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Competition Yellow: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It is almost an inevitability that First Generation Mustang project cars will provide their owners with rust issues that will need to be addressed. These problems can range from the fairly innocuous to the pretty awful. This 1970 Mustang… more»

Rare Three-Door SUV: 1975 Ford B100

Just a few days ago, I shared with you a Mexican-market SUV that few of us have ever laid eyes on, a Dodge D100 Carryall that supposedly was built in celebration of a Mexican wedding. Little information was available,… more»

Rare Gem: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Wagon

It’s hard to believe that the Corvair wagon was made for only two years. They are maybe the rarest of the body styles and wagons are hot right now as we all know. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900… more»

Outrageous 1980 Greenwood Corvette 454

When it comes to building wild Corvettes, few companies have built more of a legacy than Greenwood. From their own creations to kits that any enthusiast could install, the company has long been supportive of those owners who wish… more»

1 of 2,000 Made: 1988 Chevy Celebrity Eurosport VR

This 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport VR is an exceedingly rare example of the hotted-up version of the Chevy’s bread-and-butter sedan. Though no quicker than any other Celebrity equipped with a wheezy V6, it certainly looked the business with aggressive… more»

46K Miles: 1973 Lincoln Continental

Having somewhat over 46,000 miles on it, this 1973 Lincoln Continental is barely broken in and it looks almost like new. There’s a lot of Mercury Marquis in this car, at least they look very similar from some angles…. more»

Top Dog Barn Find: 1969 Chevrolet SS 396 Nova

When you are hunting for a Barn Find, you never know what will turn up. Lots of classics, unusual “who-done-its”, discarded muscle cars, old everyday unremarkable drivers and just about everything else in between. But when you find a… more»

My BF Success Story: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Wagon

It’s not often that we Barn Finds writers get to post about a BF Success Story and Our Cars at the same time, but I’m pleased to report that this 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon has been purchased, brought… more»

Rare Survivor: 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Convertible

Many ideas seem like good ones at the time, but then turn out to be very bad ones. However, sometimes it is possible to salvage something worthwhile from what seems like a disaster, and that probably sums up the… more»

Rare Camper Package: 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

Update 4/7/20 – This Chalet has found it’s way back onto the market. We aren’t sure if it has changed hands since we last featured it but it’s now listed here on eBay with a $4,500 starting bid and… more»

Dry Stored for 25 Years: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

Update 4/7/20 – This Avanti is back on eBay! Hopefully the seller has set a realistic reserve so it finds a new home this time. From 11/8/19 – This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 has been parked for 25 years,… more»

Former 454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

This is the last of the steel bumper Corvettes (OK, ’73 was half there) and my favorite version of the C3. And anytime one is discovered that appears to be in clean, original condition, it’s definitely worth a closer… more»

Wild Cherry Replica: 1977 GMC Vandura

Some of you may recall a story from last year involving the actual van this knock-off is based on. It generated a ton of comments and for background, you can check it out here. The Wild Cherry van is… more»

Incredible Auction of 140+ Vehicles! The Bob Regehr Collection

As barns go, this one beats most. The late entrepreneur and collector Bob Regehr took good care of his collection, and the breadth and depth of his tastes have automotive enthusiasts drooling far and near as the collection’s auction… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Pickup

The owner of this Chevrolet 3100 Pickup purchased the vehicle with the intention of undertaking a custom build, but he simply didn’t have the heart to destroy this classic. Instead, he chose to return it to a roadworthy state,… more»

Solid Project: 1956 Mercury Montclair

Another in the series of killer (literally) cool 1950s car hood ornaments and great designs, this 1956 Mercury Montclair looks like a great project. That front bumper alone could be/should be in a museum. This beautiful and solid project… more»