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Low Mile Survivor! 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

In the 1970s and 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was one of the hottest cars on the market. Our family bought the sales pitch and we acquired a new Supreme like this one in 1983 (and kept it 13… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Ford Bronco

One of the most interesting aspects of this great hobby is the speculation on the values of these great cars as time progresses. Up for auction here on eBay is a great example of this. This 1969 Ford Bronco… more»

Matching-Numbers 1971 Corvette T-Top Project

A 1971 Corvette with its original drivetrain is always worth a closer look, and the example currently listed here on eBay offers exactly that: a matching-numbers 350/270-horsepower small-block paired with an automatic transmission, still sitting under those classic chrome… more»

Drag Car Tribute: 1962 Pontiac Tempest

Back in 2008, one of the greatest Barn Finds in history sold on eBay for around $250,000: Stan Antlocer’s 1963 Tempest LeMans Super Duty drag car. I followed that car religiously for that frantic week of the sale because it was… more»

Red White & Blue: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

The Rebel Machine was a mid-sized muscle car offered by American Motors for only one year in 1970. Production numbers were small when compared to those of market leaders like the Pontiac GTO and Chevy Chevelle SS 396. We… more»

Estate Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

1967 was where it all began for the Chevrolet Camaro, and this first-year example has an interesting story to tell.  According to the seller, before his acquisition just a year ago, this car hadn’t seen the light of day… more»

One of 44 Made: 1982 Apollo Verona

The world of kit cars is vast and deep, with wide variations in build quality and performance. Those enthusiasts who choose to build their own or refurbish cars built in the past by amateur hands are truly committed to… more»

BF Auction: 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista

Emerging from this garage is a classic with a great story to tell. It is a 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista that spent three decades in storage. The current owner recently revived this beauty, returning it to a roadworthy state… more»

Recent Garage Find: 1975 AMC Hornet

American Motors resurrected the Hornet nameplate in 1970 as the replacement for the Rambler American venerable compact. It was more stylish than its predecessor and continued through 1977, after which it would morph into the Concord and then the… more»

Formerly Father’s: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

Ford’s styling shift from 1936 to 1937 set its competition scrambling. Headlights melding into fenders, and the fenders themselves snuggling ever closer to bodies – the new interpretation of the vehicle resonated powerfully with buyers. Briggs Manufacturing, a Detroit… more»

1 of 1,150: 1966 Harley-Davidson Bobcat 175

This super unique and rare motorcycle is held up a bit by the quality of the photos. As you can tell from this opening photo, the only one showing the whole bike, it’s cut off on both ends. Rare… more»

450 HP! 383 Stroker 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback

Unless you count the one prototype built in 1972, Chevrolet never put a V8 in a Vega, although it’s encouraging to know that they were at least thinking about it.  The one-off car had an all-aluminum engine, but unfortunately,… more»

Triple-Black Legend: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda

A genuine 1970 Hemi ’Cuda is already one of the crown jewels of the muscle-car world, but the example now listed here on eBay takes things a step further. The seller describes it as one of just 284 built… more»

Only One In The U.S.? 1941 DeSoto Custom

Last week, I covered this 1950 DeSoto coupe and received many interesting comments. With that thought in mind, today, I thought I’d wind it back a bit and take a look at this 1941 DeSoto S8 Custom. It’s in… more»

Project With A Parts Car: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

With only 4,356 built, it’s no surprise that the 1957 Golden Hawk is one of the most prized Studebakers among fans of that long-running South Bend concern. But how far gone is too far gone? We’re about to find… more»

Red & Ready: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix

For 1969, Pontiac sought to make a bold redesign of its full-size personal luxury car. This all-new third-generation Grand Prix would abandon its full-size roots for the G-body platform, creating a sleek luxury coupe that seemed equal parts sophistication… more»

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