Rare Racer: 1987 Ginetta G27

Ginetta Cars Limited is a British builder of racing and sports cars that date to 1958. The G27 was a two-seater derived from the earlier G4 and was in production in some form between 1985 and the 1990s. This… more»

Same Family Since New: 1954 Ford F-250 Truck

Two things jumped out pretty quickly that I considered positive about this 1954 Ford F-250 Pickup, one being the fact that it’s been in the same family since the day it was driven home for the first time.  But… more»

$55,000 Invested! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It has been said that for an enthusiast to make a small fortune out of a classic car, they sometimes need to start with a large fortune. Restoration budgets have a nasty habit of blowing out, leaving the owner… more»

Veloce Variety: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider

Often, when I stumble across an Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider, like this 1965 example, it’s more of an Alfa Rustero than an Alfa Romeo. This car is far from perfect but at least it’s not about to disintegrate into… more»

Forward Thinking, Rearward Facing: 1982 Subaru Brat

Everything is cyclical in the automotive world.  Notice that automakers are again building small, car-based trucks.  These vehicles became popular with the introduction of the Ranchero and the El Camino in the fifties.  This market rose and fell over… more»

52K-Mile Luxury Survivor: 1978 Buick Riviera

This beautiful Firemist Red 1978 Buick Riviera would have been perfect for any middle-aged executive, and it still would be. Riviera is one of the few big cars that only came in a two-door body style throughout its whole… more»

Stalled For 35 Years! 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Project builds can stall for various reasons, and sometimes they fail to restart. Such is the case with this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Its previous owner was a collector who dismantled the car thirty-five years ago for restoration, and this… more»

No Sting Left: 1971 Dodge Super Bee

Shopping for a muscle car in the ’60s and ’70s led to sticker shock as the market developed. The engine or name brand you really wanted was always just out of reach. Dodge was selling the upscale Charger, but… more»

1977 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Camper Special

Anyone who has undertaken a project build can confirm that rust is their mortal enemy. Addressing those issues can take time and money, leaving some feeling disenchanted before the build gets off the ground. That shouldn’t be a significant… more»

Mural Included: 1976 Ford Econoline

This 1976 Ford Econoline looks like a nice point of entry for someone who wants a real “van” but doesn’t want to go headlong into “van life” culture. That is to say you like the idea of a hobby… more»

’70s Build: 1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe Hot Rod

The hot rod scene was born out of equal parts necessity and ingenuity. A segment of society didn’t have the funds to lay their hands on the latest performance offerings from Detroit, but they wanted to go fast. Therefore,… more»

Restomod Project: 1945 Willys-Overland CJ2A

In 1945, Willys made the first mass-produced four-wheel-drive vehicle for civilian use – in fact, “CJ” stands for civilian Jeep. Producing the Jeep was a struggle thanks to post-war labor strikes and Willys’ reliance on outside suppliers. Fewer than… more»

Non-Mobile Malibu: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

There’s no denying the popularity of Chevrolet’s intermediate A-body Chevelle, especially the ’66 to ’72 variations. Regardless of condition, the pricing for these mid-size Chevies has reached what some would refer to as exorbitant though this one is trending… more»

Two-Owner 1972 Plymouth Road Runner 512

After a complete redesign the previous year, the ’72 Plymouth Road Runner saw few changes on the outside, but under the hood was a different story.  Although the 383 engine grew a few cubic inches to 400, horsepower was… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

While a meticulously restored classic is guaranteed to attract attention wherever it goes, it is the same story with unmolested survivors. You only have to watch crowds gathering at a Cars & Coffee to appreciate the impact those cars… more»

Owned 30 Years: 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam

Letting go of an old friend of the four-wheeled variety is never easy, but it’s always better to do it when said friend is still largely intact. This 1972 Lotos Europa is the desirable Twin Cam special variety, and… more»

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