Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment by releasing its first Thunderbird in 1955. The T-Bird served faithfully until the company ended production in 1997. It returned briefly in 2002 before Ford retired the badge in 2005. Our… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
While perusing my local classifieds, the bright orange paint and wild stripes on this Firebird caught my eye. I couldn’t resist going to take a look. Unfortunately, another car showed up the same day that I couldn’t pass up… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
First Generation Mustangs make excellent project candidates because an owner has a world of choices available to personalize their classic to help it stand out from the crowd. The battle tends to be finding a solid candidate that doesn’t… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan
A car can find itself in hibernation for many reasons, but the story behind this 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan is one of the more unusual. The owner’s father used this classic as a daily driver until it… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s first-generation Thunderbird was conceived in the early 1950s when George Walker, chief stylist, and Lewis Crusoe, vice president of the Ford Division, visited the Autorama in Paris. The siren song of the two-seater was obvious. The pair wasted… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
With classic Station Wagons so popular in the current market, finding a project candidate that is a genuine blank canvas can be challenging. However, this 1963 Impala could represent such an opportunity. It is a two-owner vehicle that has… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 MGB Roadster
There are two things to love about classic British sports cars. The first is that they are enormously enjoyable to own and drive. More importantly, the elegantly simple engineering makes them the ideal candidate for an enthusiast seeking a… more»
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BF Auction: 1952 Ford F1 Ratrod
I have been involved in the classic scene for decades, but I regret that I spent too many years failing to understand or appreciate Ratrods. My attitude has changed as I realize that what makes these classics unique is… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan
Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, and picking one that suits your taste, circumstances, and budget can be challenging. An enthusiast with a family might find a Corvette impractical, but vehicles like this 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet CST/10 Stepside Pickup
With classic Pickups remaining incredibly popular in the market, finding a rock-solid example is becoming more difficult. This is especially true for those featuring a V8 under the hood. Those searching may have struck gold with this 1969 Chevrolet… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop
If you ever doubted whether there are fantastic classics hidden away in barns and sheds, this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop should ease those fears. It is an estate find that began hibernating in 2003. It recently emerged… more»
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BF Auction: 1982 Honda C70 Passport
It’s impossible to argue with Honda’s success with motorcycles over the last several decades. Whether some folks would call this 1982 Honda C70 Passport a motorcycle or not is debatable, but as far as I’m concerned, almost anything with… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1976 Ford XB Falcon 8-Seat Station Wagon
With the demise of the vehicle manufacturing industry, Australian buyers constantly seek locally produced models from Ford, Holden, and Chrysler to park in their garages. These represent an appreciating asset, and many are extraordinarily practical. That is the case… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino 396/4-Speed
UPDATE – While the engine was apart, the cam, pushrods, lifters, timing chain, time gears, and valve seals were also replaced. VIDEO ADDED – The seller has added a cold start video of this El Camino and one of… more»
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BF Auction: Custom 1976 VW Trike
Some classics are designed to provide impressive performance; others transport their occupants in supreme luxury and isolation. A category that receives less recognition is those intended to plaster a mile-wide smile on their owner’s face. That description applies to… more»
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Rust-Free 1968 Mercury Cougar
The seller bought this clean-looking 1968 Mercury Cougar, for sale on eBay in Columbia, New Jersey “sight unseen” a dozen years ago because it was stated to be 99 percent rust-free and a former resident of Arizona. “Upon receiving… more»
