I admire an owner who acknowledges that they will never return a desirable classic to its former glory, but will send it to a new home rather than see it deteriorate beyond the point of no return. That is… more»
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Immaculate Original or Older Restoration? 1937 Plymouth Coupe
We are currently in the period of time where the eighties and nineties era automobile restorations are emerging from long slumbers and being advertised as original. This is most likely not being done as a subterfuge. Rather, a lot… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Jeep Wagoneer With 1941 Chevy Pickup Body
Custom builds allow owners to let their imagination off the leash to create a genuinely unique and eye-catching vehicle. I have seen countless examples of the practice, but this one could be truly stunning once complete. Its base is… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Puch Maxi Sport LS 2
Austrian moped maker, Puch, offered many models of these small pedal-started motorcycles beginning in the early-1950s and they were popular well into the 1980s. After that, the company was squeezed out of the market due to intense competition and… more»
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BF Auction: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190b W121 “Ponton”
There are two ways an owner can choose to tackle restoring a beloved classic. The first is to proceed cautiously to ensure the restoration costs don’t exceed the car’s potential value. The other is to throw caution to the… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 Fiat Spider 2000
Of all the Italian Sports cars, the Fiat 124 Spider is without a doubt the most underappreciated. The styling was handled by Pininfarina and the twin-cam engine was designed by Aurelio Lampredi. Fiat’s image here in the States likely… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
One of the more difficult and heart-wrenching aspects of dealing with the passing of a loved one is deciding how to part with their most prized possessions. That is the challenge facing the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Nova…. more»
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BF Auction: 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite
UPDATE – Photos of the spare parts have been added to the listing. Not mentioned in the listing, but included with the car is an exhaust header, oil cooler kit, set of vintage air cleaners, the original steering wheel,… more»
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BF Auction: 1997 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed 4×4
This 1997 Ford F-250 is quite an interesting and rare find with all the right options. To start with, it’s an XLT 4×4 and is equipped with the 7.3 liter Power Stroke Diesel V8. If that isn’t enough to… more»
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Make An Offer: 1969 Ford Cobra Torino 428CJ
The seller of this Ford real-deal barn find has decided to offer it with a $16,000 asking price or best offer. It’s a desirable find, as it isn’t just a run-of-the-mill Ford Torino. No, this is a Cobra Torino,… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
When Ford’s Mustang debuted, no one could have imagined just how incredibly well the car would do, but other manufacturers knew Ford was working on a new sporty compact. While Chrysler was on a tight budget at the time,… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2-Door Sedan
It would generally be fair to expect any classic with over seven decades under its belt to look slightly frayed and rough around the edges. However, this 1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2-Door Sedan is an exception to that rule. It… more»
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BF Auction: 1941 Chevrolet Fire Pumper
There would be millions of people in the world who harbored childhood dreams of becoming a firefighter, but fate decreed that wouldn’t happen. The passion doesn’t die in the hearts of many, and they look longingly every time a… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7
Sometimes it’s hard to let go of a classic simply because it’s such a well-maintained example that you know you won’t be able to easily replace. That’s the case for this beautiful 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7. Before going any… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 Plymouth Fury
Project cars come in all shapes and sizes, and some enthusiasts will passionately argue that such vehicles should only have two doors. However, a hardy band craves the practicality of a four-door candidate. If you fall into that category,… more»
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BF Auction: 1978 Mercury Marquis Brougham
The owner of this 1978 Mercury Marquis Brougham purchased the vehicle in 2017 and has put some time and effort into ensuring it is mechanically healthy. It emerges approximately once a week for a spot of classic motoring but… more»
