Real SS? 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Having owned a ’73 Chevrolet Nova in my youth, I can really appreciate the durability of these cars and how easy the 350 is to work on and keep running well.  But I sort of sneaked something in when… more»

Nicest One Left? 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

The 1972 model year was the first time that the Fairlane/Torino beat out the Chevy Chevelle in terms of sales. They were all new cars that year, whereas the Chevrolets were on their fifth (and last) year of a… more»

Wooden Bumper Guard! 1951 Ford F1

Ford has dominated the pickup truck scene for much of the past 70 years, and here’s where it all began the first generation of the F-Series, which was built from 1948 to 1952. This one is a 1951 half-ton… more»

Well-Kept Beauville! 1982 Chevrolet G20 Van

In Chevrolet parlance, the “Beauville” goes back to 1954, originally used to denote a base station wagon perfect for paupers and misers. Thanks to Wikipedia for some details. By the time this 1982 Chevrolet Beauville in Joppa, Maryland came… more»

Too Far Gone? 1961 Porsche 356

The Porsche 356 was built from 1948 through 1965 and is considered an iconic ride nowadays. Light in weight, it was a nimble-handling sports car available in coupe and convertible body styles. More than 76,000 of them were built… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE – This Corvette sold for $8,411 after we first featured it. Well, it’s popped back up here on eBay but it is now in Florida with a new seller and bidding has already reached $13,900. Will you be… more»

99% Complete: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury

After covering this 1967 Plymouth Fury VIP earlier in the week, and reading all of the comments, I thought it would be interesting to compare it to a Fury from eight years prior. The condition is hardly the same… more»

BF Exclusive: 1967 International Harvester Scout 800

International Harvester introduced the Scout to the public in 1960 and produced over 500,000 units from 1961 to 1980. After the first production run of the Scout 80 in 1964, International Harvester produced the Scout 800. There were three… more»

Major League Provenance? 1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Do you know of Norm Miller?  I don’t but looking around I discovered he was a major-league outfielder, playing from 1965 until 1974 for both the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. His career batting average was .238 and… more»

T-Bird Powered 1939 Ford Tudor Hot Rod

The 1939 Ford is a classic shape, and it looks good as a coupe, convertible, or woody. The two- and four-door sedans are less happy and generally less valuable in the collector market. But the configurations are gaining traction,… more»

Spridget Project: 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite

The Austin-Healey Sprite was a small open sports car built in the UK from 1958 to 1971. It was produced at MG’s factory who added their badged version of the auto in 1961 called the MG Midget. Together, they… more»

Ram Air Muscle! 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Excitement over the Firebird was still flying high at Pontiac in 1971, with the company offering four different models of the car that year including the base Firebird, the more luxurious Esprit, the sporty Formula, and the top of… more»

Stunning Tribute: 1980 Holden WB Panel Van Sandman Tribute

Australia followed many western countries with the adoption of vans as multi-purpose vehicles. While many saw commercial service, some owners personalized their Van to reflect their planned use. Holden saw the marketing benefit, releasing the HQ “Sandman” van in… more»

Funky 1967 BMW 2000CS Coupe Catches the Eye

This car just looks expensive. I don’t know if it’s because of its resemblance to the “Batmobile” BMW’s like the early 1970s CSL 3.0 or because it’s just different enough from the popular BMW 2002 series to be exotic…. more»

British Charmer: 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

The Bugeye Sprite sprang onto the scene in 1958, to fill a niche formed as sports cars became ever heavier, more luxurious – and more expensive. The Sprite offered that sports car feeling again, in an economical package that… more»

Engine Options: 1971 Dodge Challenger

Dodge introduced its First Generation Challenger in 1970 as its entry into the pony car segment. One of two models based on Chrysler’s E-Body platform, it immediately drew admirers courtesy of its muscular styling. Our feature Challenger rolled off… more»

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