When I first spotted this 1966 Corvette Coupe, I was immediately struck by its overall condition and presentation. However, delving into its backstory made me wonder whether the sale is one of the first signs of a trend that… more»
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Great Fun: 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
There are many ways for an owner to describe a beloved classic, but the seller keeps it simple by describing this 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk as fun to drive. It is a rock-solid vehicle, and with the seller recently… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 Ford Torino GT
The seller claims that this 1968 Ford Torino GT wears its original paint. If that is accurate, that makes its condition particularly noteworthy. The condition is best demonstrated by the fact it has accumulated fourteen show trophies for the… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 Ford Bronco
First-Generation Broncos remain highly sought after in the classic world, whether in project form or fully restored. The challenge with project candidates is locating one that isn’t beset by major rust issues. That is where this 1975 example rides… more»
BF Exclusive: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! Although Ford is often credited with creating the Pony Car sector, that honor should rightly fall to the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda. Ford unveiled the Mustang to great fanfare on April… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250C
UPDATE—We are relisting this Mercedes. The seller discovered the car wouldn’t start after the previous auction ended. We and the seller agreed that it needed to be as presented, so he has now done the work to ensure it… more»
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Driver Quality: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of people buying and squirreling away a new car believing it will become a valuable future classic. This strategy sometimes works, but at others, it fails fairly dismally. Such… more»
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Project or Parts? 1971 Dodge Challenger
This 1971 Dodge Challenger needs love, suffering some of the typical rust issues that often beset these classics. However, it is complete, its V8 engine runs, and it comes with spare engine components that could help add some extra… more»
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Fully Documented: 1966 Shelby GT350
Buying a classic car with a six-figure asking price will seem daunting to some people because there will be nagging doubts about whether they are getting what they paid for. There seem no such problems with this 1966 Shelby… more»
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BF Auction: 1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The owner has been the custodian of this 1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula for three years, and the vehicle has always been meticulously maintained. He recently completed a comprehensive list of work to ensure it performs perfectly. He includes a… more»
BF Exclusive: 1991 Buick Reatta Coupe
Halo models are not a new phenomenon in the automotive world, and manufacturers typically create them to showcase their engineering prowess or as a lure to draw potential buyers into their showrooms. Buick adopted the practice when it introduced… more»
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Spit-Six: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
It is fair to say that some cars suffered more than others following the adoption of tighter emission laws during the 1970s. Many classic British sports cars already featured engines with relatively modest power and torque, but the figures… more»
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Classic Car and Motorcycle Collection: Taking Offers!
It is not uncommon for enthusiasts to downsize their collections, disposing of one or two classics. However, the owner of this collection has around nine vehicles ready to go immediately, with more becoming available later. It appears there is… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Classics like this 1968 Dodge Dart GTS invariably spark spirited debate among enthusiasts. It is a numbers-matching vehicle that comes with significant documentation tracing its history to Day One. Those who subscribe to the “only original once ” mantra… more»
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Unfinished Restoration: 1966 Pontiac GTO
The 1966 model year was significant for the Pontiac GTO. The company granted the classic that is often recognized as the father of the muscle car standalone model status. That makes vehicles from that year some of the most… more»
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Rare Final Year: 2004 Mercury Marauder
Badge revivals are not a new phenomenon as manufacturers seek to trade on past glories. Sometimes the strategy is successful, but often it isn’t. Mercury experienced the latter when it relaunched the Marauder in 2003 after a thirty-three absence… more»
