As time progresses, new vehicles begin to slide into the “greatest” categories that they would have never fit in during their early lifetimes. Is the Ford Ranger one of these vehicles? Overlooked during their tenure as a boring small… more»
Classifieds
Kool Kustom- 1955 Mercury Monterey!
There are so many interesting subcultures within the car community that have made their mark on our great hobby. Coming to us from one of these genres, the Kustom Kamp, is this kool 1955 Mercury Monterey. Loaded with all… more»
2,800 Original Mile Cream Puff- 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
As the great American sedan goes the way of the Dodo, fans of these vehicles must look to the used market for prime examples. With only 2,800 original miles on this Grand Marquis, though, this Merc is barely broken… more»
BF Classified: 1974 MGB Roadster
The only constant is change, yet I can take comfort (?) in my consistency of behavior: cars have always been absurdly high on my list of priorities (which is why “car storage” is a not insignificant part of my… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible
As we approach the longest day of the year, when the nights are warm and the days call for a convertible, what will you be driving? If you’re in the market for a collector car that is solidly built… more»
BF Classified: 1989 Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet
Jaguar released the XJ-S as its replacement for the venerable E-Type in 1975, although it is fair to say that the pair followed markedly different philosophies. It was no secret that the company viewed the E-Type as a hard-edged… more»
BF Classified: 1931 Ford Victoria Street Rod
The world of hot rodding was built around the prewar Ford. The ’32 Ford is the car on the album covers, but almost any year will do, and one of the most bona fide of them all is a… more»
Garage Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 442
There’s something undeniably attractive about purchasing a classic with a fascinating backstory. This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 ticks that box, only recently emerging after a quarter-century hibernation. The engine bay now houses a 455ci V8, but the car’s numbers-matching engine… more»
BF Classified: 1999 GMC K2500 Suburban 454
With warmer weather on our doorstep, it is only natural for many people’s thoughts to turn to cross-country adventures and summer family vacations. Often, the challenge is finding the ideal vehicle that will cover the miles effortlessly while providing… more»
BF Classified: 1972 Ford F-250 4×4
Old Ford trucks from the ’70s always remind me of my grandpa. For much of my youth, he drove an aging but clean ’74 Ford pickup, all black with a square-rigged cap over the bed. As a kid, I… more»
Former Movie Star? 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
For most of the 1980s and beyond, the Ford LTD Crown Victoria was the flagship of the Ford lineup. Along with the Mercury Grand Marquis, these were throwback vehicles in that they were large automobiles still using rear-wheel drive… more»
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Prewar Pontiac Auction Car: 1931 Pontiac Sedan
While the prewar car scene is dominated by Ford products, there are still a few examples of other makes out there. Many are from companies or brands that no longer exist, so they get far less attention or aftermarket… more»
A Hupmobile Aerodynamic and a Car ID Test
It is almost a given that when archaeologists stumble upon the remains of a literate society, they have a limited number of written words to decipher. To be fair to our ancestors, carving symbols into stone or making your… more»
Pole Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Nomad was a 2-door “sport wagon” built and marketed by Chevrolet from 1955 to 1957. It was trimmed as a Bel Air to be the nicest station wagon that Chevy offered. They looked great, and yet fewer than… more»
BF Classified: 2005 Audi C5 Allroad
Remember the glory years when we didn’t all need a huge SUV? If we had a family or needed to haul something, we had a station wagon. If we needed to use it off paved roads, we had one… more»
Magic Kingdom Mobile! Walt Disney World Trolley
If you ever made a visit to Walt Disney World as a kid, at least the location in Orlando, I’m guessing the chances are near 100% that one of these people movers transported your family from the parking lot… more»
