Drop-Top Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

Looking every bit like a turn-key driver, this shiny red Chevy needs some work before heading toward the horizon under its own power. The 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible in Saint Petersburg, Florida, a claimed-original 42,000 mile classic, comes… more»

4-Speed Project: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

From 1968 to 1970, Chevrolet installed more than 13,600 of the 396 cubic inch V8s into the compact Nova. Offering between 350 and 375 horsepower, these were formidable muscle cars given they were much lighter (in curb weight) than… more»

18,500 Miles!? 1950 Buick Super Series 50

Last week I covered this 1948 Buick convertible and due to its stellar condition, it won quite a bit of praise from our varied reader audience. That being the case, I thought this week that I would feature a… more»

Highly Original: 1971 Lotus Europa S2

This Lotus Europa S2 is a highly original examples with a fantastic history file attached to its Bahama Yellow fiberglass body. The Europa is a memorable driving experience reserved for those of modest height and low curb weights, one… more»

Barn Find Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO

The story of Pontiac’s vaunted GTO is an oft-told tale, so I won’t revisit it today. This will be more of a “Yikes, what happened here?” GTO story. The seller tells us, “What you see, is what you get”… more»

BF Auction: 1994 Acura Legend Coupe LS

Honda was first to the luxury party after seeing the value of providing a top-tier choice based on their reliable line of Honda cars. The year was 1986, which some of you may not remember because you weren’t born… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Locating a project candidate that doesn’t require hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in rust repairs can be challenging. However, this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible ticks the right boxes for potential buyers. It is rock-solid, complete, and features… more»

BF Auction: 1956 Chris Craft Capri 19′

Chris Craft was among the most prestigious brands in the boating world, with a history dating back to 1874. They built everything from small fiberglass boats to yachts, but their most iconic are the mahogany pleasure boats they built… more»

50K Original Miles: 1990 Mercury Cougar LS

The Mercury Cougar is one of the more recognized nameplates in automotive history, and for many of us, it checks a few different boxes: it could be a powerful grand touring coupe, or it could be a factory modified… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron

The Imperial became Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1926. For most of its life, it was in third place in luxury car sales behind Cadillac and Lincoln. To help balance the playing field, Chrysler spun the Imperial off as its… more»

Limited Production: 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible

The Reatta was a “halo” car for Buick in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Built at the same time as the Cadillac Allante, it was a 2-seat grand touring machine with a transverse V6 engine borrowed from the… more»

Gentleman Jim Edition: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic

Special edition pickups. If I won the lottery, which is hard to do when you never buy a ticket, I’d load the world’s biggest warehouse full of every single special edition pickup ever made, all restored to like-new condition…. more»

Better To Pass? 1975 455 HO Pontiac Trans Am

The 1970s Trans Am market has not cooled, and most auctions nowadays feature a few such cars, all shiny and new-looking. One day, everyone with nostalgia for these will have one, but we’re not there yet, so cars of… more»

Success Story: 1961 Porsche 356 T5

We just heard from Reader Geoff R, the winner of this 1961 Porsche 356B T5 auction. The car has already made the journey from Idaho to its new home in Michigan. Geoff sent us a quick email update, and… more»

Cheap 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

From a distance, this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car looks pretty striking but when you get up close, it is doubtful that it can be saved. The Corvette is located in Argyle, Texas which is a small town near… more»

Owned By a Shipbuilding Lt. Governor: 1975 Volvo 164E

Celebrities and politicians have to purchase cars just like the rest of us.  However, does the ownership of a car by such a person make it more valuable or desirable?  Is there a sliding scale based on their level… more»

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