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4,589 Mile 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Spring cleaning must be in session in garages all over America.  Just this past week, we featured a handful of automobiles that had indeed spent decades hidden in garages.  The skies seem to be raining well-preserved automobiles.  However, none… more»

Still in the Barn: Trio of C3 Chevy Corvettes

Imagine opening up a dirty old barn and finding three vintage Chevy Corvettes. That may have happened here as we’re told these are all one-owner, low-mileage ‘Vettes from 1978 and 1982. Two were from the car’s 25th anniversary and… more»

One Prior Owner Yard Find: 1966 Dodge Charger

When the Dodge Charger was introduced in mid-1966, it was intended to be sort of a mid-size “pony car” with fastback styling. Based on the B-body Coronet, the car had four bucket seats and a sleeker look than the… more»

BF Auction: 1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

UPDATE – The seller has decided to relist this Cadillac but with a lower reserve! Be sure to give it another look. And if you have any questions for the seller, please leave them in the comments. There comes… more»

BF Auction: Huge Collection Of License Plates

If you want to decorate the walls of your garage, this big stash of vintage license plates might be right up your alley! The cost will be lower than a bunch of old signs and the end result will… more»

Worth Saving? 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440

One of the pitfalls buyers searching for an unrestored second-generation Dodge Charger often face is locating one that’s not plagued with rust, but when you consider the unrelenting desirability these cars have in the marketplace, it’s a rare find… more»

Running Project: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

By the early 1960s, Studebaker’s checkered history was affecting operations. The Lark, a solid seller before the Big Three launched their own compacts, was fading. The merger with Packard confused and angered customers. Industry price and cost pressures infected… more»

Drive it Now: 1977 Ford Bronco Ranger

One of the challenges when searching for a First Generation Ford Bronco is locating one that doesn’t require thousands of dollars worth of rust repairs. Floors and lower body panels are prone to problems, often requiring specialist attention. This… more»

10,299 Mile Time Capsule: 1978 Chrysler Newport Coupe

Through both mismanagement and misreading the marketplace, Chrysler found itself on the ropes in the late seventies.  While the public was looking for vehicles that were more fuel efficient due to turmoil in the Middle East and at the… more»

BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS 283/4-Speed

In 1964, the Chevy Nova SS officially became a muscle car. In ’62 and ’63, the only engines offered in the Nova were inline-6s. That all changed when the 283 V8 became an option in ’64. The example seen… more»

No Reserve 1969 Pontiac GTO Project

Sometimes used car salesmen get a bad rap, whether it’s at a dealership or an individual looking to find a buyer for whatever classic they’re trying to sell.  It’s not unusual in this marketplace for bodies with rust issues… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner got some major revisions outside for the 1971 model, featuring a new shape that came to be known as the fuselage-style body.  As before, the car retained some great engine options, although this would be… more»

Needs No Roads: 1964 Dodge Flat-Fender Power Wagon

While many manufacturers produced military vehicles during WWII – Jeep, Ford, Studebaker, Dodge – Dodge was the first to mass produce a civilian version of its four-wheel drive three-quarter-ton WC truck. The new truck was a response to the… more»

Turbocharged Project: 1983 Buick Regal T-Type

If you went to your local Buick dealer in the 1980s to check out their mid-size cars (like the Regal), they gave you several performance-related choices. They included the T-Type, Turbo T, and the grandaddy of the bunch, the… more»

Solid Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco

Some classics pose a challenge as potential buyers consider whether preservation or restoration is appropriate. Such is the case with this 1969 Ford Bronco. It features a few aftermarket upgrades, but reversing them might be worthwhile because it is… more»

Restoration Required: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

This garage contains an American classic that requires love. This 1969 Chevelle Malibu is an original survivor that appears to be a sound project candidate. The biggest question is whether faithful restoration is the right approach or if an… more»

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