Dear departed Pontiac, GM’s “Excitement Division” did build some exciting things in the sixties, with the 1964 GTO rising to the top of the mentionable list. But they had an excitement streak before that, as evidenced by this 1963… more»
1 Of 7 Convertibles: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
The Cordoba was Chrysler’s personal luxury car, built from 1975 to 1983. It was heavily marketed and sold well at a time when Chrysler struggled to stay afloat. In 1977, Chrysler apparently decided to experiment with a Cordoba convertible… more»
Junkyard Find: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed
This Chevelle has a sweet look to it, in photos at least, and it was ordered with all the right hardware: the SS package, 396 V8, 4-speed, Positraction, power steering, A/C, bucket seats, and a center console. Sounds about… more»
BF Auction: 1979 MG Midget
The MG Midget had an impressive run, debuting in 1963 and running until 1979. While most MG collectors hunt for early Midgets, the final examples are surprisingly good and vastly underappreciated. Sure, the rubber bumpers aren’t for everyone, but… more»
German Ford: 1971 Mercury Capri 2000
Early Capri projects rarely retain all the small pieces that can make restoration so difficult, but the seller says this 1971 example remains complete. Built by Ford-Werke in Cologne, Germany, it left the factory in Sapphire Blue Poly with… more»
BF Exclusive: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of their TR8 below! This 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible has spent its life in a dry location, helping to keep it rust-free. It runs and drives well, and has a genuine 24,000… more»
Same Owner 57 Years: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
The Belvedere officially became a mid-size car in 1965 when the C-body platform finally returned for the full-size Fury. Two trim levels were offered, Belvedere I and II, with the latter being a step up in creature comforts (unless… more»
Coach-Built Rarity: 1955 Cadillac Flower Car
Though funerals aren’t high on my list of subjects I enjoy thinking about, it is easy to understand how many mourners would find comfort in a flower car displaying beautiful bouquets as part of a final send-off. That was… more»
Won’t Last Long: $800 1979 Volvo 242 GT
This is one of those cars wherein I seriously question if some people have access to the internet. A Volvo 242GT is not the most exotic or anywhere close to the most desirable Volvo you can buy, but it… more»
Exotic SUV Project: 1989 Laforza
While we occasionally poke fun at the likes of the Chrysler TC by Maserati and Cadillac Allante for their over-zealous assembly procedures, the Laforza SUV was another example of putting luxury ahead of logic. Conceived when a military-grade SUV… more»

















