It’s fascinating how a secret can gain a life of its own once the cat is out of the bag. Such is the case with the First Generation Camaro Z28. Only those “in the know” were aware of this… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Former Dirt Track Racer: 1969 Dodge Charger
We’ve recently seen a few former dirt track race cars appearing at Barn Finds, but few have been based on a car as desirable as this 1969 Dodge Charger. It seems to be a pretty solid beast, and its… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • Auctions • 29 Comments
BF Auction: 1956 Studebaker President
Automotive history is littered with manufacturers that collapsed for various reasons. For smaller American companies, the constant and unrelenting pressure from “The Big Three” sent many to the wall. One of the more notable was Studebaker. That was a… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Red and Ready for Restoration: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The definitive book on the birth of the C5 Corvette is titled “All Corvettes are Red.” While some form of red has been an option on nearly every Corvette model made, the color red was incredibly rare on 1953-1955… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
PHS Documented: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
It’s a bit surprising that out of the 72,287 GTO cars that rolled off the Pontiac assembly line for ’69 only 6,833 were equipped with The Judge package, making them a somewhat rare and sought-after offering in the late… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Spectacular Short-Bed! 1987 Ford F-150
OK, I’ll admit it, I’m not a pickup truck guy. They are immensely popular, growing in stature over the last twenty years but they just don’t trip it for me. That said, I really appreciate an older model like… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
440 In Waiting! 1970 Dodge Dart
I consider fourth-gen Dodge Darts (’67-’76), like this 1970 example, to be unsung heroes. While I prefer the ’67-’69 version, there’s nothing wrong with a ’70 – they were lightweight, inexpensive powerhouse cars. Today’s find, a resident of Clarksville,… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rescue Me! 1965 Chevrolet Corvair
It’s well documented that Corvairs sell cheap. They might just be the last bastion of the old-car hobby where ten grand brings choices of years and models. That’s maybe why this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair is currently bid short of… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Granny’s Grocery Getter: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
Excuse me for making a trip down Nostalgia Lane, but coming from a family that had two station wagons in the driveway in the 50’s and 60’s, this big, beautiful behemoth just speaks to me. The days of full-sized,… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Three Windows, Original Condition: 1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
In the collectible Flathead Ford market, one of the most desirable cars you can own is a 1935 or 1936 Ford 3-window coupe. In an interview with the American Hot Rod Foundation, recently deceased guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck declared… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Early Build? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Through the mid-1964 storied launch of the Mustang and the rest of the 1965 model year, Ford built more than 94,000 “pony car” convertibles. Most of them have since disappeared from our landscape except this one (which is not… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
The Lido Special: 1991 Chrysler TC
OK, so what do you call a Chrysler LeBaron with portholes? A Chrysler TC by Maserati! Well, not entirely of course, but that’s what my eyes told me the first time that I spied one. The TC was offered… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Swinging Updates: 1969 Dodge Dart Custom
For most of its life, the Dodge Dart was a compact car and companion to the Plymouth Valiant. The fourth generation (1967-76) turned in the highest production numbers, which included this ’69 Dart Custom (or GT). The car is… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cool Patina and No Reserve: 1969 Ford F100
One thing I’ve noticed repeatedly at my local Cars And Coffee centers around the line of trucks that always seems to congregate near the center of the lot, and that’s how much attention the pickups with a patina like… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
The Skyliner retractable hardtop was part of the 1957-59 Ford product lines. Marketed as the “Hide-Away Hardtop” the metal roof retracted into a space that would normally be allocated to the trunk. Though it saw more than 48,000 copies… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original 454: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sometimes, tackling a project build is not viable for a dedicated enthusiast. Time, space and lack of required skills are all valid reasons why this happens, and there is no shame in buying a classic that is a turnkey… more»
