Running 302 V8 Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar

Ford doubled down on its presence in the “pony car” market in 1967 by launching the Cougar over at Mercury. Sharing infrastructure with the popular Mustang, the Cougar was perhaps a bit more stylish and luxurious than its Dearborn… more»

Dealer Trade? 1991 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat

One of my favorite “spots” when it comes to finding vintage cars and trucks for sale is when they turn up at a traditional used car dealer. Sometimes, these vehicles are being offered on consignment, but in other cars,… more»

Major Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Some brave enthusiasts will look at almost any classic and see the potential hidden beneath a tired and rusty exterior. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is looking for such an individual because it has been beset by significant rust issues…. more»

Donated Estate Wagon: 1989 Buick Electra Estate

Ah, another donated vehicle special! This is one of my favorite accounts on eBay, which features a wide variety of junkers, classics, and everything in between that California residents kick over to the donation pile. What you see here… more»

Project Pace Car: 1979 Ford Mustang

The earliest Fox body Ford Mustangs were not looked upon favorably by car enthusiasts, and the pace car editions were a bit of a mixed bag in terms of customer response. In some cases, it was like most pace… more»

Tricked Out 383 V8! 1969 Dodge Monaco

Named after the Principality of Monaco, the Dodge Monaco was the high-end full-size car at that Chrysler division in the late 1960s/early 1970s. The Monaco and Polara used the same bodies, with the former having a higher level of… more»

49k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Restore or preserve? That is the question facing the new owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback. It is claimed to have a genuine 49,000 miles on its odometer, and the presentation of various aspects of this classic makes… more»

Nicest One Left? 1991 Ford Escort GT

When I was in my teens, a Ford Escort GT was not exactly a cool car. It was interesting, yes, as it was certainly gussied up quite a bit in ways that appealed to young drivers: a bodykit, unique… more»

42 Years In A Barn: 1969 Dodge A100 Pickup

The last Dodge A100 pickup that we saw here was just over a year ago, they don’t turn up too often. Cab forward pickups had a reputation as being somewhat unwieldy in quick braking situations with most of the… more»

Could The Bandit Drive a Yellow TA? 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Everyone has seen the documentary titled “Smokey and the Bandit.”  While one can debate the merits and demerits of bootlegging and rebelling against unjust traffic laws, it is clear that you need a proper blocker for running 400 cases… more»

BF Auction: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

The ninth generation of Ford Thunderbird was offered with a few different engine options ranging from a 4-cylinder turbo up to a 5.0 V8. While you would think the V8 would be the powerhouse option, it was the Turbo… more»

Original Paint: 1974 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Ford Bronco is renowned for two things; Disappointing initial sales and the tendency to rust. However, occasionally one will emerge that defies the odds. Such is the case with this 1974 example. It rolled off the… more»

No Reserve Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Ford Mustang got a modest redesign for the 1969 model, growing a bit in length and gaining some weight in the process.  The front end now featured four headlights instead of just two and the fastback body officially… more»

Clean Sahara Edition: 1992 Jeep Wrangler

My personal favorite Jeep era is the early to middle 90s YJ, with its squared-off headlights and durable 4.0 I6 power. This, to me, was the purest expression of the Wrangler model, and it was made even better with… more»

Fire Department Find: 1984 Chevrolet K30 Crew Cab

Isn’t it sort of amazing how many former fire fighting rigs are still coming out of the woodwork with all of their gear still intact? This is one of vehicle segments that seems like it should be depleted by… more»

Needs TLC: 1968 MGB Roadster

With almost 500,000 copies on the ground, the MGB is an amenable restoration project for the amateur. Parts, clubs, and help are easy to find, and the cars are simple and cheap to begin with. If you’re ready to… more»

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