Rare Golf Yellow Paint: 1979 BMW 320i

The E21-chassis BMW 3-Series lives in a space where it’s not entirely valuable, but it also occasionally ticks the right boxes and you’ll see one sail to a surprising price in a live auction. Over the years, the market… more»

Big-Block Colonnade: 1974 Buick Century Regal

At the risk of sounding as if I have too much time to daydream, I will admit to allowing myself room for thought exercises such as this: “Aaron, what is your favorite car from the GM Colonnade era?” (The… more»

Rare Sunroof Model: 1973 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger made a significant sales comeback in 1973, gaining 58% more customers than in 1972. Much of that was due to the Charger SE (Special Edition), whose production figures had nearly tripled. The seller has a sweet… more»

Ultimate Overlander: 1973 Steyr Puch Pinzgauer 710K

The idea of a go-anywhere 4×4 that would otherwise be reserved for military use is one of those ideas that seems enormously appealing at some points but also like a potential nuisance at others. Personally, I love rigs like… more»

Rebuilt V8 Project: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

The DeVille is one of the most storied nameplates in Detroit automobile history, adorning Cadillac cars from 1949 to 2005. Styling began to reach excesses with the 1957-58 models, new from the ground up and sprouting tailfins that would… more»

Ready To Restomod: 1970 Ford Maverick

Upon its introduction into the Ford lineup as a 1970 model, the base Maverick was an ideal choice for buyers seeking an efficient compact at an affordable price, and it delivered ably in this capacity until U.S. production ceased… more»

Bullnose Explorer Package: 1986 Ford F-250

One of the more unpredictable markets – to my mind’s eye, at least – is the 80s and 90s truck segment. It seems to me that you could spot the same truck in your local paper for $3,000 and… more»

BF Auction: 1967 Volvo 1800S Project

I hate to bring up The Saint when discussing a Volvo 1800S, so I won’t. Did you know that a white P1800 starred in a thrilling scene in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies? Yes, it’s an earlier example than the car pictured above,… more»

5-Speed Survivor: 1987 Honda Prelude Si

This 1987 Honda Prelude Si is from a seller I used to follow quite often, as it’s a dealer in Georgia that seems to get its hands on some incredible survivors of otherwise ordinary cars. The idea of a… more»

Rare Single Cab Pickup: 1967 VW Transporter

The Volkswagen Type 2 was offered in a variety of configurations, and while the pop-top camper gets all the glory, the pickup and cargo vans – the utility vehicles, for all intents and purposes – are increasingly sought after…. more»

BF Auction: 1974 Datsun B210

While not as sought after as its sibling, the Datsun 510, these B210s are starting to gain a dedicated following. Finding solid and clean original examples is nearly unheard of, as most were abused and sent to the recycler… more»

Heavily Documented: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Indy Pace Car Edition

No month of May would be complete without a Chevrolet Camaro Indy Pace Car Edition, and this 1969 SS Convertible seems like an appropriate inclusion during a period when we have seen vehicles of this type from many marques… more»

Restored in Europe: 1986 Citroen 2CV6

What is a great car? Is it rare and beautiful? Is it a technological breakthrough? Or is it a vehicle that makes it possible for everyman to drive? Did Henry Ford make all of us Barn Finders enthusiasts? Or… more»

59k Original Miles: 1976 AMC Pacer

What do the Ford Pinto and AMC’s Gremlin and Pacer have in common? All of these cars spent years as the butt of some often cruel jokes before finding a dedicated following in the classic community. Time has taken… more»

Under 17K Miles: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen

When Steve Saleen began modifying Fox body Mustangs, you could buy one of his creations right off the showroom floor. The work performed by his firm was less performance-oriented than it’s become over the last few decades, but the… more»

Nicely Upgraded: 1973 TVR 2500M

When you see a certain car for years come up for sale on an on again, off again basis, it can numb you a bit to its virtues. When it comes to TVRs, we know that light weight and… more»

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