By 1965, Studebaker as a car builder was on its last legs. During the 1964 model year, it discontinued producing cars in the U.S., having shifted its remaining operations to Hamilton, Ontario. The company would soldier on for another… more»
Canadian Classic Cars
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Pair of 1984 AMC Eagles
American Motors was always out to create new products on a shoestring budget (because they had to). A case in point is the AMC Eagle which was based on the compact Concord, borrowing 4-wheel-drive infrastructure from Jeep which became… more»
Mar 18, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Garage Find! 1974 Bricklin SV-1
This Bricklin is the proverbial “driven by a little old lady on Sundays” kinda car. It was purchased new as one of a pair – his and hers – in 1975. The wife drove it on weekends until 1989,… more»
Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Exceptionally Clean: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Cars are often named after their founders, such as Ford, Dodge, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, etc. That’s true for Bricklins, too, such as this 1975 model SV-1, named for founder Malcolm Bricklin. I had forgotten about Bricklin until I stumbled across… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Gullwing Doors Your Thing? 1974 Bricklin SV-1
One of 147. It’s not some kind of Ferrari, is it? Not quite, though the car in question has unique lines and sporting pretensions, and it’s rare. It’s a 1974 Bricklin SV-1, and it comes to us via an… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Wire Wheels Equipped: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Imagine it is 1975, and you want to buy one of those nifty new Bricklins. When you head down to the dealership with your significant other, the salesperson does such a fantastic job that you end up going home… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1929 McLaughlin-Buick Model 51
This 1929 McLaughlin-Buick Model 51 presents beautifully following a complete restoration. No aspect of the car escaped the owner’s attention, making it a turnkey proposition for a new owner. It is guaranteed to turn heads and would suit an… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Container Find! 1964 Studebaker Commander
In its final years, Studebaker was in financial peril from one year to the next, although the 1959 compact Lark brought some short-term hope. But, just before Christmas of 1963, Studebaker stopped producing cars in the U.S., shifting production… more»
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Bring A Drivetrain: 1963 Pontiac Parisienne Safari
The automotive world can be fascinating, and few vehicles better demonstrate that than this 1963 Pontiac Parisienne Safari Wagon. GM of Canada offered a unique variety of vehicles that utilized underpinnings from various General Motors marques. This one rolled… more»
Aug 3, 2023 • Exclusives • 8 Comments
Make An Offer: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
The seller of this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 has owned it for the past 47 years, but some 30 years ago, it stopped running so they parked it. Fast forward to today and it’s still sitting, waiting for someone to… more»
Jul 20, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1964 Studebaker Daytona
Most of Studebaker’s production in 1964 was conducted in Hamilton, Ontario. That’s because the company shuttered its South Bend, Indiana plant due to rising costs and shrinking product demand. The Daytona convertible was one of the rarest cars built… more»
Jul 19, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Wheels? 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
The 1981 model year was the swan song for the second-generation Chevy Camaro. After 12 years in production, the design had run its course (sales were down by more than half in just two years). The Berlinetta was the… more»
Apr 12, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Rare 1962 Acadian Beaumont 4-Cylinder Convertible
The Acadian was a brand of automobile built by General Motors of Canada. In 1962, it was based on the new Chevy II. The Invader was the base model, while the Beaumont carried a higher level of trim (like… more»
Feb 6, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Sliding Roof! 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
In its waning years, what Studebaker didn’t have in terms of resources, it made up for in spirit. The company kept trying “new” things, like the Hawks in the 1950s and the Avanti in the 1960s. They also introduced… more»
Jan 21, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1000 HP Trans Am! 1999 Pontiac Firebird
Few 20th Century cars look more ready to blast into space than the fourth and final generation Pontiac Firebird, especially the performance champion Trans Am. With a claimed 1000 HP on tap, this 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in… more»
Jan 20, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Canadian Six-Banger: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Before 1970, Chevrolet called its entry-level Chevelle the 300 Deluxe. After that, it was simply “Chevelle.” The car was a low-frills version of the highly popular Malibu, and you could even get one as a pillarless 2-door Sport Coupe…. more»
