Hayabusa Swap? 1959 Berkeley Roadster

Ah, the quirky Berkeley. Known as the SE328/492, these tiny two-seaters remain an oddity in the collector car marketplace. Is it worth saving this one, which has a few parts still attached to it but is largely a bare… more»

One Owner Truck! 1964 Chevrolet C20

These days, it is getting harder and harder to find survivor-grade vehicles that haven’t already been snatched up. Collectors begin winnowing down the list of requirements to very specific demands in order to find the example that best suits… more»

40 Years In A Barn: 1949 Crosley Convertible

This car does look better than this opening photo would make you believe. Small cars can be big restoration projects, despite their size. It may seem quick and easy to plug away at a car like this 1949 Crosley… more»

Tri-Power! Numbers-Matching 1965 Pontiac GTO

There were at least three automotive phenoms in the 1960s: the Ford Mustang, the Plymouth Road Runner, and the Pontiac GTO. The GTO came first in 1964 and blew sales expectations out of the water. It was a performance… more»

BF Auction: 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan

Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, and picking one that suits your taste, circumstances, and budget can be challenging. An enthusiast with a family might find a Corvette impractical, but vehicles like this 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet CST/10 Stepside Pickup

With classic Pickups remaining incredibly popular in the market, finding a rock-solid example is becoming more difficult. This is especially true for those featuring a V8 under the hood. Those searching may have struck gold with this 1969 Chevrolet… more»

BF Auction: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop

If you ever doubted whether there are fantastic classics hidden away in barns and sheds, this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop should ease those fears. It is an estate find that began hibernating in 2003. It recently emerged… more»

Lake Macatawa Cruiser: Homemade Wooden Boat

I have never been a “boat guy”, which is surprising considering my affinity for vintage vehicles of almost every kind. It’s also a bit of a shock considering I’ve lived in Rhode Island for over ten years and most… more»

Triple Matching Numbers: 1967 BMW R60/2

The seller of this nicely patina’d 1967 BMW R60/2 is in a common predicament for an enthusiast of the two- or four-wheeled variety: the discovery of a new project we’d rather own than our current vehicular artifact. In this… more»

Lots In A Name: 1964 Mercury Marauder Montclair

How’s this for a name: Mercury Marauder Montclair. Sure beats modern coinages like “C-Class” for having a ring to it. The car is even cooler than the name, this 1964 Marauder, available here on ebay. And the price, well,… more»

Seldom Seen Honcho: 1979 Jeep J10 Pickup

When you think of full-size domestic pickup trucks, Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge are what you see in your head.  While there are now many options for a pickup, both foreign and domestic, for decades there was another made-in-America choice. … more»

Night Of The Living Dead: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

It’s not clear if the proper question here is, “How desperate are you to own a 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible?” Or, “How much are you willing to risk on a car you can’t see ninety percent of?” in terms… more»

Copart Find: 1972 Chevrolet Malibu SS 350

From 1966 to 1968, the Chevelle SS 396 was a series of its own. After that, it reverted to option status on (mostly) the Malibu Sport Coupe and the range of available engines included any Chevy V8. The seller’s… more»

Serious Tail Fins! 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Virgil Exner’s exuberant restyle of the 1957 Chrysler – incorporating soaring fins and a delicate greenhouse – posed a problem for GM’s Cadillac division. The ’57 and ’58 Caddies looked like grandmothers among college cheerleaders. But by 1959, Cadillac… more»

Well-Kept Classic! 1977 Dodge Travco

When it comes to vintage recreational vehicles, a shiny highly-original Travco rates highly with many modern vagabonds. Thanks to a phrasing flip by Travco creator Ray Frank, these and similar vehicles became known as “motorhomes” instead of “house cars,”… more»

Barn Full of Dusty Classic Cars

It’s interesting how automobile collections are built. Usually, they favor an era, a manufacturer, or a type of vehicle. The group here may have been a collection at one time, but from the looks of things, they’ve been there… more»

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