Finding a cheap project candidate can be challenging, especially if the object of a buyer’s desire is a first-generation pony car. However, this 1965 Mustang could be such a vehicle. It recently emerged from a barn after years in… more»
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Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1966 Plymouth Fury III
In the 1960s, the Plymouth Fury III competed head-to-head with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. But, as was the usual case, Plymouth came in third in the sales race for 1966. The seller’s station wagon had been… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1978 Ford F-150 4×4
There is something about a classic 4×4 pickup that is difficult to resist. You get all the benefits of a truck with the added charm of a classic design. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a classic… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Power Pack V8 Option: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Four-door cars aren’t cool, right? Wrong. When they’re hardtops rather than sedans, the coolness starts to come back. Case-in-point is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Sedan, the company’s moniker for a 4-door Hardtop. This one looks quite nice… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve 1991 Ford Mustang LX 302 V8
Though they sold well enough, the second generation of the Ford Mustang wasn’t a favorite with lovers of the original pony car. That was the Mustang II era of 1974-78 when they became a subcompact to save fuel. When… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
LS1 Restomod: 1971 Chevrolet Vega
Chevrolet joined the subcompact car movement in 1971 with the all-new Vega. A lot of planning went into the development of the automobile, but some glitches in execution prevented it from being one of General Motors’ biggest success stories…. more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Potential Custom Van: 1977 Dodge Tradesman B200
If you grew up during the seventies or eighties like I did, there’s a good chance you went through the wanting a custom van stage. For me, the interest began when my high school principal bought a Chevy van… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Luxury Load Carrier: 1959 Cadillac Pickup
Most custom builds are designed to stand out in a crowd, and some achieve that goal more effectively than others. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1959 Cadillac. A previous owner performed a conversion, transforming a Series 62… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4×4
Early 4x4s didn’t offer owners a particularly luxurious motoring experience. Most were based on commercial models, and creature comforts were a secondary consideration to practicality. However, vehicle manufacturers soon realized there was an untapped market, and the result was… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
Turnkey classics are often difficult to ignore because they offer potential buyers instant motoring gratification. Of course, if the classic in question is in exceptional condition, it heightens the desire to park it in their driveway. This 1985 Pontiac… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Drag Strip Sleeper: 1966 Pontiac Catalina
During the 1960s and 1970s, the Catalina was Pontiac’s entry-level full-size car. They were by no means spartan and in 1966 came with a 389 cubic inch V8 as standard. This 1966 Catalina is a 2-door sedan, one of… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Runs After 25 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Thanks to the unexpected styling success of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars of 1957, the 1958 Chevrolets would be a one-year-only design. They were big and bulky-looking automobiles compared to the sharp edges and fins of the new Plymouths and… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
It is an age-old question enthusiasts confront when faced with a classic like this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. It is rock-solid and rust-free, but is preservation or restoration the most appropriate choice? There are merits in both… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Awaiting Restoration: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
One issue often facing enthusiasts hunting for a first-generation pony car project is that many have been consumed by rust. Addressing such problems can be expensive and time-consuming, resulting in some potential buyers consigning candidates to the too-hard basket…. more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
42 Years in a Barn! 1949 Plymouth Business Coupe
Don’t ask me why, but I’ve always been drawn to a 2-door, 3-passenger business coupe. Especially those made by the Chrysler Corporation from 1949-1952. I guess it’s the odd proportions due to the humongous trunk and how “unsporty” this… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Ford Bronco
Parting with a classic that has been part of the same family since it rolled off the showroom floor over five decades ago can’t be easy, but it is the decision made by the owners of this 1969 Ford… more»
