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Don’t Be That Person: 1966 Ford Mustang

Is there a better entry-level classic car than a Mustang? Pick your generation, they’re all generally affordable, easy to work on, and well supported by a vast network of parts suppliers and knowledgeable, enthusiastic fellow owners. This ’66 Mustang… more»

Lily has a Turbo: 1974 Ford Mustang II

I always hear the sweeping, classic 1970s Charlie’s Angels theme song when I see a Mustang II. That theme song seemed to fit both that show and these cars perfectly. This 1974 Ford Mustang II looks like the usual… more»

Top Down Cruiser: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

The ’57 Chevy was never sold in Australia but even allowing for the fact that I am an Australian and by admission a Ford man, I look at them and completely understand their popularity. They are a nice looking… more»

Choice Cherokee: 1977 Jeep Cherokee

Winter’s coming. I know, it’s only mid-August and it’s probably as hot and humid as it gets for most of the country, but seeing the photos of this 1977 Jeep Cherokee that were obviously taken in the snowy winter… more»

Twin Turbo Power: 1987 Callaway Corvette

Corvettes of the 80s tend to be somewhat forgettable; I will, however, make exceptions for the tuner editions, if you will. Greenwood, Callaway and others picked up where General Motors left off to make much-needed improvements to the Corvette,… more»

Pioneering Turbo: 1978 Buick Regal Limited

When it was introduced in 1978 the Buick Regal Turbo was the only American-built car on the market available with a turbocharged engine. Other turbo engines featured in European brands such as Porsche and Saab. This 1978 Buick Regal… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA

This is a terrific REAL barn find example of Ford’s desirable answer to the GM and Mopar muscle cars. It even runs, and has a 390 V8 and was fitted with air conditioning at the dealer! What Makes It… more»

Northern Bandit: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Canada can seem like a magical place to us Yanks—the vast open spaces, the polite, law-abiding citizenry, the handsome young prime minister, Tim Horton’s for some reason—but most magical of all is what happens when you translate a Canadian… more»

Pickup Potential: 1935 Dodge Pickup

I think that a lot of us have been there before. We buy a car as a project and in our mind’s eye we can picture the finished product, a car that we will build our way. Or we… more»

Estate Find: 1990 GMC Showtruck

There’s a growing market for customized vehicles that for years lay dormant. As the tuner cars of a generation begin to grow older, the truly well-done examples that exemplify the spirit of the era will certainly find favor with… more»

Two Tired Trucks: 1952 And 1953 Dodge M37s

Sometimes it is not always about what you see, but what you think you see. The possibilities and dreams of making something, being resourceful and having the creativity and ingenuity to fabricate something that no one thought you could…. more»

Military Made: 1941 International M2-4

Antique vehicles are something special in themselves, but military antique vehicles are a whole other niche. While there are many different surplus or decommissioned military made vehicles out there, it is not always easy to make them road worthy…. more»

Big Red: 17K Mile 1977 Ford LTD

The second generation full size LTD was a huge success for Ford. Over 7 million LTD’s were built between ’69 and ’78, all equipped with a V8. Engine sizes ranged from the standard 302 up to the 460, starting… more»

Don’t Call If You Don’t Know: Kellison J6

By any account, the sixties were a pretty wild time for gearheads of every variety.  The horsepower war between the manufacturers was out of control, the custom car scene took full flight during the decade, it was a glorious… more»

Blank Canvas: 1965 Pontiac Tempest

This Pontiac is advertised for sale here on Craigslist. It is located in Hiram, Maine, and comes with a clean title and an asking price of $1,500. This might be a clean canvas for someone to build the car… more»

Double Trouble: 2-for-1 Geo Metro Convertibles

The latest installment of Car and Driver‘s highly entertaining periodic series “Battle of the Beaters” chronicles the editors’ adventures with four Geo Metro hatchbacks, each purchased for between $1,000 and $1,250 and all from the same seller. The thrashing that… more»