Solid Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

It is sometimes challenging to determine whether a classic is desirable, but this 1966 Mustang Fastback leaves little doubt. It is a relatively solid project candidate, although there are rust repairs required if it is to present at its… more»

R-Code Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

How much would you be willing to pay for a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 requiring rust repairs and total restoration? Hold that thought for a moment. What if the car in question is essentially complete and features its original… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Jeep CJ-5

Aside from a Volkswagen Beetle, is there an automotive shape more instantly recognizable than a Jeep CJ-5? From its seven-slot grille to its squared off tail, the CJ-5 plied American roads and trails for nearly 30 production years. Even… more»

BF Auction: 1949 DeSoto Sedan

If I didn’t become so attached to cars (a real flaw for someone who likes so many of them), I’d love to buy at least one car a year that needs some help, get it back on the road,… more»

BF Auction: 1964.5 Ford Mustang

Let’s start by clarifying the factual accuracy of the 1964.5 Mustang; I know, and you know, that there was technically no such thing. All Mustangs from the beginning of production until Ford closed down the line for the 1966… more»

1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Chicago Police Car Tribute

A Ford Galaxie 500 four-door hardtop is a little fancy for a police car, but I bet in the history of law enforcement, a few have slipped through the paperwork cracks. This 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 is a tribute… more»

Winter Project II: 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Check out the dagmars on this one! They’re standard equipment on a 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and others produced by the “Standard of the World.” Today’s Windham, New Hampshire find, courtesy of Bruce M., is said to run and… more»

Cheap Project? Fiat 1200 Spider

Generally, when I own a car, I have a pretty good idea of what it is, but that’s not always the case, even with classics. The owner of this Fiat in Fishers, Indiana, put it up on Facebook Marketplace as a… more»

Rare 1954 Messerschmitt KR175 Project

Yes, indeed, as the owner says, these German-made Messerschmitt KR175 Kabinenroller microcars are indeed very rare–only 15,000 were built. But it’s the later 200 model (1955 to 1964) that’s a more valuable example of the breed, and the cream… more»

460-Powered 1993 Ford F-250 SuperCab 4×4

A few years ago, my father-in-law sold his ’95 F-250 SuperCab 4×4. Powered by the famous 7.3 Power Stroke, I made the mistake of letting his truck idle outside my dining room window on a cold day after I… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Givenchy Edition

Special Edition vehicles aren’t new to the automotive world and can be dated back almost to the advent of the passenger car. Lincoln took the practice to new heights by collaborating with renowned designers to produce its slice of… more»

Unfinished Business: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro

If you were around in 1975, you may remember that was the year that catalytic converters were added to all new cars. That required unleaded gasoline to become more plentiful and our neighborhood station added a third pump to… more»

55 MPH 3-Wheeler! 2008 ScootCoupe

If you live in or visit a popular tourist destination, you’ve probably seen a ScootCoupe or more running around. They’re a two-seat (side-by-side) scooter that can be rented by the hour or the day and they resemble a big… more»

Buick Turbo V6 Power: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car

Today we live in a world where minivans can lay down quarter-mile times that would embarrass some of the sixties’ most highly regarded muscle cars.  People forget that the muscle car era went on life support in the early… more»

Race Car In Waiting? 1978 Plymouth Arrow

Honk if you remember the Plymouth Arrow. I had to hesitate because I had forgotten completely about this Mitsubishi rebadge. Some might say they were forgettable cars entirely but I’m not going to stake a position from that perspective…. more»

41 Years in a Barn: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

Here’s a cool 1963 Karmann Ghia coupe that certainly qualifies as a barn find. It was parked in a barn near Red Bluff, California, back in 1983 and spent more than 40 years sitting and gathering dust. The current… more»

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