Some custom cars are built from a kit. Others are built from one person’s vision and what parts they can make work together. This 1959 custom roadster falls squarely into the latter category. Its recipe reportedly includes a Henry… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1974 Datsun 260Z 4-Speed
Early Z-cars have become valuable enough that restoring a rusty example can quickly turn into an expensive proposition. That makes the foundation especially important, and this 1974 Datsun 260Z has an appealing starting point: the seller describes it as… more»
600HP Group 44 Tribute: 1983 Jaguar XJS
A standard Jaguar XJS is a luxurious grand tourer. This one has apparently forgotten that entirely. Inspired by Bob Tullius and the legendary Group 44 Jaguars that competed in SCCA Trans-Am racing, this 1983 Jaguar XJS has been transformed… more»
Save It From the Crusher! 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Sometimes the reason to buy an old car has little to do with whether it makes financial sense. This 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Sport Sedan needs floors, mechanical recommissioning, interior work, and plenty of rust repair, yet it possesses… more»
Sleep Inside It! 1951 Nash Statesman Super Airflyte
Some classics make sense immediately. Others require a few minutes of staring before you begin noticing all the unusual details. This 1951 Nash Statesman Super Airflyte definitely belongs in the latter category. Its enclosed wheels, aerodynamic body, flathead six,… more»
BF Exclusive: Shell Valley Cheetah Project
Finishing someone else’s project can be risky, but it becomes considerably more tempting when the expensive fabrication and drivetrain work are already sitting in front of you. This Shell Valley Cheetah-style roadster was built to compete at local drag… more»
Short-Bed Survivor: 1967 International B200 Travelette 4×4
Crew-cab pickups are everywhere today, but in 1967 they were far less common. Add four-wheel drive, an unusually short pickup bed, and decades of service with the United States Air Force, and this International becomes something considerably more interesting… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
Mercedes-Benz built plenty of luxurious automobiles, but the W126 S-Class occupies a special place in the company’s history. These cars earned their reputation through exceptional engineering, highway comfort, and build quality that made them favorites of executives, diplomats, and… more»
One-Owner Sport Tourer: 2001 Honda ST1100
Some motorcycles encourage you to take the long way home. Honda’s ST1100 was built for riders who might decide the long way should include another state. This 2001 Honda ST1100, described by the seller as a Canadian-version Pan American,… more»
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BF Classified: 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona
Some collector cars attract attention because everyone knows exactly what they are. Others are interesting precisely because nobody remembers the last time they saw one. This 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona Edition falls firmly into the second category. With its… more»
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BF Auction: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
Mileage can tell you how far a car has traveled, but it doesn’t always tell you how well it has been cared for. That point becomes obvious when looking at this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE. The odometer has accumulated more… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS
There is something especially tempting about a project that still looks like the car you remember being dragged out of the barn. This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS spent roughly three decades under cover before being rediscovered in 2024, complete… more»
Pre-Airflow Project: 1967 Lotus Elan Coupe
Lotus founder Colin Chapman famously pursued performance by adding lightness, and few road cars embodied that philosophy more completely than the Elan. Unfortunately, restoring one can become a complicated exercise involving fiberglass work, chassis restoration, drivetrain rebuilding, and hunting… more»
BF Exclusive: 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3
There is something appealing about a classic that doesn’t need to spend another decade in a garage before its next owner can enjoy it. This 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 recently emerged from roughly ten years of storage,… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Custom
UPDATE – The seller has provided some clarifications about the work that’s been done to the car. From Jeff: The top was chopped 3-4” and the body was lowered, the wheel wells enlarged, and the bed raised to accommodate. The… more»
BF Classified: 1960 MGA Roadster
Sometimes the history of an old car is nearly as interesting as driving it, and this MGA certainly qualifies. It has been titled and registered as a 1960 MGA for nearly four decades, yet closer examination indicates that its… more»
