LS Swap Candidate? 1970 Chevrolet Nova

I’ve been eyeing this 1970 Chevrolet Nova for almost a week now, and so far, the seller is holding firm on his price.  He’s hoping the positives here will justify the $27,000 asking price, and granted, there are several… more»

Rare Sportsgrain Siding: 1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible

The 1968 Chrysler Newport offered some beautiful styling as a 2-door hardtop or a convertible, even in its base form.  However, buyers who chose to add the Sportsgrain siding were treated to an even more prestigious look outside, without… more»

One-Owner 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Ah, the third-generation Chevrolet Camaro – a perennial entry in the “project cars you can afford” category, and one that seems to remain popular even years after its retirement (the generation, not the model.) However, is there a value… more»

Post-War Civilian Jeep: 1948 Willys CJ-2A

The Willys Jeep CJ was the commercial version of the World War II military workhorse (CJ was an acronym for “Civilian Jeep”). The vehicles went on sale in 1945 and were still in the mix some 40 years later…. more»

Country Album Photo Star: 1964 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two Four-Window Sedan

Cadillacs and country music have long gone hand-in-hand. Hank Williams took his last ride in one. Dwight Yoakam sang of “guitars, Cadillacs.” And Dolly Parton apparently used this one in a photo shoot for her Hungry Again album, which was released… more»

Parked For Years: 1980s Kawasaki KLT250 Prairie

Ebony is what Kawasaki referred to for their black KLT250 three-wheeler, but we most often see them in Wildfire Red. They’re a fairly rare model and this one will need some work as the seller says it hasn’t run… more»

Sitting 15 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

Here’s another Chevelle that the owner acquired with the intention of performing a restoration, but as we all know, life often gets in the way of our best intentions.  Sometimes, it doesn’t take very long to realize our visions… more»

1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 4×4 460 V8 5-Speed

This box-checker is a 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 4×4 with a 460 V8 and a 5-speed manual transmission. The only thing I could think of that might make it better would be a diesel, but that’s not much… more»

Solid Driver: 1971 Ford F100 Sport Custom

Some classics leave their new owner with decisions to make. This 1971 Ford F100 Sport Custom is a perfect example, because the buyer could choose to preserve or restore this rock-solid Pickup. The good news is that due to… more»

Rolling Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

With the cost of primo tri-fives likely to remain high, buying a roller at an affordable price is a good option for those with a vision and the skills needed to turn it into their dream car.  This 1957… more»

BF Auction: 1977 GMC Jimmy High Sierra

Talk about well optioned! This 1977 GMC Jimmy had almost every option box checked. It received the High Sierra Equipment Package, the 350 cui V8, 3.73 gearing, four-wheel drive, 31-gallon fuel tank, A/C, and this awesome color combo! It’s… more»

Coach Built Rarity: 1955 Cadillac Caddy Camper

For readers who’ve ever been curious what it would look like if a vintage Cadillac hearse were blended with a camper, wonder no more!  The answer can be found in the form of a 1955 Caddy Camper, and believe… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429CJ

One of the most underrated performance Fords of the muscle car era has to be the 1970-71 Ford Torino Cobra with the 429 Cobra Jet. A contemporary Motor Trend road test pitted a 370-horsepower Cobra Jet Torino against an LS6 Chevelle… more»

1976 Chevrolet K10 4×4 Short Bed 350 V8 4-Speed

Yuba Gold is a great color for this 1976 Chevrolet K10 4×4 Short Bed pickup. The winch and big front bumper throw me off a bit. I did not expect to see that, especially on a short-bed truck. This… more»

Stored 41 Years: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The declining demand for muscle cars in the 1970s spilled over onto the nimbler “pony cars”, too. Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda were off by 60% from 1970 to 1973, leading to the car’s cancellation in 1974 (the Dodge… more»

Patina Project: 1973 AMC Ambassador

The Ambassador was American Motors’ flagship luxury automobile from 1957 to 1974. It competed with the likes of the Chevrolet Caprice and Ford LTD during much of that time. By the 1970s, the car’s prominence dwindled as even more… more»

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