Modernized Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet 210

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and had an instant hit on its hands. Besides buyer-approved styling, Chevy brought back the V8 engine for the first time since 1918. Nearly five million units left the factory in three years,… more»

Golden Survivor: 1967 Buick Skylark Convertible

Here’s your next summer cruiser, and with no reserve on the auction, it could be an exciting ride in more ways than one. This Skylark could use some work, as you can see, but what a nice car to… more»

4-Speed! 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari

Talk about an unusual find, a full-size 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari station wagon with a factory-installed, four-speed manual transmission! Yeah, it was possible, though I can’t imagine many opted for such an unusual arrangement. The seller claims Pontiac Historical… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV

I’m sad to say that the heyday of local vintage road racing seems to have passed in my home state of Michigan, but it’s still popular at venues such as Goodwood and Laguna Seca (both of which are a… more»

Not So Gran: 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8

Looking like it’s right out of a 1980s police drama TV show, or having been used for one four decades ago, this 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury ain’t so gran anymore. Or is it grand? It looks like something Bill… more»

Sitting 40 Years: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440

The seller of this 1973 Dodge Charger SE describes this car as one heck of a barn find, and for ’73 standards, I have to agree that this is just about as fine as B-Bodies could be had for… more»

Stored For Decades: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

Dodge redesigned its compact Dart in 1967. Though it sold well enough, “boring” might have been a word used by young people to describe the car. So, to draw in the youth market, the Swinger was born in 1969… more»

Calico Classic! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro – 400 V8

Not every classic needs a nut-and-bolt restoration, and that philosophy led someone to wrench on this mixed-bag Camaro. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro in Camdenton, Missouri features a clean-looking 400 small block, new fenders, aluminum radiator, and new disc brakes…. more»

Long-Term Ownership: 1960 Fiat Abarth Zagato Coupe “Sestriere”

This masterpiece is a result of Carlo Abarth’s obsessive production of high performance, small displacement race cars. But we have others to thank for this gem, including Fiat, who made the chassis and drivetrain; and Zagato, a master in… more»

Racing Pedigree: 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 SP Recreation

Enzo Ferrari often made it abundantly clear that the main reason the company bearing his name produced road cars was to fund his racing program. This desire for competition success was the catalyst behind Ford’s failed buyout of Ferrari…. more»

No Reserve Oddity: 1981 Fiberfab Aztec 7

I’ve never been a person to hate specific cars; they may not be for me, and I may not check them out at the local car show, but I try to appreciate the mindset of someone who might like them. Such… more»

Aeroback 4-Speed: 1979 Oldsmobile 442

Some might say the late-seventies Cutlass Salon is among the least favorites of all Oldsmobiles ever to offer a 442 package, and this era certainly doesn’t get much recognition, as there don’t seem to be very many around these… more»

Parked 43 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Project

By 1970, the Ford Mustang continued its dominance as the country’s best-selling “pony car,” but the gap had closed considerably with #2 (Chevrolet Camaro). Sales barely reached 200,000 units compared to 607,000 in 1966, when the Mustang had the… more»

No Sensors! 1968 Cadillac Eldorado

Have you ever noticed how the first of anything is often the best? You know, in movies, for example, the sequels often don’t measure up to the original story. I have found that to be true with many cars,… more»

1956 Chevrolet 4×4 Panel Truck 327 4-Speed

This huge truck is badged as a 1430, which I believe is a Canadian model, which is where it’s located, so I hope I’m right. This 1956 Chevrolet Task-Force One-Ton Panel Truck has a NAPCO 4×4 system for added… more»

Trade for a Golf Cart: 1982 Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude has enjoyed some renewed excitement in the vintage car marketplace in recent years, particularly when found in low mileage, survivor-grade condition in a desirable color. Like most cars presenting to be sporty, the lack of real… more»

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