Originality Abounds! 1967 Chevrolet C-10

Well here’s one to consider. It’s a short bed example of a first-year Chevrolet “Action Line” pickup, a very popular truck with enthusiasts right now. The only outlier that I can think of is the fact that this 1967… more»

No Reserve Explorer: 1976 Ford Bronco

So, this first-gen 1976 Ford Bronco is known as an “Explorer”, news to me. I thought the model name Explorer surfaced in ’91 on Ford’s new SUV. Nope, it was a trim level on the first-gen Bronco as far… more»

Rare SSS Model: 1971 Datsun 510 Bluebird

Most will remember Datsun’s 510, a pretty common sight in the early ’70s. It was an important car for Nissan as it ushered in their, “We’re here and we’re not going away” moment in America. Nissan exported cars to… more»

Super Woodwork: 1948 Buick Estate Wagon

When I first spied the hind side of this 1948 Buick Super Estate Wagon, I thought, yes it does look like a “barn find”, anything with that much wood looks like a barn on wheels. Of course, the pontoon… more»

Fly In-Drive Home! 1982 Mercedes 300 CD

“This is an absolutely beautiful Mercedes Diesel 2-door coupe” so opines the seller of this 1982 300 CD two-door hardtop. Oh yeah, it’s a looker, these two-door models possess some of Mercedes’ finest styling cues. The “D” part of… more»

Grand In Green: 1969 Pontic Grand Prix J

You know how some cars just leave an indelible imprint in your memory? It seems that it usually happens at a young age when minds are impressionable and I know that’s the case for me. When I was in… more»

Second Time Around: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350

Right off the bat, if this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 looks familiar, it’s for two reasons. One, we cover a ton of these on BF and they all start to look alike. Two, we have covered this one… more»

Muscled Up Hemi: 1953 Chrysler New Yorker

This! A 1953 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe “Newport” that is absolutely, as good as it gets – it’s a stunningly beautiful automobile. And while it’s not original in every aspect, it does accurately project its 1953 origins. I know… more»

4-Speed Fun! 1965 Pontiac 2+2

Pontiac was covering both sides of the street in 1965. On one hand, they were pedal-to-the-metal with the sophomore edition of their mid-sized GTO, a car that was arguably a major ignition component of the muscle car movement. But… more»

Rare And Classic: 1963 International C-1200

Things change. There was a time when almost all pickup trucks had two doors; a four-door, or crew cab such as this 1963 International C-1200 was an oddity. Try finding a two-door pickup today – they’re available but not… more»

Thundrolet With Attitude: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Oh boy, this one’s going to get some knickers in a twist! Ford’s Baby Bird, ’55-’57, is as iconic a model as Dearborn ever produced. But what happens when one gets cross-pollinated by those boys from the RenCen? Wailing… more»

More 4-Door Fun! 1966 Chevrolet BelAir

I did some research to see how many 1966 Chevrolets, of all stripes, that we have covered on BF and I lost count. The list went on and on and it’s just endemic of the banner year blowout that… more»

Untouched Gem? 1934 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup

We have all witnessed the ascension in popularity of  ’60s through mid-’70s pickup trucks, Chevrolet and GMC’s “Action Line” (’67-’72) in particular. They have been really killing it at the usual suspects of high-dollar, televised auctions. I like them… more»

Parade Ready: 1953 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible

We all know the story of the ’55-’57 Chevy. We have covered them extensively here on BF and there’s probably not much else that can be said. But what about their ’53-’54 predecessors? They’re really not as newsworthy probably… more»

Significant Mods! 1946 Ford Hot Rod Pickup

A couple of days ago, I suggested that a hot rod conversion was a likely fate for Ford vehicles of a particular era – primarily from the ’30s decade. Some readers took exception to my suggesting that old Fords… more»

V8 Go By FoMoCo: 1973 Triumph Stag

Man, do I like this car! And, as I cruise prior Stag coverage here on BF, I have learned that engine transplants are apparently pretty common. But beyond its upgraded powerplant, this 1973 Triumph Stag is in magnificent shape… more»

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