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1,440 Miles From New! 2000 Thor/Four Winds Infinity 34H Motorhome

Motorhomes are often bought as a treat for retirement or an alternative to buying a vacation home. After all, with a comfortable motorhome at your disposal, why stay tied to one location as opposed to going wherever you find… more»

Recently Restored: 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible

With summer fast approaching, many enthusiasts think of hitting the road behind the wheel of a classic Convertible to savor all that Mother Nature offers. Barn Finds writer Russell Glantz must harbor the same desires, spotting this beautiful 1965… more»

27K Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen Convertible

When Steve Saleen began modifying a handful of Fox body Ford Mustangs each year, it set in motion a long-standing partnership that would yield some of the most sought-after Mustangs on the planet. The 1980s in particular were a… more»

32K Mile Roadster: 1990 Buick Reatta

The Buick Reatta is one of those vehicles you get somewhat accustomed to seeing come up for sale, but when you spot a really nice one, it still stops you in your tracks. Buick’s short-lived roadster was a fascinating… more»

Genuine Survivor? 1959 Chrysler New Yorker 2-Door Hardtop

There is one undeniable fact about Mopar products from the 1950s that benefitted from the Virgil Exner “forward look” philosophy: They all had a genuine sense of presence. No vehicle demonstrates this more graphically than this 1959 Chrysler New… more»

Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova 350 V8

It’s refreshing when you run across an early 1970s Chevrolet Chevelle or Nova that hasn’t been transformed into a Super Sport clone. Such as this 1971 Nova that has what may be an original 350 cubic inch V8. One… more»

V6 Hot Rod: 1927 Ford Model T Coupe

The Hot Rod formula has always been pretty straightforward. The builder takes an older body and fits a more powerful drivetrain under the skin. Most tend to feature upgraded fours or V8s, but I have to say a big… more»

20k-Mile Survivor? 1960 Mercury Comet

When the idea for the compact Comet was conceived in the late 1950s, it was intended to be sold as an Edsel. When that company went belly-up, FOMOCO sold the Comet through Lincoln-Mercury dealers simply as a Comet. It… more»

Groovy 1962 Ford Econoline Truck with Kustom Paint!

One of the most exciting aspects of the classic car world is the custom (or kustom) paint jobs that talented artists spray on our beloved autos. From miles-deep candy and ‘flaked gloss to flat black or oxide red primer,… more»

BF Auction: 2007 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King

Harley-Davidson formed its Custom Vehicle Operation, or CVO, twenty-five years ago to produce limited edition motorcycles that came from the dealership with the appearance and performance of a custom machine. The attention to detail is astonishing, helping classics like… more»

Nicely Restored: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker DeLuxe

Naming a car is harder than it looks because the name itself is not the only thing being judged. If you get the car and the name right, you have the original Mustang; if you don’t, Henry Ford’s only… more»

Late Production Run: 1989 Avanti II Convertible

The Avanti story is one of death and rebirth, told in cycles, from the 1960s through the early 2000s. Although there were many years wherein no cars were actually produced, there was little question that various entrepreneurs and car… more»

Top Down Cruiser: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom

The era of General Motors’ mid-size cars from 1968 to 1972 was quite popular. And Buick’s entry in that group, the Skylark, may have been the most attractive of them (IMO). This 1972 Skylark Custom convertible looks stunning and… more»

Racer Replica: Laser 917 Kit Car

Kit cars are a curious thing. Even years after their relevance has faded away, you still find them for sale and plenty of people who seemingly want to scoop them up. Kit cars were a definite force to be… more»

Granny’s Daily Driver: Unrestored 1956 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Two-door pillarless “hardtop” coupes were popular in the 1950’s when they were new and have remained so as collectibles all these years later. I get it, because they have a sportier look that can enhance a car’s proportions and… more»

Special Edition Project: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Part of the success of the late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am goes to the 1977 box office blockbuster, Smokey and The Bandit starring heartthrob Burt Reynolds. From less than 47,000 units sold in 1976, demand ballooned to 117,000 copies… more»

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