UPDATE – John took some time to clean and film a short video of this Mercedes, so be sure to take a look below. Of the 7 cars we are helping Reader John O find new homes for, this… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Reader John O’s father bought this Eldorado Convertible to fix up. He got some work done to it but never had the time to finish it. As you can see, it’s going to need the front end put back… more»
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BF AUCTION: Black 1969 Buick Riviera
UPDATE – John has added a video so you can get a better look at the car. The reserve has also been met! While it’s dusty and needs some repairs to the back seat, this 1969 Buick Riviera looks… more»
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LS Resurrection! Fabulous 1957 Cadillac Hearse
When a pall descends and I intone “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” this fully-refurbished service vehicle will do just fine to carry me home. While some folks call their car “all original,” (except for the engine, transmission, and half the… more»
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BF AUCTION: Red 1969 Buick Riviera GS
UPDATE – We asked John if he could get us a photo of the engine and with the help of a friend, he was able to get the hood opened. You can take a look at what he found… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Two-Door
If you love early 1950’s styling and lots of chromework, Pontiac’s Chieftain was the car for you. They were stylish and well-appointed, with ample amounts of trim and lots of unique options. Reader John O’s father has a collection… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie
John O has known this car since he was just a kid. The previous owner was a neighbor and close family friend. She took good care of this Fairlane, driving it carefully during her ownership. When his Dad had… more»
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Numbers Matching 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air III
Up for sale is a claimed, true, 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge barn find. While the seller does not post the full VIN in the listing, there is a photo of the VIN. If you want to take this car… more»
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Micro Car Project: 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina
Autobianchi is an interesting company, as it was formed as a cooperative endeavor between Bianchi, (which remains the world’s oldest bicycle manufacturer), Fiat, and Pirelli. They produced a number of different models between 1955 and their final integration with… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1935 Ford Whiskey Truck
This big Ford truck has been in John’s family since new! His great grandfather was a moonshiner and was quite successful. So, when he needed a new truck to haul his whiskey, he bought this truck. It’s been in… more»
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UK Barn Find! 1971 Javelin SST With A Ford 427?
Driving a muscle car in Europe requires love and commitment. If you hate filling up your thirsty weekend warrior at $2.50 USD per gallon, try paying UK prices: the equivalent of $1.50 per quart! This 1971 American Motors Javelin… more»
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Fire Sale: Burned Corvette Collection for $42K
This listing on craigslist is a punch to the gut: five classic Corvettes for sale, all seemingly burnt in a major garage fire. This is the sort of thing I don’t wish on anyone, and I certainly hope the… more»
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WWII Survivor: GAZ-A Truck Rescue
A story appeared on Facebook recently with some fairly dramatic photos showing a river rescue of a Russian-built GAZ-A truck. The GAZ-A was a shameless copy of the iconic Ford Model-A, and this one was used in WWII as… more»
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Cologne Swap? 1980 Blakely Bernardi
This 1980 Blakely Bernardi is a rarely seen kit car that featured a more polished design that some of the other Volkswagen-based contraptions – at least in this author’s opinion. With an overall meatier, more finished appearance, they could… more»
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Parked in ’82: 1966 Honda CL77 305 Scramblers
This pair of Honda CL77 305 Scramblers has been parked since the early 80s, and remain in survivor-grade condition thanks to years of inactivity. These bikes were idled after the previous owner lost a friend in a motorcycle accident… more»
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Coffin Nose Barn Find: 1968 Samco-Cord
The seller lists this barn find Cord as a real-deal example, but an eagle-eyed reader has correctly identified it as a later Samco-Cord replica. The Ford Mustang-derived 289 engine and fixed headlights on the fenders are the dead giveaways… more»
