We are helping a friend here in Idaho find new homes for their Porsche projects. You may have already seen the 356B shell we are auctioning for them; if not, you can find it here. Next up is this… more»
Sep 12, 2024 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: 1962 Porsche 356B Coupe
Over the past decade, interest in and value for air-cooled Porsches have grown strongly. If you’ve experienced one, then you probably understand the enthusiasm. Early examples are some of the most sought-after due to their excellent handling, solid build… more»
Sep 8, 2024 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT Fastback
Even finding a four-door ’70s car tucked away in a barn or garage can be exhilarating, but finding a ’70s muscle car—well, that’s the dream. So when BF reader Luther found this 1970 Ford Torino GT Fastback hiding in… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • Exclusives • 6 Comments
Make An Offer: 1983 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Turbo 5-Speed
The original Datsun 240Z was an icon of its era, with excellent handling and strong performance from its inline-6 engine. Unfortunately, emission regulations killed horsepower numbers, so Datsun began enlarging the engine to offset these regulations. This gave birth… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • Auctions • 41 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
UPDATE—The seller has asked us to relist their Barracuda auction. Since the previous auction ended, the seller has had the air conditioning system serviced, and it now blows cold! They’ve also lowered their reserve. When the word got out… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • Exclusives • 48 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon
1973 was a good year for the Ford Pinto. It was the last year for small bumpers with the original body design and the robust 2.0-liter engine. It was also the first year for front disc brakes, heavy-duty steering,… more»
Aug 22, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team has produced some impressive performance vehicles over the years. The Mustang SVT Cobra was one of their first products, and they took the already fun Mustang and seriously stepped it up a notch. This 1997… more»
Aug 12, 2024 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE Y82
Even if you’ve never seen the ’70s movie Smokey and the Bandit, you will surely recognize a Bandit Trans Am! The movie was a huge success and helped make the already popular Firebird even more so. This 1977 Pontiac… more»
Aug 10, 2024 • Auctions • 8 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
UPDATE – The winner couldn’t complete the transaction, so we have offered to rerun this auction! Be sure to take another look and bid. This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is admittedly in rough shape, but it is one of the… more»
Aug 6, 2024 • Exclusives • 11 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK III
In the world of British roadsters, the Triumph Spitfire was a massive success, staying in production for over 18 years. Later examples are the most common here in the States, with 1500s making up the bulk of production. Examples like… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT
UPDATE – Sold In 1957, Ford debuted the Ranchero, an interesting hybrid car and truck. The idea was popular enough that some form of the Ranchero remained in production until 1979. The example seen here is one of the… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 MG Midget
UPDATE – We have relisted this one with no reserve! We have a lot of history with this little MG Midget. We featured it back in 2020 when it was offered in San Fransico with a bunch of spare… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • Auctions • 38 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to rerun their auction, so be sure to take another look! The idea of cramming a V8 into a British sports car certainly wasn’t new when Triumph took their TR7 and stuffed… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 AMC Marlin
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their reserve and added more photos and videos. Now, here is something we don’t see that often these days. AMC built many interesting cars, including some muscle cars that were true underdogs. The… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • Exclusives • 8 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
It isn’t uncommon to find a classic muscle car with a big block engine swap, but typically, the builder starts with a base car. In the case of this El Camino, it started life as a well-equipped SS 396… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF Auction: 1955 Dodge M37CDN
You can’t get much more rugged or overbuilt than a vintage military-spec version of the Dodge Power Wagon. These trucks were built to get supplies in and out of hard-to-reach locations during combat, so they had to be capable… more»
