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Barn Find Bullet Bird: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe

Here’s yet another “barn find from an estate sale” in the form of a sleek-looking 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe. I’m sure there’s a story here, but taken at face – or photo – value, it looks like a nice,… more»

No Reserve: Solid 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Needing TLC

Hiding under this cover is a classic deserving of restoration. This 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback doesn’t run, but it is complete and appears to be free from major rust. Coaxing its V8 back to life may require little more… more»

Fun Weekend Cruiser: 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

It’s surprising how many cars past the fifty-year mark are out there with the odometer still on the first trip around, and also understandable that many of these command and get a premium price when they exchange hands.  However,… more»

396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was once a classy but seemingly mild-mannered Convertible. However, a “heart” transplant has transformed it into a fire-breathing beast with power to spare. It runs and drives well, needing a cosmetic restoration to recapture… more»

440 6-Pack 4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Super Bee

With all the buzz the Plymouth Road Runner generated upon its debut in 1968, Dodge’s equivalent, the Super Bee, sometimes got overlooked. A comparable product, sales numbers of the Super Bee paled by comparison, and Dodge moved on after… more»

39k Miles: 1948 Dodge DeLuxe Three-Passenger Coupe

My copy of Thomas A. McPherson’s The Dodge Story does not mince words: “The least popular body style in the DeLuxe Series in [1946, 1947, and 1948] was the three-passenger coupe…the complete production run only produced 27,600.” Indeed, the coupe wasn’t… more»

1968 Chevrolet Camaro Barn Find

What period do you consider to be too long for a classic to sit hibernating in a barn? Most enthusiasts would agree that anything beyond a few months is unacceptable, but what if the timeframe can be measured in… more»

Sell or Trade: 1972 Mercury Montego Four-Door Sedan

How many of you see a Mercury Montego and think, let’s go racing! Well, the Wood brothers thought exactly that in the 1970s, when with Holman-Moody they built one of the most famous NASCAR racers of all time, the… more»

70K Mile Convertible: 1965 Buick LeSabre

Now this is a Buick! Sure, we still have Buicks today, but most look like porcine wheeled objects on stilts. A proper sedan, hardtop, or convertible? Fuggetaboutit. This claimed 70 K-mile 1965 LeSabre convertible appears to be in excellent… more»

Red Sled: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac produced the most Trans Ams in its history in 1979. Over 117,000 Trans Ams were built and sold including this example that was sent to us by Tony Primo. This Trans Am is located in Royal Palm Beach,… more»

46K-Miles! 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 W/ 400 V8

1973 was the second-to-last year for Ford’s Galaxie 500 name, and it fell between the Custom 500 and LTD, with the LTD Brougham at the top of the line. It seems like the Galaxie 500 nameplate was around longer… more»

31K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible looks smart in its triple black color combo, and it has the desirable 5-speed manual gearbox as an added bonus. With well under 40,000 original miles, it presents like a much newer car, but… more»

Old-School Pony! 1969 Ford Mustang

Looking for a classic Mustang with some ’70s flair? This 1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof in Warwick, Rhode Island features aftermarket fog lights, an owner-installed sunroof, custom tufted door panels, department store steering wheel, CB radio, a bitchin’ graphic equalizer,… more»

BF Exclusive: 1993 Ford Bronco XLT

With an Escape-based Bronco Sport and a retro-themed Bronco out on dealer lots, how long will it be until Ford releases a “big” Bronco based on the F-150? After all, it was a fairly successful model from 1978 to… more»

Malaise Era Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada

The Granada debuted in 1975 as a “premium” compact car, slotted by Ford above the more basic Maverick. Its styling was influenced by the European sedans of the day, but mechanically, its unibody roots harkened to the days of… more»

1-of-12: 1967 Dodge Charger Hemi/4-Speed

If push came to shove and I was forced to pick my favorite muscle car, the First Generation Charger would get the nod. Its styling is appealing, its interior lifts it above its competition, and this car’s Hemi/4-speed combination… more»

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