Except for the Nomad sport wagon, perhaps the most desirable Tri-Five Chevrolet is the Bel Air convertible. This 1955 edition saw a production of more than 42,000 copies, yet how often do you see one on the road today?… more»
Upgraded Drivetrain! 1978 Oldsmobile 442
Muscle cars were a huge part of the automotive landscape in the late 1960s and early 1970s. But three things changed all that just a few years later: rising insurance costs, increased emissions controls, and higher gas prices. One… more»
Nicest One Left? 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours
I love the idea of a luxurious version of a car or truck that was never meant to be luxurious – this 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours is one of those vehicles. This stunning time capsule can be found posted… more»
TV Star? 1973 Ford Maverick 302 V8
Back when I had my long-running tv reality car show, Scotty G’s Oddball Garage… Just kidding, there was no such thing. This 1973 Ford Maverick was actually on a TV reality car show and it can now be found… more»
455 Equipped! 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Oldsmobile gave the Cutlass a redesign for its fourth generation, which began with the 1973 model and ran through ’77, and it utilized the General Motors A-Body known as the Colonnade platform. By 1974, the Cutlass was only two… more»
Tidy Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
With warm weather fast approaching, the lure of time behind the wheel of a classic convertible with the wind in your hair may be impossible to resist. If so, that begs the question of which classic you might choose…. more»
Great Starter: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
Choosing a suitable candidate for a project build can be challenging, particularly if your skills with a grinder and welder aren’t the greatest. That’s where classics like this 1967 Mustang Convertible fill a void. It appears that most of… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
New for 1969, the Second Generation Pontiac Grand Prix offered buyers a perfect blend of luxury and performance. Its combined chrome grille and front bumper made a bold visual statement, with 112,486 buyers electing to park one in their… more»
31K Miles? 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
So many Chevies from the ’60s have gone on a nutso price trajectory that it’s nice to find one model that hasn’t and that’s the Corvair such as this 1966 Monza convertible example. Occupying a lone position in GM’s… more»
Sleeper Wagon: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
You don’t have to be a Chevrolet fan to know about and appreciate the Tri-Five Nomad Wagon. It’s such an iconic design and a wonderfully weird mix of style and utility. You really can’t get much cooler than a… more»
Running 1954 Willys Jeep 4×4 Truck
Growing up, my Dad had a Chevy C-10 truck that ran on LP (liquid propane) and I remember being super intrigued by this idea. He eventually converted it back to gasoline and I helped him with the task. I… more»
Rare Body Style: 1935 Ford Convertible Sedan
I thought at first that this Ford Convertible Sedan was a DeLuxe Phaeton but upon further review, it appears to be a Model 48 Convertible Sedan with removable B-pillars. The design, incorporating roll-up windows offered the best of both… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 327 Powered 1926 Ford Model T
If you are into building wild custom hot rods, this find might just be up your alley! Reader Michael B’s father-in-law started building this Ford Model T a few years ago but unfortunately passed away before being able to… more»
Nomad Alternative: 1957 Pontiac Safari
For a model that only managed a production volume of about 1,200 copies, we encounter 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safaris more often than one might expect. A me-too version of Chevrolet’s Nomad, the Safari never seemed to have… more»
















