Five-Speed Stroker! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air

Back in black and ready to kick some asphalt, this overhauled 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe needs nothing except a new owner with the guts to fast-pedal this overpowered memory machine. The nicely built beauty in Epping, New… more»

DIY V8 Included! 1975 Mercury Comet

The 1970s Mercury Comet was a rebadged Ford Maverick. The latter car sold so well that the Lincoln-Mercury arm of FOMOCO wanted its own version to peddle. So, it arrived in 1971 with a different front clip and taillights,… more»

Family Owned Since ’07: 1982 Porsche 911 SC

Every now and again, you see a car that’s undoubtedly “hot” and you feel like it should be priced lower than advertised. However, sometimes you see examples of a model – say, an air-cooled Porsche 911 – and you… more»

Freshly Rebuilt V8: 1974 AMC Gremlin

One car that often makes top ten lists, and rarely in a good sort of way, is the AMC Gremlin.  While I totally get why many autos end up on hate forums, this is one I don’t really understand… more»

Affordable Fun: Low-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri

The Capri was a Mercury staple between 1970 and 1994. Three generations were offered, but only one was built in the U.S. First generation Capri’s were small, sporty sedans produced in the UK, while the latter was a 2-door… more»

Affordable Luxury? 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Mention Rolls-Royce, and many people will think of expensive luxury cars. This is understandable, as the company spent decades producing hand-built vehicles that commanded a high sticker price. However, there are potentially more affordable options if you scour the… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1955 Jeep CJ5

Early civilian Jeeps have a way of wearing their history out in the open, and this 1955 Jeep CJ5 currently listed on eBay leans fully into that honest, survivor appeal. According to the seller, this CJ5 remains all original,… more»

Little Mouse: 1953 Fiat 500 C Topolino Convertible Saloon

How appropriate that this Fiat Topolino – aka “little mouse” – is grey, like the tiny critters occasionally found in my grain tubs. But the car wasn’t named after just any old rodent – “Topolino” was the Italian name… more»

V12/4-Speed: 1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

The Jaguar E-Type has consistently found itself on various lists of the one hundred most beautiful production cars ever built. It is easy to see why, because the design, penned by Malcolm Sayer, is stunning from any angle. This… more»

Enthusiastic Owners: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT

For every make and model you come across – no matter how obscure – there is someone who loves it to pieces. They have restored it or otherwise preserved it, and tracked down all of the rare parts needed… more»

Factory-Tweaked: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda 273

Early Barracudas have always lived a little in the shadow of their Mustang rivals, but cars like this 1965 Plymouth Barracuda show exactly why Chrysler’s first pony car deserves more attention. Listed on eBay, this example is described as… more»

Fire Sale! 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck

Small towns and remote or budget-minded facilities that needed mobile firefighting capabilities in the late ’50s may have considered this 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck, which could be equipped for a variety of firefighting configurations. This specimen in… more»

Cartier Edition: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V

“Conceived for the urban life,” according to a 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V brochure, the Cartier Edition has a “uniquely sophisticated look, like so many things with the Cartier name.” The seller has this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V… more»

11K Mile Wagon: 1993 Ford Taurus GL

Seeing incredibly well-preserved cars is still a thrill for me, even after seeing any number of low-mileage classics day in, and day out, via the internet. It’s mainly because we often convince ourselves that there’s simply no way for… more»

BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan

Sedan? This is a wagon, Scotty G. Have you finally lost your mind? Well, yes, on the second part of that, but Ford didn’t refer to their Country Sedan as a “wagon,” believe it or not. There was no… more»

BF Auction: 1953 Dodge M37

This 1953 Dodge M37 is about as honest as they come. Built as a ¾-ton military truck, the M37 wasn’t designed for comfort, style, or convenience—it was built to work, take abuse, and keep going. This one still looks… more»

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