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Worth Fixing? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

I could see where some naysayers might argue that there’s a reason the Cadillac hearse is sitting next to this Chevelle, possibly waiting to transport this one to its final resting place.  However, while it’s true that this Chevy… more»

Unique Camper Van: 1976 Dodge B200 “Merry Miler”

The seller of this 1976 Dodge B200 van with a “Merry Miler” camper van conversion has a built-in sales pitch that they use to great effect: “Uncle Rico’s Van.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with the quirky… more»

1 Of 1,150: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Pace Car

The Monte Carlo was in constant production between 1970 through 1988 as a rear-wheel-drive personal luxury coupe in the Chevrolet lineup, and after taking a seven year break, returned in 1995 with the car now pulling from the front. … more»

Pristine Saleen: 1988 Saleen Mustang #35

To appreciate a Saleen-built Ford Mustang in the early days of the aftermarket company’s relationship with the quintessential muscle car, you have to get down to the details. These were not high horsepower machines but they were significantly improved… more»

16K Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

Well-preserved pace cars may seem like a dime a dozen, but every now and again, you spot one in the wild that isn’t seen that much anymore. The C4-era Corvette pace car is one such vehicle, and while it’s… more»

Modern Classic? 2006 Chevrolet SSR

If you are in the market for a modern pickup with classic good looks and a little muscle, what do you pick? The options are limited but may I suggest this Chevy SSR? It looks like it was built… more»

Success Story: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

We recently auctioned this 1958 Chevrolet Impala, but unfortunately, it didn’t reach the seller’s reserve. However, shortly after the auction ended, reader Darrell V reached out to say that he was interested in the car and wanted to make… more»

Well-Optioned Wide Track: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

While the Grand Prix was introduced as the sporty full-size Pontiac with bucket seats in 1962, many collectors feel that it really hit its stride in 1963, when Pontiac’s designers under studio chief Jack Humbert released a clean-sided stunner… more»

One-Family Survivor: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500 Pace Car

Listed here on craigslist, this 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500 Pace Car Edition is a rare and remarkably original example of one of the most collectible third-generation Firebirds ever produced. The seller says it’s been in the same… more»

V8 Swap: 1936 Buick Roadmaster

“Styled for a party but powered for a thrill” is the opening line of Buick’s 1936 Roadmaster brochure. Well, being one of Buick’s top dogs that year, and riding on a 131″ wheelbase, one could have quite the rolling… more»

Solid Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

For a low-budget muscle car, the Plymouth Road Runner was a game-changer when it was introduced as a 1968 model, offering plenty of bang for your buck plus a 383 big block as the standard engine.  Of course, there… more»

1957 Ford Skyliner Conversion: A Unique Edsel Retractable

With it being Halloween season, how appropriate it is to feature a Frankenstein “creation” of sorts that’s straight out of a mad scientist’s garage/laboratory in Edselvania. When introduced for the 1958 model year, Edsel didn’t offer a retractable hardtop,… more»

Big Block Legend: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup

Listed here on eBay, this 1990 Chevrolet C/K1500 454 SS is one of those rare trucks that helped define an era. Showing just 58,738 original miles, it’s powered by the same 7.4-liter V8 that made these trucks legends in… more»

First-Year Find: 1966 Ford Bronco 4×4

The 1966 Ford Bronco holds a special place in automotive history, it was the very first year of production for the now-iconic SUV that started it all. This clean-titled example, listed here on eBay and finished in white, shows… more»

End Of The Line: 1957 Hudson Hornet Custom

The 1950s were a big decade for the domestic auto manufacturing industry. The Big Three were ascendant, and the independents sought shelter through mergers. Kaiser and Willys danced in ’53, the American Motors (AMC) combo of Hudson and Nash… more»

BF Exclusive: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette

James Schefter’s book on the trials and tribulations of bringing the C5 Corvette to market might have been called All Corvettes Are Red, but if all Corvettes looked as good in yellow as this 1987 model, the C5’s predecessor, perhaps… more»

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