Original Survivor: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Some manufacturers that have been lost in the mist of time deserved greater success than they achieved. AMC was one, and Studebaker is another that springs to mind. The latter didn’t produce any genuinely bad cars, but it simply… more»

One Year Only: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Hiding in this garage is one of the rarer muscle cars from the 1970s. It proves that Pontiac continued positioning itself as the home of performance within the General Motors empire. It is a 1977 Can Am, a tidy… more»

No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Purists typically prefer unmolested classics, but this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that the right car can generate significant interest, even when modified. A previous owner sank a considerable sum into this beauty to extract improved performance, but the time… more»

Nice Driver To Great Driver: 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo

Like many of you, I’ve been “wantin’ a Monte” for a long time. In fact, these desires go back to when I was a kid, the original Monte Carlos were used cars, and I thought they’d take off in… more»

Well-Preserved Original: 1963 Jeep Wagoneer

From Kaiser Motors, American Motors Corporation (AMC), Chrysler, and now Stellantis, the Jeep Wagoneer has been made since late 1962 for the 1963 model year, with a three-decade hiatus from the early 90s until recently. The seller has this… more»

Grandpa’s Workhorse: 1952 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup

What is it with me and trucks. So many examples still wear the evidence of years of work, punctuated by the styling signatures of long ago. Is it possible to be glamorous and practical at the same time? I… more»

Three Generations: 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan

Customers walking into automobile showrooms in early 1942 knew that the choice they made would have to last them for a while.  The country was mobilizing for war, and the word was out that automobile production would soon cease. … more»

Stored 40 Years! 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340

The 1970 Dodge Dart incorporated one significant change regarding engine choices over the previous year’s model, as the option to equip your ’70 Dart Swinger with a 383 was nixed over the company’s apparent concerns that it might interfere… more»

Update: 64k Mile 1954 Lincoln Capri Barn Find

UPDATE – This 1954 Lincoln Capri is for sale again, three-and-a-half years after being shown here on Barn Finds back in June 2020. This mechanically refreshed former barn find is posted here on craigslist in the great city of… more»

Non-Restored Original: 1956 Mercury Montclair

Mid-fifties Fords are pretty common and often encountered but mid-century Mercury such as this 1956 Montclair? Not so often. The seller suggests, “I can’t really call this car a restoration as much as a classic that’s just been kept… more»

BF Auction: 1984 Dodge Rampage

When a vehicle achieves a five-figure sales total during a three-year production run, it is fair to classify it as relatively rare. That is the story of the Dodge Rampage, and this 1984 edition is from the final year…. more»

Owned Three Decades: 1966 Buick Riviera

If Sean Connery was an American car, I can’t think of a better one than a 1966 Buick Riviera. This car is from his early “Bond, James Bond” days, and like him, it’s cool, it’s tough, it’s suave, it’s… more»

Running Solid Project: 1971 Dodge Charger

When polling a group of auto enthusiasts about when the Golden Age of the early generation muscle cars ended, one of the more popular answers you’ll likely get is the year 1971, as everything from compression ratios to emission… more»

GT40 Replica: Fiberfab Avenger Kit Car

Almost every kit car takes some inspiration from a more expensive model produced in limited quantities. The problem is, even with the best of intentions behind its conception, the replica falls well short of what the real-deal vehicle looks… more»

One Family Owned: 1979 Ford F250 Ranger

Most trucks are used like any other household tool with little thought given to their eventual heirloom qualities. But some owners do treat the heavy-duty hauler like a member of the family, and this single-family owned 1979 Ford F250… more»

356 Alternative: 1951 Devin Roadster

For anyone who has ever participated in amateur racing, whether as part of a track day at a local road course or via an SCCA group that hosts autocrossing events, you know that the range of hardware that competes… more»

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