Great Plains Sized: 1973 Chrysler Town And Country

We had some huge cars in the sixties and seventies, and Chryslers, such as this 1973 Chrysler Town and Country station wagon, were firmly in the mix. Stretching out to 230 inches in length, riding on a 122-inch wheelbase,… more»

V8 Swap: 1936 Buick Roadmaster

“Styled for a party but powered for a thrill” is the opening line of Buick’s 1936 Roadmaster brochure. Well, being one of Buick’s top dogs that year, and riding on a 131″ wheelbase, one could have quite the rolling… more»

End Of The Line: 1957 Hudson Hornet Custom

The 1950s were a big decade for the domestic auto manufacturing industry. The Big Three were ascendant, and the independents sought shelter through mergers. Kaiser and Willys danced in ’53, the American Motors (AMC) combo of Hudson and Nash… more»

Mostly Restored: 1939 DeSoto Touring Sedan

It’s a dizzying array of domestic automobile marques that have disappeared in the time I’ve been on this planet. Some make sense, I suppose, with all of that “survival of the fittest” business, and what have you. Others seem… more»

Shift It Yourself: 1977 Ford Granada 4-Speed

“What looks like the newest Cadillac and is priced like the newest VW?” If you said a Ford Granada, you win the Kewpie doll. That’s at least one of the many taglines from Ford’s Granada advertising campaign, circa 1975… more»

Mellow Yellow: 1929 Ford Model A

So, what’s in a color? Well, I guess it depends on the precise color and what it’s actually covering. Take this 1929 Ford Model A, for example. Normally, I would have skipped doing a review; we’ve covered so many… more»

A Big Visual Statement! 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche

Nothing says “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” like a 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible. Of course, you have to exclaim it with a low, thick voice like you’re about to hock up a wad of caviar, but I’m digressing…. more»

Is It GT Equipped? 1968 Ford XL

When I consider full-size Fords, as I have opined before, the ’66 and ’68 editions, such as this ’68 XL two-door hardtop, are my favs. The seller of this “Cool Cat,” as Ford referred to it in their ’68… more»

Sentimental Value: 1991 Cadillac Brougham

“My Dad’s car. He loved it. I hung on to it because of its sentimental value, but I do not really have the space for it in my garage,” is how the listing for this 1991 Cadillac Brougham opens…. more»

Engine Swap Candidate? 1955 Studebaker Champion

Those Stubakers keep on rollin’, and today’s discovery, courtesy of T.J., is a 1955 Champion Regal, two-door hardtop. The seller states that he bought it from a seller who purchased it from the widow of the original owner, and… more»

Hail To The Chief: 1957 Studebaker President

Here’s one you won’t see every day, a 1957 Studebaker President. Most ’57 Studebakers that we cover here on BF are usually Hawks; a President sedan? Not so much so. It appears to be in mostly original condition and… more»

Beautifully Restored: 1961 Rambler American Convertible

I guess I have ramblin’ on my mind, as two weeks ago I covered this extremely sharp, restored 1960 Rambler American, and today, courtesy of Ted, I have a 1961 Rambler American convertible for your review. This one’s a… more»

One Of Only 900! 1950 Chrysler Windsor Traveler

Beautiful and rare is one way to describe this 1950 Chrysler Windsor “Traveler”. As its name implies, it was a car for those on the move, complete with a commodious roof rack and a fold-down rear seat. Rare? Yes,… more»

Bargain Priced? 1992 Chevrolet Caprice

“Der Hindenburg, Hudson Hornet Redux, Blimpo, Steel Zeppelin,” these are all some of the derisive names that surfaced when Chevrolet introduced its fourth-gen Caprice in 1991. Today’s find, courtesy of Tony P., is a nearly identical 1992 edition that… more»

Right Hand Drive! 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe

Now, this is an unusual find! It’s a 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe, four-door sedan, which isn’t particularly unusual or uncommon. It does have two standout traits, however: one being its fine condition and the other being its right-hand drive… more»

Taken In Trade: 1949 Chrysler Royal

We have often debated what the fate of some pre- and post-war cars will be as time marches on. As the cars age, so do prospective buyers, those of a certain generation that might be inclined to show an… more»

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