A Buick LeSabre Palm Beach edition, really? With all of the discussion of Palm Beach, Florida real estate values that are circulating through the news these days, I don’t think a Buick LeSabre is going to cut it as… more»
Oct 4, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
It’s A BOGO! 1969 And 1970 Mercury Marauders
Full size still ruled at the conclusion of the ’60s, or so Mercury thought, as they pursued the end of days for full-size performance with their Marauder, and more intensely, with the Marauder X-100. And today, for your review,… more»
Oct 3, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Estate Sale Special: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
Talk about classic lines, this 1964 Mercedes 220 SE makes a stunning visual statement, in particular with its hardtop roof design and classic C-pillar. Restored about ten years ago, this coupe still presents beautifully and has experienced 91K miles… more»
Oct 2, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
22K Mile Survivor: 1978 Lincoln Mark V
The last time that I covered a Lincoln Continental Mark V, such as this 1978 subject from Loch Haven, Pennsylvania, I was a bit disparaging, something that I will not do this time. Late ’70s cars are far from… more»
Sep 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Originality Abounds: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Seeing this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 made me think of its virtues vs. those of its crosstown rival, the Pontiac Firebird, both new market entrants in 1967. And of course, there’s the inevitable comparison between the Cougar and its… more»
Sep 29, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hopped Up 327: 1968 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed
This is the one that everyone wants! It’s a member of Chevrolet’s very popular “Action Line” (’67-’72) pickup trucks. And…this citizen of Odessa, Texas, a 1968 C-10, is the more popular short wheelbase/cargo bed version! Don’t let its looks… more»
Sep 29, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
The Baby Pinin Ferrari? 1962 Fiat 1200
When I first spied this 1962 Fiat 1200 Cabriolet, I thought, at first, it was a late ’60s Datsun 1600/2000. Nope, not quite but it is a Fiat model that I have not encountered before. Said to be sitting… more»
Sep 29, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Clean As A Whistle: 1965 Ford Ranchero
OK, no muscle car V8 here, no four-speed manual gearbox either – if you’re looking for that stuff, you won’t find it in this post. Last week, a commenter bemoaned all of the Barn Finds exposure to high horsepower-equipped… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
You Complete It! 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
OK, this one’s a real “partspalooza”! It’s a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Sports Coupe and has an oft-told tale to tell, “Selling our project car – not enough time to work on it now. Started with my son who… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Easy Project? 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Here’s an interesting one, it’s a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS that has undergone performance mods but has obvious appearance issues. The seller suggests, “This is very honest car with good bones that is an excellent candidate for a… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Time Capsule! 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
I enjoy reviewing the great variety of Mercedes-Benz cars that show up on our BF tip list. Often, they’re either old SLs or SE/SEL sedans and they also seem to run the gamut on condition. Today, I’d like to… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 4-Speed Convertible
Well, it’s not a Camaro! Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but the first-gen Camaro’s numbers are so outsized, that they always seem to drown out Pontiac’s very similar Firebird. And this 1967 Firebird 400 convertible is not… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
57K Mile Survivor: 1974 Buick Riviera
Nothing says the mid-seventies like brawny bodies, big bumpers, and brown. Say hello to Buick’s Riviera entry for 1974. The lith, chiseled, and wind-swept lines of the ’66-’69 Riv were gone, as was the cool boattail styling employed in… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Nice Patina? 1968 Buick GS400 Convertible
You’re looking at a rarity! It’s an early member of GM’s A-body lineup (Chevelle; Tempest/LeMans; F-85/Cutlass; and Skylark/GS), that managed to dominate the intermediate marketplace between 1968 and 1972. The Skylark and GS from the years ’68 and ’69… more»
Sep 23, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
First Year Wide-Track: 1959 Pontiac Catalina
Pontiac was on the move in 1959, the suspender-wearing stodginess of old was gone (though I wouldn’t consider the ’58 edition to be stodgy), and “Wide Track” was in. Pontiac was making way for what would eventually become the… more»
Sep 22, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
409/4-Speed And 4 Doors! 1962 Chevrolet Impala
This 1962 Chevrolet Impala is a perfect example of how you could, at one time, mix and match – build the car you want as opposed to being stuck in a narrow channel of conformity as we are today…. more»
