Mercury offered buyers Ford familiarity but with a little more size and style. It also offered features you didn’t typically find on a budget friendly Ford. Take this 1948 Mercury Eight Club Convertible that spent most of its life… more»
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Rally-Ready Victoria: 1931 Ford Model A
The Victoria gave Model A buyers coupe-like styling without making the rear seat an afterthought. Its long doors, padded roof, and gently rounded bustle back made it one of the line’s most distinctive closed bodies. This 1931 Ford Model… more»
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BF Classified: 1931 Ford Model A 160-C
The uncommon body first catches your eye, but the touring upgrades may be the real reason to own this Model A. This 1931 Ford Model A 160-C is the De Luxe Fordor commonly known as the Blind Back, and… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
UPDATE – The seller fixed the tire, so they were able to drive the car! They’ve added a video of it going forward and reverse under its own power. In the 1960s, there was no shortage of massive cars… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos and video below. A floor-shifted three-speed manual isn’t the transmission most people expect behind a V8 in a first-generation pony car, and that unusual combination gives this Firebird much of its… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
A classic doesn’t necessarily need to be rare, exotic, or brutally fast to be enjoyable. Sometimes you just want a big V8, air conditioning, power steering, plenty of chrome, and a cabin that feels like the designers drew inspiration… more»
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V8 Powered: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
There are many opinions and popular stories about the Jaguar E-Type. Did Enzo Ferrari really call it the “most beautiful car ever built,” and is it really that difficult to maintain? Well, there’s no evidence that Enzo ever made… more»
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BF Auction: 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
Before performance SUVs needed twin turbos and a screen full of drive modes, Chevrolet took a more direct approach: install a Corvette-derived V8 in its midsize family hauler, tighten up the suspension, and add an SS badge. This 2006… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Ford Thunderbird LX
Fox-body Mustangs tend to get most of the attention these days, but Ford offered the same basic Windsor V8 formula in a larger, more distinctive package. This Thunderbird LX features a fuel-injected 5.0-liter V8, a four-speed automatic transmission, and… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1983 Triking Type-1
An exposed 1,000cc Moto Guzzi V-twin is a good way to make sure nobody mistakes this for an ordinary sports car. With two front wheels, one at the rear, and a compact open cockpit between them, this 1983 Triking… more»
BF Classified: 1930 Buick Series 60
It’s wild to think cars like this Buick are now nearly 100 years old! A ton has changed since it was built, but this 7-passenger sedan isn’t all that different from modern cars. It has conventional controls, basic creature… more»
Hemi Powered: 1955 Dodge Coronet
Dodge has a long history with the hemispherical head design. While most of us think of the ’60s and ’70s muscle cars that made it so popular, Dodge’s parent company, Chrysler, introduced the first “Hemi” back in 1950. While… more»
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BF Auction: 1995 Royale Sabre
UPDATE – The seller has discovered an issue that would impact the auction, so they’ve asked us to pause it while they work to resolve the problem. We have stopped the auction and will hopefully restart it shortly. Sorry… more»
400-Powered Cruiser: 1970 Pontiac Executive
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»
