Would you consider modifying a rare car with limited production numbers? That’s a question that’s deeply personal, as keeping a rare car in stock condition that isn’t fun to drive or particularly reliable isn’t worth the cost of ownership…. more»
Muscle Cars
Apr 13, 2024 • Auctions • 55 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The Rally Sport package debuted with the first-generation Camaro, but for following generations, the option would only be offered on select years. The second-generation Camaro wouldn’t be offered as RS until ’78, and the option was gone again by… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 70 Comments
Super Sleeper: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
Building a sleeper vehicle is like a rolling form of art, where a visionary seeks to keep the outside appearing as stock and unassuming as possible, attempting to thwart the focus of an unexpected level of performance hiding under… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1980 Dodge Mirada CMX
The market for personal luxury coupes was at its peak in the 1970s and 1980s, with buyers flocking to showrooms for a stylish two-door that conveyed a message of sporty-ness and style. While the actual driving experience was far… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
390 V8 Power! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Cougar arrived in 1967 as Mercury’s contribution to the “pony car” movement. It gave Ford two entries in the market space that was beginning to populate with competitors. The car would get a facelift in 1969, including the… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Track Pak Restoration: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
One of the hottest cars in the late 1960s was the Dodge Charger, built on the same B-body platform as the Coronet, it had sportier styling that supported the “Dodge Rebellion” marketing of the era. The R/T with the… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Project 1970 AMC Javelin SST 390 CID V8
American Motors was caught flat-footed by the pony-car phenomenon. Known for economy cars more accomplished at hauling families than laying rubber, AMC knew it had to carve out its share of the market quickly. Dick Teague’s styling department launched… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 44 Years: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Roller
The Road Runner was one of the hottest muscle cars of the late 1960s. It was distinguished by its cartoon name and graphics and the use of a 383 cubic inch V8 as standard fare. More than 172,000 of… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Collection Sale: Featuring 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
The seller has a half-dozen classic cars from 1957 to 1969 for sale. They cover most of the major brands and are in various states of completeness and condition. But much of the seller’s attention and effort is placed… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Update: 1987 Buick GNX With 4k Original Miles!
UPDATE 04/11/2024: I always admire anyone possessing unbridled optimism because that is sometimes the difference between success and failure. The owner of this 1987 Buick GNX possesses that trait in abundance. This is their second attempt to sell the… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Inspired by BMW? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac created the Grand Am in response to the growing presence of premium European coupes in the U.S. like ones from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The first generation of the car would follow these lines, but sales may have been… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Muscle cars were still popular in 1970, but the tides had begun to change. Insurance companies were raising premiums, emissions controls were tightening, and gasoline would soon no longer be cheap. Yet, Chevrolet managed to sell more than 53,000… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • Auctions • 32 Comments
BF Auction: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist this Pontiac, but with a lower reserve! If you have any questions, please let us know. If this Firebird looks familiar, that’s because we auctioned it back in September of… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1971 Plymouth GTX
Competition is typically fierce when a desirable muscle car hits the market, especially if the seller lists the car with No Reserve. The interest is heightened if the vehicle is numbers-matching, while a specific combination of factory options ensures… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stored 40 Years: Rare 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
While Buick built just over 20,000 Gran Sports in 1970, the convertible was hard to find when new. Just 1,416 droptops left the factory of which only 232 had the Stage 1 option. The seller bought this garage find… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Peter Brock’s Daily Driver: 1985 Holden VK Commodore Group A SS
By 1985, Australian racing legend Peter Brock was riding the crest of a wave. He had steered his factory-backed racing team to four wins in five years in the iconic Bathurst 1000 endurance race, and his multi-million dollar HDT… more»
