As I’ve gotten older, I tend to prefer original and unmolested classics. However, that doesn’t mean that I dismiss custom builds. I am particularly drawn to traditional Hot Rods. These vehicles invariably demonstrate the builder’s creative thinking, and the… more»
Rust-Free Four Speed: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
It says a lot about the Mustang’s appeal that over a million of them had sold by the end of the 1966 model year. It might say even more that even with all those Mustangs floating around, they’re still… more»
V8 Comanche! 1971 International Scout 800B
After the second world war, small off-road vehicles entered the civilian market as rudimentary creepy-crawlers offering all-weather off-road transportation for hunters, park rangers, and other rugged sorts who didn’t mind a kidney-pounding ride and all the creature comforts of… more»
27k Documented Miles: 2006 Saturn Ion 2
For me, one of the saddest parts of thinking about aging is getting to the point where it’s no longer safe to operate a motor vehicle, or in the case of the driver of this 2006 Saturn Ion 2,… more»
Grand 4-Speed! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
I guess I’m on a Studebaker “thing” as earlier in the week, I covered this 1961 Lark station wagon, and today, for your review, and courtesy of Tony P., I have this very nice 1962 Gran Turisimo (GT) Hawk… more»
4×4 Club Wagon: 1989 Ford E350
It’s amazing to think that a Ford E-Series van could bring $25,000, but that’s a new reality when it comes to survivors and/or rigs that have been converted to 4WD. Of course, when you look at what it costs… more»
BF Exclusive: 2002 Ford F250 XLT 4×4 King Cab
No matter your task, you always need the right tool for the job. If towing or off-road adventures are your goals this summer, this 2002 Ford F250 XLT 4×4 King Cab is the right vehicle for the job. Its… more»
Old School Cool: 1928 Ford Model A Roadster
While the Ford Model T was wildly successful at every level, it was beginning to age out among buyers after an almost twenty-year run, and in 1928 was replaced by the all-new Model A. The more modern, fresh offering… more»
BF Exclusive: 1992 Ford Tempo V6
One of Ford’s biggest sellers during its entire run, the Tempo, and its cousin car, the Mercury Topaz, were what I call the “right size” line of cars, available in a wide range of trim levels, drivetrains, and even… more»
Nicest One Left? 1964 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet fielded not but two entries in the new and growing compact car market in the 1960s. The first arrived in 1960 in the form of the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Next came the more conventional Chevy… more»
Donated Truck: 1982 Ford F-250 XL 400 V8
We’ve seen many vehicles from this seller over the years, Just Donated, Inc. out of Orange, California. You can find some interesting vehicles here or some regular vehicles, such as this 1982 Ford F-250 XL pickup. A lot of… more»
17K Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
This is an awful lot of car for the money. A low mileage C4 Corvette remains a smoking deal on the enthusiast automotive landscape, and while there are plenty of inferior examples out there, this does not appear to… more»
No Reserve: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
UPDATE 04/03/2025: Finding a buyer for your classic is sometimes challenging, requiring more than one attempt for the vehicle to head to a new home. Such is the case with this 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo. When we last saw… more»
“Christine” Junker Tribute: 1958 Plymouth Savoy
Movie producers often show poetic license when utilizing vehicles for their productions. Such was the case with the iconic 1983 thriller, Christine. Although billed as a 1958 Plymouth Fury, John Carpenter sourced a range of Furys and Belvederes from… more»