Many enthusiasts searching for a classic to park in their garage will look favorably upon those from dry regions. There is a danger that UV exposure will bake paint and interior trim, but it offers an excellent chance that… more»
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Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Primered Roller Sedan: 1960 Buick Invicta
When Buick redesigned its cars in 1959, the Invicta was added as a bridge between the LeSabre and Electra models. It held that position until the Wildcat took over that spot four years later. The seller’s 1960 Invicta is… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Color: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
New car buyers can be quite fickle when a manufacturer exhibits what you might call automotive bravery. They will either reward the company with enormous sales success or avoid showrooms like the plague. Cadillac suffered the second fate with… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Worn Wagon Project: 1967 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air was a staple of the Chevrolet lineup for more than 30 years (1950 to 1981). It was replaced as the top full-size Chevy car by the Impala in 1959, repositioned as the mid-level offering above the… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
A Bubbly Personality: 1962 AMC Metropolitan Hardtop
As a former owner of a 1957 Metropolitan Hardtop, I’ll always have a sentimental soft spot for these historic little cars. (More about the history part later.) If I heard it once, I heard it a hundred times when… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
5-Speed Super Coupe: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC
Looking back to the period when Ford introduced the Thunderbird Super Coupe in 1989, it was a fun offering for the time, one that combined both a high level of performance with the luxury and size of a T-Bird. … more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1965 Rambler Classic 770
The Rambler Classic was American Motors’ mid-size car between 1961 and 1966. After a major redesign in 1963 that earned it Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” Award, the Classic (and Ambassador) got a serious facelift in 1965/66. Few… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Driver-Quality 1965 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
I bought my first “classic” road test compilation magazine at the drug store when I was eight years old; it was a “best of” collection of Hot Rod drag tests from the muscle-car era, and I read the words off the… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1966 Ford Mustang
When the Mustang was introduced, Ford advertised that it was “designed to be designed by you,” and that is as true today as it was sixty years ago. Why is the Mustang such a popular canvas for personalization and… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Trophy 4 Power: 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans
The Tempest was a new offering in the 1961 Pontiac Lineup, with the LeMans package becoming the top trim level toward the end of the first year of production. Stepping up to LeMans hierarchy got buyers more standard luxurious… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Desirable COE: 1984 Kenworth K100E
Old cabovers and heavy-duty trucks that at one time pulled heavy loads across the country are typically put out to pasture when their prime working days are over, or retrofitted to keep up with modern demands. Another segment of… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Untouched for Fifty Years:1946 Ford Woody Wagon
Ford’s wagon aspirations began in 1929 with its first mass-produced “station wagon”, originally sold as a commercial vehicle. Its usefulness as a people-mover catapulted the woody to new heights over time, until it became the top-shelf model in many… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Project or Parts? 1970 Ford Torino GT
Hiding in this carport is a classic with a future hanging in the balance. This 1970 Ford Torino GT shows promise as a project candidate, but there are some hurdles for the winning bidder to overcome. The seller admits… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Car Show Ready: 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible
While some classics require plenty of work to present at their best, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible. This gem needs nothing, and could rightfully take… more»
Mar 8, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Real L82? 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
The demise of the big-block option at the end of the 1974 model year left Corvette buyers with only one choice if they craved better-than-average performance. Ticking the box beside the L82 option boosted engine power, which proved to… more»
Mar 8, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Parked in ’81: 1969 Lotus Europa
Colin Chapman’s obsession with minimizing vehicle weight didn’t just bring him considerable motorsport success. It allowed his company to produce cars offering surprising performance from relatively modest drivetrain configurations. This 1969 Lotus Europa is a perfect example of that… more»
