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Former Estate Sale Project: 1957 Ford Fairlane

Ford redesigned its passenger cars in 1957, providing for a lower, longer, sleeker look. That, combined with Chevy’s products being in their third year, Ford was able to capture the top spot in sales for the first time since… more»

60K Mile Original: 1963 GMC Series 1002 Pickup

It shames me to admit it, but I’ve never owned a proper pickup truck. Although I’ve long used my ’65 Dodge Dart wagon for similar purposes, it’s not the same as throwing greasy engine parts over the bedside to… more»

Superbird Tribute Project: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

With even beat examples consistently fetching well over six figures, you can’t really blame someone for wanting to create their own 1970 Plymouth Superbird replica.  These cars are legendary in the NASCAR history books, and for Mopar gearheads old… more»

Original Paint: 1987 Ford F-250

This 1987 Ford F-250 pickup looks like a proper survivor, still wearing original paint and appearing to be free of major modifications or alterations outside of a front push bar. The F-250 is equipped with the thirsty and powerful… more»

Expensive Upgrades: 1985 Mercury Capri

The Mercury Capri is a rare beast these days, as this mildly disguised Mustang wasn’t a big seller when new. Finding one with the 5.0L V8 and a 5-speed isn’t exactly easy, so spotting one like this clean 1985… more»

1971 Ford Station Wagon With ToteMotel Camper

He loves it, she hates it: this 1971 Ford Country Sedan station wagon/Tote Motel camper combo is for sale – apparently in the name of family peace. It is listed on eBay with an asking price of $13,500 or… more»

Big-Block Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Undeniably, some project candidates show greater promise than others. If an American icon with mind-blowing performance is on your Wish List, this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette deserves a close look. With much of the hard work complete and a rebuilt… more»

84-Mile Hemi Restoration: 1966 Plymouth Satellite

With the refresh of Chrysler’s B-body cars in 1965 as intermediates rather than full-size substitutes, the Satellite debuted. It was an upscale version of the Belvedere and would compete in the mid-size field through 1974. The seller has fully… more»

Farm Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair

While Ford entered the compact market in 1960 with a conventionally engineered small car (the Falcon), Chevrolet elected to go the route less traveled. Enter the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine that was a nod to the imported… more»

4-Speed Equipped: 1971 Ford Torino Cobra

What’s the best thing about this 1971 Ford Torino? It’s green! Yes, that’s my favorite hue, but I know that’s not the case with many BF commenters. No worries, this sharp-looking Cobra has a lot of other notable features,… more»

2 Engines: 1965 Pontiac GTO Project

Pontiac executives knew they had something special on their hands at the end of 1964. Instead of selling an anticipated 5,000 copies of the new mid-size GTO muscle car, they had found more than 32,000 buyers. And the jubilation… more»

Running Project: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

Auto enthusiasts list all sorts of different reasons for not completing a project, including everything from the car requiring more work than they bargained for to a lack of the funds necessary to continue.  The seller of this 1967… more»

Parts Used From the Original: Tribute Monkeemobile

If you were a car-crazy kid like me growing up in the 1960’s, several TV shows featured wild-looking West Coast custom cars that were as much stars to the show as, say, Adam West or Davy Jones. And, I… more»

Santa’s Sports Sleigh: Antique Portland Cutter

More suited for Santa and Mrs. Claus to take a romantic ride through the snow than a sleigh, this Antique Portland Cutter was meant to be a cozier way to get around. They wouldn’t have been as popular for… more»

No Reserve: 1981 DMC DeLorean

Many people dream of seeing their name on a car company, but few achieve that goal. Of those, only the lucky and astute achieve sales success. Others crash and burn, sometimes quietly, and others are spectacular failures. The DeLorean… more»

Rebuilt 351: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The next owner shouldn’t need to spend a dime on this 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1’s drivetrain. The seller confirms that the engine and transmission are freshly rebuilt, and that they have installed a range of new parts to… more»