This one’s a surprise! It’s a 1967 Chevrolet El Camino, in excellent shape, sporting a 396 CI engine and living life with a four-speed manual transmission. This would normally be a high-dollar seller – not as much as a… more»
About Jim ODonnell
• For Sale • 12 Comments
A Grand Duke: 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
A 1988 Pontiac Grand Am, heh? I remember the Grand Am’s introduction in ’73; it was to be another premium variation on GM’s famous A-body platform. It was even supposed to house the vaunted SD 455 CI engine, but… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
All The World’s A Stage 1: Low Mile 1972 Buick GS
This 1972 Buick GS Stage 1 convertible is one rare beast! Is it Shakespeare sonnet-worthy? Well, that may be pushing it a bit, but who knows? It’s a great find, though I don’t know who submitted it to our… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Future Collectible? 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero
The other day, I was motivating northbound on I-75 in South Florida, and saw a late-model Saab parked on the southbound shoulder. The orange tag on the windshield told me that the Florida Highway Patrol had tagged it as… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
That Thing Got A Hemi? 1974 Jeep Cherokee
Well, there’s no denying it, I like green! I lock up on that exterior hue before I even notice the rest of the car. But in this case, this 1974 Jeep Cherokee has much more to offer than its… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Pros And Cons: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
One week ago, I covered this 1963 Pontiac Bonneville convertible and waxed on about Pontiac’s ownership of the “exciting sixties”, both before and after the GTO’s ’64 introduction. Continuing in that vein, today, courtesy of Zappenduster, I have a… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
383 Power! 1960 Mercury Monterey
This! Yes, this 1960 Mercury Monterey is one that I’ve been looking to review for a long time. Why, you ask? It’s the taillights – I remember these very specific rear markers from long ago but couldn’t recall what… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
39K Original Miles! 1991 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible
Two weeks ago, I wrote this piece on a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. While not the usual BF fare, the review received some interseting comments – no surprise, but a lot of people owned and drove Cavaliers, and many had… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
North Of The Border Find: 1962 Imperial Crown
Some cars make a huge visual statement, and I’d suggest that anything penned by Chrysler head stylist Virgil Exner dominates in the standout category. Love or hate his designs, such as this 1962 Imperial Crown, you know his work… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
One Year Only: 1955 Studebaker Speedster
Here’s one that has escaped my attention over the years: a 1955 Studebaker Speedster. I’ll admit it, I’m no Studie expert, and I usually have to research the brand before I can wax on about one of their models…. more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Round Two: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
About a week ago, I covered this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham, and it garnered quite a few comments. That being the case, I thought I’d serve up another: a 1985 Delta 88 Royale Brougham – once again… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
4-Speed Drop Top: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
Dear departed Pontiac, GM’s “Excitement Division” did build some exciting things in the sixties, with the 1964 GTO rising to the top of the mentionable list. But they had an excitement streak before that, as evidenced by this 1963… more»
• For Sale • 40 Comments
Done Right! Windsorized 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon
Talk about tastefully done, this 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon is one beautiful example of a seldom-seen station wagon! Full-size two-door wagons were on the way out by ’60, but Ford still offered one in Ranch Wagon trim for those… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
A Cryin’ Shame! Wrecked 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
I have always appreciated FoMoCo’s “Panther” based cars, specifically the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. They are both fine examples of simplicity and durability. They’re easy to find these days because they were assembled in significant volumes…. more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Modern Hemi-Powered 1954 Chrysler Imperial
We can call this baby “Black Bart” because it has a dark, foreboding presence. But this 1954 Imperial Newport has a lot more than that going on, as it has undergone significant modernization (more on that to follow). There… more»
• For Sale • 33 Comments
When Coupes Still Sold: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
OK, this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale looks like a pretty ordinary full-size car from 43 years ago. It’s not rare or specially equipped. Nope, nothing too auspicious going on here. But what is remarkable is how a full-size,… more»
