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“Baby Corvette” Project: 1972 Opel GT

Here we are living in the home of the brave, and that’s what it’s going to take to tackle this Opel GT. It’s listed on eBay with bidding at $610, reserve not met. Though it looks like it wants… more»

Crinkled Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger arrived in 1970 and offered a variety of performance engines. But after 1971, the 383, 440, and 426 Hemi V8s were gone, leaving the 340 small block as the sole hot rod. This 1972 Challenger was… more»

Ferrari Fiero! Testarossa Replica Project

When it comes to replicas and kit cars, some are definitely better than others. And perhaps, as time has marched on, the kit builders themselves have also found ways to make more convincing copies of high-dollar cars. This Ferrari… more»

BF Auction: 1978 GMC Royale Motorhome

There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road in an RV. Since your transportation also acts as your home away from home, you’re free to explore, take in the sites and do it all at your own pace. Unfortunately,… more»

Single-Owner Workhorse: 1972 Ford F-100

Ford’s F-Series of light-duty trucks arrived in 1948, becoming the most successful pick-up ever. After 77 years, they still outsell the competition, and the F-150 has often been tops in annual sales even over automobiles. This 1972 edition is… more»

BF Auction: 1956 Chris Craft Capri 19′

UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist this Chris Craft. Since we ran it last, they’ve moved it into covered storage, so we went over and took new photos so you can see it in its current… more»

Entry-Level Project Pony: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe

Before every car had to be a profitable financial “flip,” spotting a ragged old Mustang in someone’s yard instantly sparked visions of its potential in the minds of passing gearheads. If those days are not gone forever, listen softly… more»

Supercharged Project: 1989 Ford Mustang LX

We see an awful lot of stalled project cars on these pages but this one stands out for a few different reasons. This is a 1989 Ford Mustang LX convertible equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 engine and preferred… more»

No Reserve 1919 Paige Larchmont Sport Touring

In the lustrous new age of the automobile, small makers flourished – at least momentarily. Who remembers Pope, Reeves, Metz, Duryea, Locomobile, Marmon, Peerless, St Louis, Adams, Buffum, Grout… ? Most amounted to a flash in the pan, some… more»

Rebuilt 350: 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale 4×4

If you’ve ever questioned the popularity of classic Pickups, one look at the listing for this 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale should remove any lingering doubts. The auction has received over 300 views in the past day and, with eighty-four… more»

Next Big Collectible? 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS

SS 454! That single model designation was Chevrolet’s big news in 1970 and today, 55 years later, it means huge $$$ in the collector car market. And, while the hype continued through 1973 (the ’73 was an odd duck… more»

46k-Miles: One-Family I-6 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Not all buyers shopping for a new Chevy Camaro in 1969 were looking for a muscle car. About 14% of them (or 1 in 7) were equipped with an inline-six engine rather than a V8. The seller’s car is… more»

Originality Reigns Supreme: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe

The intermediate-sized Oldsmobile Cutlass was a sales juggernaut during the decade of the 1970’s. Even with all of the headwinds facing the auto industry back then (the oil crisis and government-mandated safety and emission standards for starters), the Cutlass… more»

SS Clone Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy Nova was popular enough to sell well between 1968 and 1972 with few annual cosmetic changes. This 1972 edition sports some updates, including a 5-speed manual transmission and SS badging. However, the seller-provided VIN decodes as having… more»

Glass Half Empty or Half Full? 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

It is common to categorize people as having either a “glass half empty” or a “glass half full” mentality.  If you read the comments on some of the cars we feature, it is apparent that some people only see… more»

Four-Door 5.0 Five-Speed! 1985 Ford LTD

Blacked out, tricked out, and slammed, this 1985 Ford LTD in Oregon City, Oregon comes with modified parts front to back including a cammed 5.0 V8, tubular suspension, and SN95 Cobra front brakes. After earning a cult following as… more»

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