars
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve Rag Top: 1955 Cadillac Sixty-Two
Hubba-Hubba! A red, 1955 Cadilac Series 62 convertible – it doesn’t get much better than that. The seller tells us that it’s not perfect – not a show car, but still, it makes a big statement just as it… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Out of the Barn: 1973 Buick Electra 225
Buick introduced the Electra in 1959 as its top-of-the-line model. The 225 designation was added as a nod to the length of the vehicle – at least 225 inches. This 1973 edition has been in the barn for more… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Affordable Sports Car: 1979 MGB Roadster
The MGB was the replacement for the MGA and was built by British Motor Corp. and its successor from 1962 to 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster which later expanded to include a coupe, and its variants had… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cheap V8 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan
This 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan has a known history, with the seller purchasing the car from the original owner’s son. It appears to have been used sparingly, with the odometer showing what is claimed to be 23,970 genuine… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic! 1967 Intermeccanica Omega
With America taking its name from Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, it’s only fitting that a gorgeous Italian Grand Touring car would explore America under red-blooded American V8 power. This 1967 Intermeccanica Omega is no kit car! With a chassis… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sports Car Collection for Sale!
We see listings for collections come up for sale every now and again, and it’s always fascinating to see what collectors have hidden in their outbuildings and garages. This listing for an assortment of sports cars appears to be… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 48 Comments
One True Owner? 1959 Plymouth Suburban
This listing caught my attention because of the way it’s worded, “This is a true one-owner car..” I guess the adjective “true” threw me off as I think of words more along the lines of “one actual” owner as… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Let’s Go Racing, Dutch Style: 1969 DAF 55
We met the DAF a few articles back when we discovered that Michelotti crafted his first beach car – called the Shellette – from a Daffodil. But here is a more purposeful example listed on facebook Marketplace – this… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Matching Number Project: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
The other day, I watched one of those junkyard crawl car shows that stream online, and the host was singing the praises of a third-generation Dodge Charger R/T, such as today’s 1971 subject. What I learned that I didn’t… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Driveway Find Bubble-Top: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Remember when automobile manufacturers restyled their cars every couple of years? Chevrolet was no exception, and the 1959-60 models come to mind with their “batwing” styling. They were lean-looking and more futuristic than the bulky Chevies of 1958 (which… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Damaged Kit Car: 2021 Superformance Cobra
Oftentimes, we talk about buying a high-end kit car for a discount when one appears as a roughed-up and unfinished project in an owner’s garage. This is a common tale, when an ambitious builder hands over a fair chunk… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hunting Rig: 1979 GMC Jimmy
In the world of square bodies, it is rare to find anything approaching a deal these days. Put simply, too many owners and enthusiasts know that there is tremendous demand for these vehicles and as such, you can charge… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1952 Dodge B-3-B
When Dodge introduced the B-3-B truck, it wanted people to know it was well-built and ready to work. Just take a look at the grille of this 1952 Dodge B-3-B. It proudly wears its “Job Rated” badge. It might… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Nearly Forty, You Say? 1986 Monte Carlo SS
Seeing the presence of a 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo on our Barn Finds assignments board, my mind went right to the 1970s Montes. I’ve always wanted one, and I found myself briefly confused when the SS of the 1980s… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Lean-To Find: 1968 AMC AMX
If you’re not an AMC fan, the significance of their AMX (’68-’70) may be unknown to you. If you are an AMC aficionado, the condition of this first-year Leland, North Carolina sequestered example may give you a start –… more»
