I hope I’m not alone when I mention that I have a room in my house devoted to cars. If there’s a physical manifestation of the inside of my brain, it’s my car room: Advertisements hang from the walls… more»
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Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
“It Should Be a Runner”: 1915 Ford Model T Roadster
It’s quite possible that the last running car on Earth will be a Ford Model T. Aside from needing an occasional squirt of gasoline (or some other combustible liquid), it’s a self-sufficient means of propulsion, as close to perpetual… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original Paint? 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye
Its consistent casting as the hero car has clearly labeled the 1968-1970 Dodge Charger “America’s Protagonist” when it comes to movie vehicles. But what about the third-generation Charger, which was produced from 1971-1974? I’ll argue that it’s sinister enough… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • Exclusives • 11 Comments
BF Exclusive: One-Owner 1981 Fiat Spider 2000
By the mid-1960s, the Italian coachbuilders perfected their art to the extent that they seemingly dropped their pencils and said, “We can’t do any better than this!” That’s an exaggeration, of course, but considering that both the Fiat 124… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Time Capsule: 1974 Winnebago Indian
My lovely bride has set few limits when it comes to my vehicular acquisitions, but few is not none. She has made it clear that she will in no world that we occupy allow a ’70s Winnebago to darken… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One-Owner 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Convertible
Everyone has “the one that got away,” whether it’s a person or a car. Mine is a Mayfair Maize ’65 Catalina Ventura Sport Coupe with black buckets and a 389. It was the early 2000s and I was in… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Factory Patriot? 1976 International Scout II
America’s Bicentennial wasn’t just a time to celebrate and reappraise our country’s place in the sociopolitical and historical landscapes; it was also a time to sell a few more cars, trucks, lawnmowers, and bicycles by painting them red, white,… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Air-Conditioned 340: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a little kid back in the ’80s, I spent a lot of time at the magazine racks of my local pharmacies and grocery stores. One day, thanks to my indulgent parents, I brought home a retrospective of Hot Rod road tests… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
The Coolest Neoclassic? 1966 Excalibur “SS” Series I
Famed Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens was probably responsible for at least one car you think is stylish. The Studebaker GT Hawk, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeepster, and even the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile bear his stamp. He also created the coolest… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • Exclusives • 11 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1981 Land Rover Series III
This summer, I bought a used book written by one of my favorite automotive writers: the late, great Graham Robson. Mr. Robson spent some time working various jobs (including as a rally co-driver in the 1960s) in the British… more»
Dec 12, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Only 1,613 Made: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
The Ford Torino did a fairly brisk business in 1971, with 326,463 being sold in its last year on a unibody platform. Only 1,613 of those, however, were sporty GT convertibles such as our maroon feature car. Surprisingly, the… more»
Dec 11, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Barn Find? 1964 Triumph TR4 with Surrey Top
The British motor industry didn’t buy into planned obsolescence like we did here in America. Whether the term was coined by Brooks Stevens or Alfred Sloan or someone in between, Standard-Triumph and its competing brands did the opposite, making… more»
Dec 11, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
390 Four Speed: 1970 AMC AMX
Is this the ultimate AMC? It’s the last of the two-seat AMX models, with the strongest available engine and a four speed. It has the “Go” Package, which includes the twin-grip differential, front disc brakes, and upgraded suspension. It’s… more»
Dec 10, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Top Banana Big Block: 1970 Dodge Challenger
There are few guarantees in life, but a good bet is that even the rustiest 1970 Challengers will eventually be restored. If it is a big-block car painted in a “High Impact” color, all the better. This one may… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
California Cutie: 1959 Fiat 600
The little Fiat 500 with its adorable little two-cylinder engine has become a worldwide pop-culture favorite, but I don’t mind who knows that I much prefer the styling of the “upscale” 600, which actually beat the 500 to market… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barn Found Too Late? 1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan
This one hurts a bit. At one point not too long ago, a ’30s convertible sedan was guaranteed to be worth restoring, because you could almost certainly break even on your investment. Today, I’m having a hard time seeing… more»
