American Motors resurrected the Rebel nameplate in 1967 to replace the Classic moniker. It was still AMC’s mid-size offering and would be branded as a Rambler only in ’67. From 1968 to 1970, it would be the AMC Rebel,… more»
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Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Craigslist Find: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Project
We have covered a lot of E-Types on Barn Finds, coupes, and roadsters alike, and the one commonality I have noticed is that they’re all projects just like this Katonah, New York resident. While I find that somewhat surprising,… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Parked In ’61! 1932 Ford Period Hot Rod
Just when you start wondering if a Camry parked in 2002 is a barn find, something like this comes along! Reportedly built for a car magazine in 1953, this 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe was parked during the first year… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
One-Owner Wedge: 1979 Triumph TR7
The Triumph TR7 was introduced in 1975 as the successor of the TR6. It’s interesting “wedge” design was marketed as “the shape of things to come” and it looked a lot like a hunk of cheese. Both coupes and… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Man Cave Find: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
Nightwatch Blue is one of my favorite colors available on the 1981 Pontiac Trans Am. The Code 29 color was also known as Dark Blue Metallic, which is not as cool a name but may be more descriptive. This… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Perfect Surf Truck: 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible
There may not be a better location to own a convertible than Redondo Beach, California, in general, but when it’s a 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible it’s even better. Just think of all the surfing and beach gear you can… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Stored 50+ Years: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car” was largely unchanged for 1959 having received quad headlights the year before. Sales flirted with the 10,000-unit mark for the first time after surpassing 9,000 in 1958. The 283 cubic inch V8 remained the only engine,… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT
UPDATE – Sold In 1957, Ford debuted the Ranchero, an interesting hybrid car and truck. The idea was popular enough that some form of the Ranchero remained in production until 1979. The example seen here is one of the… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • Auctions • 8 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 Jeep CJ-5
Purchasing a classic where the hard work is done is tempting, especially if the vehicle is a turnkey proposition that a new owner can enjoy immediately. Such is the case with this 1979 Jeep CJ-5. The current owner has… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
R-Code Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I
It would be easy to mistake this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I as a serious organ donor that got left for dead decades ago, and while it has been largely disassembled, some great news is that’s not the case… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Needs Restoration: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Limited Edition “7-Up” Convertible
The 5.0 Mustang convertible of the late-’80s and early-’90s was forever tied to its era by Vanilla Ice’s 1990 release “Ice Ice Baby.” Also released in 1990 was this Deep Emerald Green Mustang convertible: Sold as a 25th Anniversary… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Same Owner 39 Years: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
Plymouth introduced the Sport Fury in 1959 as the more upscale version of their lineup of automobiles. It was at the top of the pyramid with the Fury, Belvedere, and Savoy downstream in that order. The cars received a… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Not a Stutz: 1981 Blakely Bearcat S
Dick Blakely dove into the kit car business well after the full bloom of the trend had put many a kit car into many a garage already. He was an active oval racer, and particularly fond of the Lotus… more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Storage Lien Find: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Once upon a time, a car owner parked a 1988 Corvette in a storage unit and left it there for 24 years. When the bill came due, they walked away from the car and the car was purchased through… more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low Mileage Original? 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
To regenerate interest in its mid-1960s firestorm, the Mustang, Ford introduced the Mach 1 version in 1969. Only available as a fastback (or in Ford-speak, SportsRoof), the Mach 1 made up nearly a quarter of Mustang production in 1969…. more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
1 of 2 in the US! 1976 Opel Kadett C
If the fourth generation of the Opel Kadett looks like the Chevy Chevette (also the Chevy Vega), that’s because it was part of General Motors’ first “world car” using the T-platform and built by GM across the globe. The… more»
