Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, with some posing more significant challenges than others. Some enthusiasts itch to park a classic in their workshop that they can transform into the car of their dreams, but finding one… more»
Auctions Ending Soon
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Numbers-Matching: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS
Some classic cars tick so many right boxes that it is easy to understand why they generate significant interest. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS perfectly exemplifies that theme. Its presentation is hard to fault, it is rust-free, and it… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Drive it Home: 1972 Ford Bronco Explorer
UPDATE 9/9/23 – This Bronco has popped back up here on eBay but this time it is on the other side of the country in Torrance, California. FROM 5/1/23 – This 1972 Ford Bronco Explorer may look a bit… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1978 Plymouth Volaré
“America was ready. So was Volaré. The right car at the right time at the right price!” Who am I to argue with a 1978 Volaré brochure, especially when it paints such a rosy picture of these cars? This… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Straight Eight Power: 1950 Packard Touring Sedan
Earlier in the week I covered this 1958 Packard and opined about the state of affairs that brought what was arguably the finest domestically produced automobile (Ask the man who owns one), to a rather ignoble end. Well, before… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Air-Cooled Garage Find: 1968 Porsche 912
The arrival of the Porsche 911 in 1963 changed the automotive business forever – an inflection point that we best appreciate in hindsight. But the existence of the 911 prompted one unintended consequence immediately: the 356 – Porsche’s mainstay… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • Exclusives • 13 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1979 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
Classic Pickups continue to perform well in the current market, and eager enthusiasts can snap up the right examples quickly. This 1979 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed ticks the boxes most people would find desirable. It is a recently completed… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Cemetery and Farm Use Truck: 1951 Ford F-1 Pickup
I’ve written a number of Barn Finds articles about old surviving workhorse pickups from the 1950’s that have spent most of their lives working on an orchard or rural family farm. This is the first one I’ve written about… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Two Engines! 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Project
From 1964 to 1972, the Olds Vista Cruiser was a unique station wagon. Based on the mid-size Cutlass, it had a raised roofline behind the front seat with skylights added for the rear passengers. This unusual body style was… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
One Owner Project: 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2
It seems almost inevitable that an owner will advertise a car that has sat for decades, making an outrageous mileage claim courtesy of its lack of use. That makes this 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2 a refreshing change. It… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
305/4-Speed: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Some enthusiasts focus on total originality with a potential classic purchase, overlooking modified examples. They could find this 1981 Camaro Z28 irresistible because its only modification is a new exhaust. It isn’t perfect, but it is a tidy driver… more»
Sep 8, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
No Reserve Barn Find: 1973 Citroen SM Project
In 1964, Facel S.A. expired. Facel was renowned in France and beyond for its luxury cars. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Ringo Starr, the Shah of Iran, Stirling Moss – Facel owners read like a Who’s Who of… more»
Sep 8, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Off-Road Project: 1970 Action Age Got’cha
Some classics deserve to be treated seriously and with deep respect, while others offer an ownership experience full of laughs and adventure. This 1970 Action Age Got’cha fits into the second category, and the listing suggests it requires only… more»
Sep 8, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Extraordinary Finish! 1971 Plymouth Duster
Note this auction link, this Duster is located in Attleboro, Massachusetts (Thx jimmyx) JO I picked this car to review because of its color. Yeah, silly reason I know, it’s code GY8 Gold Metallic but look at that finish’s… more»
Sep 8, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
4 Door 4 Speed: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Do you want to drive the most unique car to the next Pontiac Car Show? Reportedly, only 12 Pontiac Grand Ams were built in 1973 with 4 doors and a 4 speed manual transmission. If this was an Oldsmobile,… more»
Sep 8, 2023 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
First Generation Mustangs make excellent project candidates because an owner has a world of choices available to personalize their classic to help it stand out from the crowd. The battle tends to be finding a solid candidate that doesn’t… more»
