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Rare Diesel: 1984 Pontiac 6000

When you say the words “GM diesel” in the context of a vehicle from the 1980s, I wouldn’t blame you for thinking the worst. After all, GM had a significant swing and miss when it came to selling a… more»

Parked Since ’75: 1957 Chevrolet 150

Don’t be fooled by its weathered appearance, because there is much to like about this 1957 Chevrolet 150. Below the surface is a rock-solid project candidate that has hibernated for fifty years. It is a genuine blank canvas, allowing… more»

390/4-Speed: 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55

Some classics possess the “wow” factor, either due to their overall condition or their performance potential. This 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55 ticks the boxes on both counts, leaving the new owner with little to do but slip behind the… more»

Flat Top Trailer Find: 1960 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet redesigned its cars for a second year in a row in 1959, largely due to competitive pressures. You’ll recall Chrysler launched its “Forward Look” automobiles in 1957, which redefined what cars would look like going forward. The new… more»

“Big-Block” Barn Find: 1970 Dodge Challenger

If this 1970 Dodge Challenger demonstrates nothing else, it is that there are still some excellent and desirable classics hiding in dark shed corners, waiting for their moment of liberation. The seller claims this Dodge is a genuine barn… more»

TNT Powered! 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible

Who says green and red don’t go together? They certainly do at Christmas time. Yeah, but on a car? Well, maybe not, as the contrast between the primary and non-primary color certainly stands out in the case of this… more»

63k Mile 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

Many enthusiasts consider a known history crucial when searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda ticks that box comfortably, having had only two owners throughout its life. The seller has been its… more»

New Crate Engine and Generator: 1975 GMC Motorhome

There are vehicles that look like a tremendously fun way to combine your hobby and memory-making experiences. I often go down this rabbit hole with vintage SUVs; I think to myself, “I’ll have this awesome 4×4 from my youth… more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1960s Pontiac GTOs

The Pontiac GTO was the posterchild of 1960s American muscle cars. Launched in 1964 as a mid-size performance machine, a flood of competitors soon followed. Sales would peak in 1966 and then begin to decline as the market became… more»

64K Miles: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

We all have hobbies that some people think are silly. For example, if you had been privy to my inner monologue about two minutes ago, you would have heard a voice a lot like mine saying the following: “Man,… more»

Nicely Optioned: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Although it isn’t pristine, this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is a rock-solid classic that presents as a driver-grade vehicle. What makes this Mercury special is its factory options, which provide excellent performance and a luxurious motoring experience. The only… more»

Almost Free Cheap Wheels: 2000 Mercury Cougar

The Cougar was Mercury’s best-selling car from its inception in 1967 to its retirement in 2002. Over these 35 years, it competed in lots of different classes, first as a pony car and last as a sport compact. The… more»

Mint Vintage Model Collection – 70+ Vehicles

If you’re like me, I was a model car collector as a child (and even as an adult). Most of them were 1/25 scale AMT kits that I bought and assembled (with or without paint) back in my pre-teen… more»

Original 454/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a stunning classic. This is unsurprising because the seller spent five years refurbishing the car, including fresh paint and an interior retrim. However, it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain, with its big-block V8 promising… more»

Original 426 Hemi Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

With the popularity of the second-generation Dodge Charger still in full swing, just about any example is considered exciting these days, no matter what’s under the hood.  However, when one comes around that still has its original 426 Hemi… more»

Surf’s Up! 1952 Plymouth Concord Suburban

Two-door station wagons such as this 1952 Plymouth Suburban are a popular topic here on BF. Their popularity continued and grew in the postwar years before starting to fade away in the late fifties. Every major manufacturer offered them,… more»

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