The 1966 Ford Ranchero is an odd one. After Ford’s unique UTE moved from a full-size platform to the compact Falcon in 1960, it stayed there through 1965, and then something interesting happened for the ’66 model year. And… more»
Jul 19, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cool Catalina: 1969 Pontiac Convertible
We cover a lot of mid-sixties full-size Pontiacs, and Impalas, here on BF but I can’t recall a 1969 Pontiac Catalina convertible ever turning up. As for ’69 Pontiacs, the vast majority of our posts are GTOs with Firebirds… more»
Jul 19, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Everything Works! 1955 Packard Clipper
Dignified to the almost end! That’s one way that I would characterize this 1955 Packard Clipper Constellation. Sure, its two-tone appearance and endless feet of stainless trim are reminiscent of many ’50s models but this car is a Packard…. more»
Jul 19, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Little Red Wagon Project? 1970 Dodge A100
There was a time when cab-over trucks like this 1970 Dodge A-100 were an everyday sight. Even Ford (Econoline) and Chevrolet (G-10) got in on the act. Ford also offered a pickup truck version similar to our subject vehicle…. more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
North Of The Border Find: 1946 Mercury Pickup
Well, I’ve heard of a Mercury pickup truck but I know I’ve never seen one in the steel. Barn Finder T.J. submitted a tip on this 1946 one-tonner and I figure that it’s as close to one as I’ll… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Quarter Mile Mauler: 1962 Ford 427 Galaxie
Vroom, Vroom! Are you sorry that you never got to be a drag strip terror like Dick Brannan or Phil Bonner? Well, here’s your chance with this 1962 Ford Galaxie boxtop that’s done up like an early ’60s Super… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Originality Abounds! 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
What to make of a ’70s vintage Chevrolet Corvette like this 1977 example. After 1972, things changed in ‘Vette land, i.e. loss of power – hugely by ’75, plastic bumpers, loss of the convertible, the big-block engine got the… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
A Driver’s Survivor: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Starting out as the Alfa Romeo Alfetta in 1972, a more potent version known as the GTV6 came along a few years later. I have covered previous examples but they usually have a lot of “stuff” wrong with them…. more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Go-Package Project: 1969 AMC Javelin SST
I’m as guilty as anyone of focusing on what was known at one time as “The Big Three” (which today is more like the Detroit two and a quarter unless you throw in Tesla and then it’s the Detroit… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1980 El Mercedes-Benz Camino 300D?
Today, I’ve got another outrageous Mercedes mash-up for you. Yesterday it was this 1966 230 S drop-top and today it’s a 1980 300 D with a heavy El Camino flavor. What is it with these modified Mercedes? Must be… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Not Messed With: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
How unusual! A 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu that is in untouched and original form. You’ll find that sometimes with a well-preserved Super Sport (SS) model but a Malibu? Not so much so, they are often cloned into an SS… more»
Jul 13, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 4-Door Pickup? 1973 International Wagonmaster
Try to find a new single cab, two-door pickup truck these days. I know Ford and Ram still build their respective versions but you don’t see them out and about often. Most pickups today are four-door crew cab configurations…. more»
Jul 13, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Low Rider Limo! 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood
Here’s one for the record books, a 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood lowrider. Complete with hydraulics and what the seller says is a “good body, nice patina“. Hmmm, maybe, it’s a bit of a sight too but that may be due… more»
Jul 12, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Limited 300 Edition: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
Will late ’70s American cars ever reach a point of enhanced value and collectibility? My crystal ball gets lousy reception so I can’t say with certainty but if gasoline-powered cars ever disappear, probably. Also, special editions of anything up… more»
Jul 12, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
4-Door Convertible? 1966 Mercedes 230 S
Well, there’s a lot going on here. Besides the very non-Mercedes-Benz color selection, this 1966 230 S has some rather notable facets. The seller admits this one’s a project but claims that it ” will take little to complete“…. more»
Jul 10, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
End Of The Line: 1960 Edsel Ranger
I have always been fascinated by the ’60 Edsel; the ’58 and ’59? Not so much so. I think it’s the fact that they were only built for about two months (Sep. to Nov. 1959) before FoMoCo decided to… more»
