Stored 40 Years: 1936 Dodge D-2

Dodge Brothers Company was sold to Chrysler in 1928, having begun in the automobile manufacturing business in 1914. The D-Series of cars started production in 1935 after the economy had begun to come back from the Great Depression. They… more»

Fintastic! 1960 Imperial Crown Sedan

Fins of various height and sculpture punctuated the Virgil Exner-designed second generation Imperial from 1957 to 1961, and this 1960 Imperial Crown in Staunton, Missouri (outside St. Louis) wears the most outrageous Imperial fins ever. For 1957, Chrysler established… more»

BF Exclusive: 1964 FWD Farrar 4×4 Fire Pumper

While older trucks attract a limited but dedicated following, retired firefighting appliances will always command attention. If you head off to a truck show and one of those classics on display, it will always draw a strong crowd. I… more»

40K Original Miles: 1996 Buick Roadmaster

The lineup of GM estate wagons has been the apple of many enthusiasts’ eyes for years now, especially the B-platform models equipped with the LT1 V8. Prices have been climbing, but not strikingly so. There are some cars that… more»

Turbo Project: 1985 Merkur XR4TI

This 1985 Merkur XR4Ti is a project, but a worthwhile one when you consider how few of these are left in stock condition with the preferred manual gearbox. The cosmetics are rough and the seller notes that the gas… more»

Rare Color: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1960 model year was a landmark one for the Chevrolet Corvette. After a stuttering launch that saw the company go close to axing the Corvette after a mere two years on the market due to appalling sales totals,… more»

SS 396 4-Speed! 1965 Chevrolet Impala Project

OK, admittedly, it looks a little shaky. It has been outside for a spell, the location of the hood is not disclosed and the engine is, ah, well, not where it is supposed to be but still, it’s a… more»

No Reserve 1972 AMC Gremlin X 304 V8

Update 11/3/21 – This sweet Gremlin has been relisted here on eBay with a $1 starting bid and no reserve. That’s more like it! Thanks go to Larry D for the tip! From 10/27/21 – I’ve had the privilege… more»

1-of-5? 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

When a seller makes a bold claim about rarity in a sale listing, it is easy to view such claims with a grain of salt. That was how I initially felt when I read the advertisement for this 1971… more»

Affordable Jag! 1950 Vintage Doepke XK120

At the rate that the values of certain cars are climbing, a vintage Doepke scale model like this 1950 Jaguar XK120 is about all we’ll be able to afford before too long. And even these ’50s vintage toys can… more»

Rebuilt V12: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

While they may have been a father-and-son team, you could never have found two individuals more different than Henry and Edsel Ford. Henry placed most of his manufacturing focus on producing affordable basic transport for the masses. Edsel was… more»

Jet Age Sports Car: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

With a long history of powerful engines, sports car handling, and a reasonable price tag, the Chevrolet Corvette is near the top of the list as far as bang for the buck for any automotive enthusiast. However, Corvettes have… more»

Solid Restorer: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Some enthusiasts dream of building their ideal C1 Corvette, but the thought of molesting an original survivor goes against their beliefs. They will search for the perfect candidate, but finding that car can be a battle. That’s where cars… more»

Retro-Style Roadster: 1999 Plymouth Prowler

First a Plymouth then later a Chrysler, the Prowler was a retro-styled limited production car produced between 1997-02, based on a 1993 concept car of the same name. The 2-seater was noted for its Indy-car front styling and suspension…. more»

SS 396 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet joined the mid-size auto market in 1964 with the Chevelle and the Super Sport would be a big part of these cars. In 1966, the SS 396 was promoted to a series of its own but reverted to… more»

Barn Find Project: 1955 Plymouth Belvedere

Chrysler designer Virgil Exner began modernizing the appearance of the company’s products in 1955. The “Forward Look” cars were longer and lower than before, setting the stage for the restyle in 1957 that would set the automobiles apart. The… more»

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