Original Paint: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain

The “one owner, little old lady, only driven on Sundays” stereotype is well-worn, and many treat the concept with a grain of salt. However, those are the claims made by the seller about this 1957 Pontiac Chieftain. It wears… more»

BF Auction: 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado

UPDATE – The seller has removed the reserve! Ford created the Personal Luxury Car sector with the original Thunderbird. It didn’t take the competition long to realize it was a lucrative market, with most following a tried-and-true formula utilizing… more»

Needs Some Love: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster

It is fair to say that most people like a bargain and will seldom look a gift horse in the mouth. Vehicle manufacturers recognize this, which is why so many release special editions. Those cars effectively cost the company… more»

1 of 259! 1968 Dodge Charger

Mid to late 1960s Dodge Chargers have some of the most unique grilles in automotive history. The vacuum-operated headlights are disguised with slats that continue the grille from fender to fender. This particular Charger is from 1968 and can… more»

Garage Find Hemi! 1956 Imperial by Chrysler

To give the Imperial a perceived boost against Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler spun the nameplate off as its own brand in 1955. In the process, the car got a design facelift with the “Forward Look” Chryslers just around the… more»

36k Original Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary

Some people find the concept of vehicle producers collaborating with outside manufacturers unusual, but it is far more common than is immediately apparent. No car company produces every nut and bolt required; some even source major components like engines… more»

Bathtub Styling! 1950 Nash Statesman Super

Nash was one of the predecessors of American Motors and may be best remembered for the “Airflyte” cars of the 1950s. They were often referred to as “upside-down bathtubs” for obvious reasons. The Statesman was the entry-level variant of… more»

440 Equipped: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

I think it is safe to say we have all seen Second Generation Dodge Chargers that a well-meaning owner has transformed into a tribute to the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard. However, few of those cars ever… more»

Project In Process: 1954 Jaguar XK120

If you have any experience with freshwater tropical fish, you will have heard of a malady known as “ick”. It’s a white scaley condition that will pretty well cover a fish’s body. It’s easily curable with some “anti-ick” drops… more»

Sweet Options: 1965 Ford Mustang GT

It is rare to find a classic that appears to be a complete package. However, that could be the case with this 1965 Ford Mustang GT. It presents superbly, is rock-solid, and the original owner loaded it with desirable… more»

31k Mile Survivor? 1979 Chrysler Cordoba

The decade of the 1970s wasn’t kind to Chrysler Corporation, in general. Gas prices rose sharply at the same time the company was pushing bigger, thirstier automobiles. Until the K-Car of the 1980s came along, it looked as though… more»

1 Of 59: 1966 TVR Griffith Series 400

With an asking price of $1,234,567, my first thoughts upon running across this TVR Griffith Series 400 were actually twofold, that the seller may have at least somewhat of a good sense of humor, thus possibly reasonable to deal… more»

Long-Stored Project: 1956 Austin Healey 100/4

+ In the early 1950s, the Donald Healey Motor Company was producing four models, all of them large-ish cars, and all of them expensive. After a trip to the US in 1951, Healey concluded that a market gap existed… more»

Cheap Project? $2,500 1975 Oldsmobile 442

The word “iconic” is often overused, but the Oldsmobile 442 can rightly wear that label. In its original form, the 442 offered buyers a perfect combination of performance and comfort. This 1975 model requires total restoration, but the new… more»

Upgraded V8: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Although manufacturers during the 1980s were regaining some ground lost to tighter emission regulations during the early 1970s, many still struggled to justify the muscle car tag for some models. The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS was a perfect… more»

69k Original Miles: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7

By 1968, the pony car war was in full swing. Most American manufacturers wanted a slice of the pie. Against a background of initial misgivings from Ford management, Mercury joined the party in 1967 with its Cougar range. The… more»

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