Open Air Funmobile! 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing

With the unseasonably cold weather we’re already experiencing in Middle Tennessee, spotting this topless 1973 VW Thing is making me long for spring or even a little more fall before winter officially sets in.  With such a cool concept… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee

It was blindingly apparent by 1971 that the muscle car’s days were numbered. Evolving buyer tastes and pending emission and safety regulations combined to place these cars on the “threatened species” list. Some badges survived into The Malaise Era,… more»

BF Auction: 1930 Ford Model A Pickup

Finding the full history of even just a 10-year-old car isn’t always possible, so having the detailed history of a 93-year-old vehicle is downright astonishing. This 1930 Ford Model A Pickup comes with its history written out all the… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1984 Toyota Celica Supra

If push came to shove and I had to nominate what I believe is the best-looking Japanese car from the 1980s, this 1984 Toyota Celica Supra would be a strong contender. There is something about its aggressive “wedge” styling… more»

Bad Motor: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

In the mid-1960s, you had to be hiding under a rock not to notice the sensational new Ford Mustang. It coined the term “pony car” and saw more than 1.3 million copies built in just 1964-66 alone. This nice-looking… more»

No Reserve: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition

Being chosen to supply the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 is a great honor, and Chevrolet has scored the gig nine times with its Camaro. We’ve seen a decent spread of examples of Pace Car Editions from various… more»

Original 425 Dual-Quad: 1964 Buick Riviera

I grew up in a household where Ford products dominated the garage. The mix was eclectic, including a 1957 Thunderbird. Therefore, my passion for classics wearing the Blue Oval is understandable. However, if you believe my favorite Personal Luxury… more»

66k-Mile 4WD: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon

We take for granted today the fact that we can roll into almost any dealership in the nation and drive out with a vehicle with some form of four-wheel drive.  While that might not matter as much for folks… more»

39k Mile Survivor: 1994 Chevrolet Lumina

Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Lumina in 1990. It was a consolidation of the prior Celebrity and Monte Carlo (the latter would return in 1995). It was the Chevy front-wheel-drive equivalent of the Olds Cutlass Supreme, Buick Regal, and Pontiac… more»

BF Auction: 1950 Ford Tudor

While some people view a car as little more than a tool that will take them from Point A to Point B, others build a relationship that makes parting with their beloved classic unthinkable. That is what makes this… more»

Too Small? 1974 MG Midget

To be honest, we are fairly spoiled as consumers.  We live in a time where choices are plenty and everything is bigger.  At least for now.  Take for example automobiles.  Lengths, widths, and curb weights average out to be… more»

Older Restoration: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

I must confess that I debated whether to class this 1966 Corvette Convertible as restored or refurbished. The person completing the work chose a frame-off approach but performed some changes during the process that will lead some to conclude… more»

BF Auction: 1990 Plymouth Voyager LX Turbo

The rise of the Minivan sounded the death knell for the traditional Station Wagon, and it is easy to see why they were a success. The Minivan offered impressive passenger space, enormous versatility, and excellent fuel economy at a… more»

17K Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

Just when you think every low-mileage Fox body has been discovered, another one climbs out of the woodwork. That’s certainly the reaction I have upon seeing this stunning, sub-17,000 mile example that looks like a brand new car. The… more»

Mist Green Mopar: 1973 Plymouth Duster

I was a senior in high school in 1973, the year this Duster came out. Since I lived across the street from school, I fortunately had to walk through the student parking lot to get to our school’s main… more»

360 Powered Wagon: 1971 AMC Ambassador

When it comes to old-school wagons, there are some usual suspects, like the Ford LTD and Chevy Caprice. But we often forget that AMC made some pretty killer long-roofs as well, like this 1971 Ambassador shown here on eBay… more»

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