Buried Resto Project: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

There are “claimed” barn/garage finds and then there’s da real ting, and that’s what Scott R. has found for us today, a “buried” 1958 Chevrolet Corvette, which is an apt description! Parked in the mid-eighties, this forlorn-looking ‘Vette has… more»

44K Mile Northstar: 1993 Cadillac Allante

Plenty has been said on these pages (mostly by me) about the Cadillac Allante failing to become a true collector’s item. However, at the risk of appearing to be a hypocrite, there’s no denying that really nice examples are… more»

Ferrari’s Own! 1977 Ford F350 Wrecker

“Mechanic On Duty,” proclaims the sign above this 1977 Ford F-350 Custom wrecker in Ashland, Pennsylvania. If that describes how you feel, read on, because this classic can be yours for the asking price of $20,000. How many vehicles… more»

BF Exclusive: 1963 Buick Riviera

Here’s some trivia for Buick lovers: Did you know that the most popular color on 1963 Rivieras was Arctic White? Yes, 7,735 out of 40,000 buyers thought that white best accentuated the Riviera’s beautiful lines (Silver Cloud was a… more»

BF Exclusive: 1967 Chevrolet C20 Custom Camper

Last week, I read a book about “Billy the Kid,” primarily because I am woefully ignorant of that period of the American West. Yet for some reason, this picture of a 1967 Chevy C20 Custom Camper captures that vibe… more»

Solid S-Code Project: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

1967 saw a growth spurt in Ford’s legendary pony car, as not only did the exterior grow in size, but so did the engine options, with this year being the first time a big block V8 could be had… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The 1973 model year was the last for Chrysler’s popular 340 cubic inch “small block” V8. It had been especially potent in light cars like the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda. The seller’s ’73 ‘Cuda 340 is a numbers-matching… more»

Only Going Up: 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT

When the Lamborghini Diablo was introduced, it had some major shoes to fill. The Countach was *the* poster car of the 1980s, and when the Diablo came onto the scene, it was a quantum leap past what its predecessor… more»

Original Paint! 1959 Chevrolet Apache Shortbed Fleetside

This striking blue and white late-series Chevrolet Apache short-bed will be an entry at the Greenwood Car Show In Seattle, Washington  on June 28, presenting a perfect opportunity for a “two-fer” – show and shop at the same time…. more»

Raising the Roof: 1969 Ford Econoline Camper

One of the hottest segments of the classic vehicle market is that of campers.  From kitschy tow-behinds and slide-ins to camping vans, these nostalgic remnants of an era when Americans took to the outdoors in droves during the sixties… more»

Five-0 Interceptor! 2009 Ford Crown Victoria

I’ve always wanted to own one of these! A Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, such as this 2009 example, makes a statement just sitting still. While not a particularly stylish ride, they are unique in a last-man-standing sort of… more»

Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

The long-awaited second-generation Chevrolet Corvette arrived in 1963. And it brought a fully enclosed coupe for the first time. With a split rear glass, Chevy engineers had no idea they had created a future collectible because it was only… more»

Black and Chrome: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10

It’s rare when you find a seller that is willing to overcompensate for his car’s flaws, but that seems to be what we have here in the case of the owner of this project-grade 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10. The… more»

As Good as a Studebaker? 1978 Avanti II

The original Studebaker Avanti was a personal luxury car that the troubled company could only afford to keep on the payroll for two model years (1963 and 1964). But a pair of Stude dealers felt the car deserved a… more»

Three-On-The-Tree V8: 1962 Buick Skylark

When I think of the Buick model known as a “Skylark”, I automatically swerve to the well-known and popular ’64-’72 variant. Prior to that model run, however, the Skylark badge was an upscale trim package available on the new… more»

Parts or Project Car? 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT

The Pontiac Fiero remains an accessible, entry-level classic car that has plenty of fans who are committed to keeping these sporty, mid-engined coupes on the road. The Fiero has long been overlooked by the broader classic car market, cast… more»

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