The Porsche 911 craze seems to be holding strong, with air-cooled examples still fetching good money. When this wrecked 1989 Porsche 911 came across my desk, I wasn’t so sure about it, but once I realized it was a… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
Unfinished project builds often divide opinions, but that shouldn’t be the case with this 1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible. The owner completed the exterior cosmetic restoration around 2000, and the fact that it still looks so impressive indicates the… more»
Cheap Exotic? 1986 Kelmark GT
Want the shape of an exotic Italian sports car without the six-figure purchase price or equally intimidating service bills? That very idea helped fuel the kit-car industry for decades, and this 1986 Kelmark GT combines dramatic styling with one… more»
Bare-Metal Honesty: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
Buying an old project car can sometimes feel like gambling on whatever is hiding beneath the paint. This 1967 Plymouth Barracuda removes much of that uncertainty. Its exterior was soda-blasted down to bare metal, then protected with gray primer,… more»
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V8 HiPo Powered: 1966 Ford Bronco
Many of the early Broncos we come across are modified so heavily that it seems like very little of the original factory metal remains. This 1966 Ford Bronco might be modified, but its body hasn’t been cut up to… more»
Poor Man’s Porsche? 1959 Perry PMP Roadster
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»
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»
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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Muscle Ute: 1975 Chevrolet El Camino 454
If you want a muscle car with some serious utility, you can’t go wrong with this El Camino. This 1975 example has some serious muscle chops with a 454-cubic-inch V8, Turbo 400 automatic, limited-slip rear end, swivel bucket seats,… more»
Well-Equipped Cruiser: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Pontiac produced some of the most distinctive American automobiles of the 1950s, and this 1957 Star Chief combines its dramatic styling with enough comfort equipment to make it an appealing family cruiser. Restored in 2013 and showing 37,600 miles,… more»
