GTO Tribute: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

The only negative aspect of owning a 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible is the price of admission. With values climbing relentlessly, the day is fast approaching when only the well-heeled will be able to afford the privilege. That is where… more»

47k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham

It is fair to say that as the 1970s progressed and engine power dropped, many manufacturers and buyers began focusing on comfort and luxury. That thinking spawned cars like this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham. It features the range-topping… more»

400/4-Speed: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

While manufacturers typically provide buyers with a wide range of paint shades, some are iconic, and finding a particular classic wearing that color feels “right.” Such is the case with the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am, with Starlight Black… more»

Non-Running Pony Project: 1966 Ford Mustang

The 1966 model year was a banner one for the hot new Ford Mustang. 607,000 units were produced in ‘66, a record that wouldn’t be beaten. A lot of them came equipped with a 200 cubic inch inline-6 and… more»

Sliding Doors and a Kissing Grill: 1954 Kaiser Darrin

When the sports car craze hit America after World War II, what passed for a sports car could be very different from company to company.  At Chevrolet and Kaiser, a sports car was a traditional chassis with a sporty… more»

Needs Love: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

Some enthusiasts possess greater self-control than me. If I were the owner of this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, I would not have been able to leave it parked in a garage in its current state since 1985. This classic deserves… more»

No Reserve: 1990 Ford F250 XLT Lariat

I admit that I once didn’t understand the appeal of Pickups. However, a past employer supplied me with one as a company car, and I quickly became a convert. I was impressed by the sheer versatility of these vehicles,… more»

Make an Offer: 1963 Studebaker Lark Custom

Studebaker joined a long list of vehicle manufacturers to disappear into the dusty pages of history books in 1967. It was unable to withstand the pricing war instigated by “The Big Three,” and even a merger with Packard failed… more»

Rare Regional Wagon! 1967 AMC Rebel Briarcliff

Upon first glance, this 1967 AMC Rebel Briarcliff Wagon looks rough. Ok, upon second and third glances it also looks rough, but if there was ever a wagon worthy of a full restoration, this rare 1 of 400 Briarcliff… more»

BF Auction: 1975 BMW 2002

The seller of this 1975 BMW 2002 recently purchased it from its original owner. It had been parked for approximately ten years, so it had to be serviced, but it now runs and drives as it should. It’s a… more»

52k-Mile Garage Find: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

It’s possible that the “sheer look” of GM’s downsized B-Body of 1977 was styling chief Bill Mitchell’s last great achievement. Even today, it looks better than a run-of-the-mill full-size car has a right to, and the racy backlite of… more»

Pre-AMC El Camino? 1951 Hudson Hornet

The Hornet was a full-size car initially built by the Hudson Motor Car Co. from 1951 to 1954, after which the company merged with Nash-Kelvinator to become American Motors. The early Hornets had a “step-down” design which means the… more»

Same Family Since 1977: 1960 DeSoto Adventurer

DeSoto had been a Chrysler Corp. brand since the 1920s. But by the 1950s, it was getting to be too much like a Chrysler for buyers to tell the difference. So, in late 1960, almost a year to the… more»

1 of 700! 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo

Boosting its sporting image, Fiat graced the Spider 2000 with an optional turbocharger for model year 1981. This 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo in Berkeley, California seeks a new owner after recently losing its indoor storage location. Check out… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1966 Jaguar 3.8S

Jaguar is best known for its sports cars, which blend performance with luxury. Models like the XK120 and E-Type command significant prices these days. They are impressive machines to drive, but not everyone wants a two-seat sports car or… more»

Ran When Parked: 1965 Plymouth Fury III

For the 1962-64 model years, sales of Plymouth’s full-size cars had been hampered by a strategic Chrysler error. They had been downsized to the B-body platform because the scuttlebutt was what Chevrolet was doing. That proved incorrect and they… more»

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