These days, you don’t often see big American 4-door classics on the road. Since most collectors want 2-doors, big classics like this one are often overlooked and underappreciated. This 1970 Pontiac Executive is a full-size 4-door with a 400-cubic-inch… more»
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BF Auction: 1957 International Harvester A120
In 1957, International Harvester celebrated 50 years of truck production with a special-edition truck. They called it the A-series, with the “A” standing for Anniversary, and offered it in several configurations. The A120 combined International’s rugged 3/4-ton chassis with… more»
One Owner: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible
Plenty of classics come with a thick folder of previous-owner stories, but this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible has only one owner to account for. The seller says he bought it new, has kept it garaged, and has… more»
BF Classified: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Bench seats and column shifters usually suggest sensible transportation, but this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle combines both with big-block power, a 3.73-geared Positraction rear end, and an exhaust note that the seller describes as decidedly lopey. Restored and modified in… more»
BF Exclusive: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
The body and trim can be some of the hardest pieces to assemble when starting a 1950s restomod, and this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 offers a reasonably complete starting point. It is a two-door roller with no engine or… more»
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BF Auction: 1995 Royale Sabre
There is unfinished, and then there is choose-your-own-drivetrain unfinished. Submitted as a 1995 Royale Sabre, this rolling British-style roadster project has never been completed. This is a BYOD (bring-your-own-drivetrain) project, which leaves you with plenty of options. The seller… more»
BF Exclusive: 1977 Ford LTD
After we featured this 1977 Ford LTD in 2022, reader Jeff M bought it on a bit of a whim. Its previous owner used it as their daily driver, and Jeff has continued to use it on a regular… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Body-off projects can be intimidating, especially when they arrive as a collection of loose parts. However, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has several factors working in its favor. It retains its numbers-matching drivetrain, most of the expensive chassis work… more»
BF Exclusive: 1947 Oldsmobile Series 68 Convertible
Postwar convertibles aren’t exactly difficult to find, but you don’t come across straight-eight Oldsmobile convertibles as nice as this one very often. This 1947 Series 68 reportedly received a body-off rotisserie restoration and has covered approximately 4,400 miles since… more»
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Massive Quincy Auction Recap
A little over a week ago, we featured a massive auction in Quincy, Michigan, which you can find here. The owner had accumulated nearly 120 cars, and unfortunately, most were left outside. It looked like quite the find, though,… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Saloon
Jaguar’s Mark II has long been admired for combining formal British elegance with genuine sporting ability. With graceful saloon styling, walnut interior trim, leather upholstery, and available 3.8-liter power, these cars offered a blend of luxury and performance that… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1976 Dodge W200 M882 4×4
Most old pickups have one working life behind them. This Dodge has already had at least two. The seller says it began its career with the U.S. military before serving a fire department in northern Washington, and it still… more»
One Of 172: 1989 Vixen SE
It looked futuristic when new, and this 1989 Vixen SE remains unlike almost anything else on the road. The low-slung, 21-foot motorhome combines unusual styling with a 3.8-liter GM V6 and a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller states that… more»
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BF Classified: 1956 Jaguar XK140 FHC
UPDATE – The seller just got additional information from the car’s previous owner, so we’ve updated it accordingly. A small-block Chevrolet once occupied the engine bay of this 1956 Jaguar XK140 Coupe. An extensive restoration returned it to Jaguar… more»
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BF Exclusive: Garage-Find 1962 Dodge Lancer 770
Dodge’s compact Lancer lasted only two model years, making any surviving example an uncommon sight today. This 1962 Lancer 770 is said to be essentially a one-owner car that was discovered in the original owner’s garage after his passing…. more»
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Rare Power Tailgate: 1971 Buick Electra Estate
I’m a sucker for classic American station wagons. I know they aren’t as exciting as a muscle or sports car, but I like that wagons are often overlooked simply because they were family haulers. Yes, most were just that,… more»
