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Dusty 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia

The Mustang went on a diet in 1974 when Ford launched the Pinto-based Mustang II. It was an attempt to get back to the car’s roots as a smaller, nimbler model. The move worked as sales increased, but some… more»

Super Six Survivor: 1978 Dodge Aspen

We don’t often see cars that have been set up for towing here, especially ones with an automatic transmission. This 1978 Dodge Aspen has a special gearbox between the differential and transmission so it can be towed behind a… more»

Chevy V8 Swapped: 1964 Rambler Classic 770

The Classic was the journeyman Rambler model from 1961-66, replacing the former Rebel. The second generation of the Classic ran from 1963-64 and Motor Trend magazine was so impressed by the line that they gave it the “Car of… more»

BF Exclusive: 1963 Chrysler New Yorker

I recently had the opportunity to visit a barn find project car on the island of Chappaquiddick, which is located off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a 1963 Chrysler New Yorker that has been in the seller’s family… more»

44k Original Miles: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Survivor

Deciding to part with a classic car can be a difficult choice to make. However, when that car is 52-years-old and has been part of the family since new, that ramps it up a notch. That is also the… more»

Rust-Free V8: 1966 Ford Mustang

Decisions, decisions. If you bought this rust-free 1966 Mustang, would you treat it to a light cosmetic restoration, or would you drive it as an original survivor? Both scenarios are realistic options because while it would look stunning with… more»

Turn-Key! 1956 Chevrolet Nomad

I would be surprised if many of you reading this post have not considered having a classic car as a daily driver. Mental images of cruising around in a reliable, somewhat modernized classic are common in my household, and… more»

1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback Survivor

Hidden away in this garage is a 1966 Mustang GT Fastback 2+2, which might be a pretty decent find. Don’t think that we’re talking about a rust bucket here because it is a surprisingly solid old classic. It also… more»

Owned Since ’78: 1935 Ford DeLuxe “Trunkback”

‘This 1935 Ford DeLuxe Sedan underwent a repaint in the 1970s, and although it has been sitting since the late 1980s, it has survived remarkably well. It needs someone to revive this classic after more than three decades of… more»

383 Magnum! Beautiful 1971 Dodge Charger SE

This one is an attention-getter! I usually give the ’71+ Mopar fuselage bodies a pass over but not this one. And actually, I check them all out anymore as the styling has grown on me over the years. The… more»

Rusty Ranger: 1974 Ford Bronco

Hoping to compete with the likes of the Jeep CJ-5, Ford launched the Bronco in 1966 as an early player in what we now call the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) market. The first generation would be a hugely successful… more»

Vortec 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The second generation of the Chevelle was its most popular in terms of sales and performance. The SS 396 models of that era command big bucks today and are often the subject of tribute cars. This 1972 Malibu is… more»

Last Registered ’71: 1960 Plymouth Fury Suburban

Chrysler rolled out its “Forward Look” cars for 1957 and set the industry on its ear styling-wise. They would not be outdone in the tail-fins department, which stuck around big and bold through the 1960 model year. By today’s… more»

Spotless 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

This 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau is a stunning looking car. The owner claims that it is mostly original, and it does appear to be an amazing survivor. This is a car that managed to swim against the tide… more»

4,000 Original Miles! 1993 Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wranglers rarely show up in tidy condition after a few decades on the road, largely because of the lives they tend to lead: on the trail or by the beach, neither of which is conducive to the long-term… more»

1970 Ford Thunderbird 429 Barn Find

This 1970 Ford Thunderbird has been barn-bound in Georgia for the last 13 years, and recently emerged from its temporary tomb as a complete car with minimal rust issues. The Thunderbird is equipped with a thundering 429 under the… more»