V8 Panel Delivery! 1971 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was Chevy’s first U.S.-made subcompact. And it got a bad rap due to its poorly executed 4-cylinder engine. Some of the Vega’s still around show up with a V8 transplanted under the hood. But in the case… more»

Lycoming-Powered 1966 Champion Citabria 7ECA

Now known as American Champion Aircraft, this 1966 Champion Citabria 7ECA would have been made under the umbrella of Champion Aircraft Corporation. American Champion Aircraft purchased several smaller aircraft companies in 1988 and combined them into their company. The… more»

Woodie on the Water: 1948 Century Boat

The history of Century Boats goes back to its founding in 1926. And the brand continues to flourish today, although the company has changed hands a few times, once even owned by Yamaha. This fine example of a wooden… more»

Big Red Barn Find: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado

If I were Carnac the Magnificient, the answer would go something like this, “Elsculpto to Elbloato!”. And the question would be, “What’s the difference between the 1970 and 1971 Cadillac Eldorado?”. OK, so it’s a subjective assessment and I… more»

BF Auction: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

Purchasing a classic requiring major restoration takes a leap of faith, and some people are unwilling or unable to make such a commitment. However, cars like this 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS fill the gap between a genuine restoration project… more»

Arkansas Barn Find: 1964 International Scout 80

Vintage Broncos have been escalating in value dramatically over the past decade. When Ford re-introduced the “New Bronco” for the 2021 model year, it made vintage Bronco prices go even higher. For those of you that can’t afford a… more»

BF Auction: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA

By 1991, Pontiac’s Trans Am had regained its performance credentials, with the company offering the GTA version for those seeking performance and a relaxed driving experience. Finding a good one today is a treat, but this GTA looks like… more»

Well Optioned Runner: 1978 International Harvester Scout II

Despite looking like it’s been parked for a few years and was just uncovered, this is a running, driving International Harvester Scout II that is in respectable condition and loaded with factory options. The Scout II has seemingly been… more»

Pilot Dual-Quad: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Rarity can sometimes be a relative term because it is possible that almost any car can make that claim due to a combination of optional extras. However, this 1956 Bel Air lays claim to that status and features the… more»

Unmolested Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sometimes you only need to look as far as the bidding history of a classic car auction to determine its desirability. That is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. The auction opened at $1,000 and took less… more»

No Reserve: 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Finding a classic Pickup that is an ideal candidate for a project build can be challenging, especially one that is affordable. With values climbing, even the roughest examples can often command surprising prices. Occasionally, Pickups like this 1951 Chevrolet… more»

455 Model J: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix

Last week we covered this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix, a beautiful car with a somehow disappearing opera window -a mystery that I believe is still unsolved. Today, we’re going to review a very similar, one-year older, 1971 Model J… more»

Race, Refurbish, or Restore? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

Nothing says “Super Seventies” like a C3 (third-generation Corvette) with flared fenders. This rough black roller has barely been touched since its purported days as a New York City street racer. Now located in Somerset, Kentucky, the 1970 Chevrolet… more»

Lifted Long Roof: 1980 Chevrolet Impala Wagon

This is a Chevrolet Blazer Estate Wagon. Or, maybe it’s a Chevy Caprice 4×4. Well, it’s somewhere in between, and there has likely never been another one made like it since the night a few buddies got together with… more»

California Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

There once was a 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville that sat in a large building near Petaluma, California. It was surrounded by other classic cars and parts. It has now been pulled out and can be found for sale… more»

Never Assembled: Brand New Bradley GT Kit

This is a listing for what I interpret to be a brand-new, never-assembled Bradley GT kit car. If you have spent any time looking for a decent kit car project, you’ll likely realize pretty quickly they are few and… more»

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