Nine-Seat 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon

Enthusiasts with a family sometimes view the classic world as a “closed shop.” Their options appear limited, and many in that position place the entire concept in the too-hard basket. However, this 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon rides to their… more»

500+ Horsepower: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78

The 1970 model year was the last for a 396 cubic inch V8 in a factory Chevrolet Nova. Going forward, the Super Sport was still a strong performer, but a 4-barrel 350 was as far as you could go…. more»

No Reserve: 27k Mile 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z

Cars from the 1980s are beginning to cement their place in the classics market. They emerged at a time when manufacturers had firmly embraced fuel injection and electronic engine management, restoring performance that had faded during the Malaise Era…. more»

Only 22k Miles: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba

Thinking back to 1975, can you imagine receiving a new Chrysler Cordoba as a graduation gift and not liking it?  For whatever reason, that’s apparently what happened here.  The story goes that the daughter was less than excited about… more»

Two Owner Fox Body: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

Sometimes, you see a car come in and you have to write it up immediately. It’s just that good of a find, with all the right credentials to make it a short-lived listing on whichever platform it’s marketed on…. more»

Dusty Garage Find: 1956 Chevrolet 210

In 1956, the 210 was Chevrolet’s mid-size series, sandwiched between the 150 and Bel Air. The seller is undecided whether this garage find is a 210 or a Bel Air, so we’re going with the former. The 210 2-door… more»

Award Winning Rarity: 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire

Whoa, what do we have here? A turbocharged 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire, and it’s a pretty rare bird. I looked into the BF archives and found only one that has been reviewed in the last seven years, and I can’t… more»

Insane 1,500-Horsepower 1987 Buick Grand National

The 1987 Buick Grand National has long held a special place in the muscle car world, known for its stealthy blacked-out look and performance that embarrassed much larger V8s in its day. This example, currently listed on eBay, takes… more»

Save it from the Crusher! 1974 Ford Gran Torino

The Torino nameplate replaced the Fairlane in the late 1960s as Ford’s mid-size automobile. It remained in production through 1976 and may be best remembered as the “Striped Tomato” in the 1970s Starsky & Hutch TV series. The seller… more»

Round Two: 1985 Buick Riviera Turbo Convertible

About a week ago, I reviewed this 1985 Buick Riviera. It was a standard, generic coupe edition, but notable for its extremely low mileage and excellent condition. Today, courtesy of Jack M., I have a second ’85 Riviera to… more»

Faded Survivor: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST

Chevy/Ford. Stacked headlights are just as polarizing for most folks as the age-old debate between Chevrolet and Ford. I’m a big fan of stacked headlights, and others don’t like them at all. Some can take them or leave them…. more»

Super Rare Muscle: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty

Pontiac performance began well before the vaunted 1964 GTO, and key evidence rests in this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty. The 1 of 162 special-order unit wears an aluminum hood, front and rear bumpers, and inner and outer fenders,… more»

Marti Report 1 Of 13: 1979 Ford Ranchero 500

Most of us have heard of Marti Reports in regard to Ford vehicles, but some of us may not know the story behind this company, including its founder, Kevin Marti. It’s interesting, and this rust-free 1979 Ford Ranchero 500… more»

Rare 1966 Imperial LeBaron Four-Door Hardtop

This 1966 Imperial LeBaron Four-Door Hardtop was Chrysler Corporation’s “most luxurious automobile” according to its sales brochure, which also called it “a quiet place to go after work,” and “your own private island.” Yes, with a list price of… more»

1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible with Factory 4-Speed

Finding a real-deal 1970 Pontiac GTO convertible is hard enough. Finding one that’s still numbers matching, retains its original “242” GTO identity, and is backed by a factory 4-speed manual puts this car in a much smaller and more… more»

67k Mile Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado Sport

Of all the segments I’d like to see return to the marketplace in droves, a great selection of small, inexpensive, basic pickups from a variety of manufacturers would undoubtedly be near the top of my list.  So many new… more»

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