The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. It was introduced in 1968 and would be discontinued after 1971 while the RR would soldier on for a few more years. As was the case… more»
44k Miles and 3 Owners! 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
General Motors redesigned their two pony cars, the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro, in 1982. In the process, they made them significantly more aerodynamic and some 500 lbs. lighter. So, they were peppier than the 1981 models and used… more»
Impressive Originality: 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe
Many times in old car sales ads you’ll see: “It’s getting harder and harder to find an unmolested original survivor like this one.” But, when it’s used to describe a 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe, it’s not false advertising at… more»
El Camino Clone: 1976 GMC Sprint
When folks think of the 1960s and 1970s “gentlemen’s pickups”, they usually mention the car-based Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino. But there was a third that sold in much smaller numbers, the GMC Sprint. It was an El… more»
See The Stars: 1972 Chevy Nova Sky Roof
You look to the sky, and there’s a hole there. You look at the fenders, and there are holes there, too. Is this 1972 Chevrolet Nova with the “Sky Roof” option one that you’d be interesting in patching up… more»
429-Powered! 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Interest in the vintage Ford Bronco market seems to be on the rise and isn’t showing signs of letting up anytime soon, particularly for the earlier examples, plus with the renewed attention brought on by Ford’s recent re-introduction of… more»
406 Stroker Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The 1969-72 Chevy Chevelle is one of the most often closed muscle cars from that era. That’s because the vehicle was a Malibu with the Super Sport option, one without a separate VIN to identify it. This 1971 example… more»
South Bend’s Last Days: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
The 1964 model year was a turning point for Studebaker Corp. After trying everything they could to stay competitive, sales continued to fall and Studebaker was forced to close its South Bend, Indiana manufacturing plant. That shifted all remaining… more»
BF Classified: Rare 1949 Kaiser-Frazier Vagabond
Vagabond. Google it and the definition that pops up isn’t the most flattering: a person (tramp; vagrant) who wanders aimlessly from place to place without a home or job. I first heard that word as a kid watching The Three Stooges…. more»
2-Owner Original 1974 Pontiac Catalina Safari Station Wagon
Back in the mid-seventies, station wagons were still going strong in the marketplace long before the SUV and minivans became the preferred method for transporting your family around town or taking them on a far-away vacation. But even though… more»
Numbers-Matching Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Cars from the 1950s and 1960s have earned a reputation for experiencing rust issues. Manufacturers battled with the problem for years, but the onset of tin worm saw many desirable classics reduced to little more than a pile of… more»
Garage-Kept Survivor: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
We’ve recently seen a few low-mile classics at Barn Finds, some more desirable than others. This 1990 Camaro IROC-Z will tick the boxes for many, and some will find its unmolested state and range-topping V8 irresistible. The seller claims… more»
66k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
I had a privileged upbringing. That is not to say that I come from a wealthy family. My privilege was to live in a home where classic cars were admired and enjoyed. A few found their way into the… more»
18K Mile Supercar: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
How many times do you need to see a classic sports car that is criminally under-valued before you make a move? That’s the question I ask myself every time I see a C4-chassis Corvette ZR1 come up for sale,… more»