Retractable Top! 1959 Ford Skyliner

Earlier in the week, we covered this 1961 Ford Sunliner and I made mention of the ’57-’59 retractable top Skyliner. Well, today, looking very fiftyish in its salmon and white two-tone finish is just such an example, a final… more»

Scrambler Survivor: 1970 Bridgestone 350 GTO

Most of us know the Bridgestone name as a manufacturer of tires, but at one time, they made some really nice and interesting motorcycles. Sadly, they would be forced out of the market in 1970, less than two decades… more»

Locked 15 Years: 1965 Lincoln Continental

In the luxury automobile segment in the 1960s, it was almost always Cadillac – Lincoln – and Imperial, in that order, when it came to sales. But Lincoln would continue to do things to set itself apart and sell… more»

Triple Matching Numbers: 1954 BMW R51/3

When it comes to vintage bikes, BMWs have been more than keeping up price-wise. It’s clearly getting harder to buy into this space if you’re dead-set on buying a turnkey motorcycle, but projects are still accessible – for now…. more»

No Time to Restore: 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief

It’s a story as old as the car hobby itself: you buy a project with every intention of restoring it, and then life gets in the way to such a degree that it’s not possible to even get started…. more»

563 Miles: 1995 Honda Elite

The Honda Elite scooter has long been one of the best ways to get over your shame in riding a scooter. It actually packs some speed (by scooter standards) and depending on the displacement, will happily do 50-60 miles… more»

4-Speed Project: 1979 AMC Spirit AMX

The AMC Spirit AMX remains one of the brawniest cars ever made; despite this, it also remains fairly cheap to buy in project car form. There’s always somewhat of a price penalty when the brand in question is no… more»

427 FE 8V V8/4-Speed! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

A trip to your local Ford dealer back in ’64 saw the buyer finding a more sculpted-type look on the Galaxie 500 than in the previous year’s offering, a design that was actually intended to make the car more… more»

20-Year Barn Find Roller: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

In the 1960s, everyone was capitalizing on the Space Race by naming cars that fit the times. For example, Ford had the Galaxie, Chevy had the Nova, and Plymouth had the Satellite, which was an upper-level, mid-size Belvedere. This 1970… more»

Ranger & Explorer Packs: 1978 Ford F-250

This 1978 Ford F250 pickup is a charming driver with genuine patina and a lifetime of exploration under its wheels as its longtime caretaker used it for exploring the Rocky Mountain high plains. The seller has listed it on… more»

427 Container Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There’s got to be quite a story behind this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible equipped with a 427 and apparently found partially disassembled in a storage container. The photos show it in a few different forms, and it’s apparent that… more»

Stunning Driver: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary

If you lived through The Malaise Era, I don’t need to tell you it was a pretty miserable automotive time. However, a few vehicles from that time shine like beacons, and the 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds was one of them…. more»

Too Far Gone? 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Decades of involvement in the classic scene have often left me pondering whether any car reaches a point of no return. When does an owner look at a project and decide that returning it to its former glory is… more»

One Owner Wagon: 1988 Nissan Stanza 4WD

I absolutely love these quirky, old Japanese economy cars which never really had much love back in the day, but have been saved by an enthusiastic owner who has lovingly maintained it for the last 30 years. It’s not… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1966 Ford Bronco

This 1966 Ford Bronco has been in project-mode for some time, awaiting its shot at restoration. The seller snagged it out of an estate sale offered by the longtime owner’s children, so history is minimal. The floors are rough… more»

1976 Gremlin Restored When Exactly?

Finally, some sanity over pricing, maybe. Pat L provides us this tip on a 1976 AMC Gremlin, available here on craigslist via an upcoming auction. The list is $5000, but that might just be the opening bid or reserve—the… more»

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