I’m a big proponent of the 20-footer, the decent driver. If the starting cost is in the four-digit arena (not including spare change, of course), all the better. Since there’s a somewhat limited market for slightly-off-the-beaten path cruisers such… more»
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Sep 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Greenwood Project: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, was in its 35th year of production in 1988 (they skipped 1983). Nearly 23,000 copies were built that year, with some of them customized by Greenwood Corvettes. Greenwood was founded by a pair… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
V8 Plus Two Tops: 1973 Triumph Stag
The Triumph Stag was more than a sports car. It was a 2+2 touring machine in production from 1970 to 1978. Powered by a 3.0-liter V8 engine, it was stronger than many English-built cars of this nature. Sales numbers… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
383/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner appears to be fairly entry-level in terms of equipment, but the whole idea here was to offer an inexpensive, no-frills muscle car with a standard big block and let the buyers choose if they… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Grand Prix White: 1988 Porsche 911
White-on-white is an iconic color scheme from the late 80s. Numerous makes and models utilized this color-matched combination to make special edition models stand out, from the Isuzu Impulse to the Pontiac Trans Am. In the case of Porsche,… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
69k Original Miles: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula
There is no doubt that when the subject turns to Pontiac’s iconic Firebird range, many people focus on the Trans Am variant. However, the Formula deserves a close look, because it is significantly rarer. This 1976 Firebird Formula presents… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Former Barn Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
I always feel for an enthusiast who has fallen foul of a non-paying buyer, especially when the classic is a desirable vehicle like this 1970 Ford Mustang. It has a fascinating past and is a rock-solid classic that is… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Coupe Utility: 1982 Ford Fairmont Durango
What’s a coupe utility? The single differentiator between this vehicle and a pickup is the integration of the front panel of the bed into the rear of the cockpit; pickup beds sit separate from the cabin. The first coupe… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve 400: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
I am not typically a fan of Black cars, but I am willing to make an exception for this 1967 Pontiac Firebird. This Triple-Black treat presents superbly and is guaranteed to turn heads wherever it goes. However, with a… more»
Sep 9, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Collectible Condition: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST
Just for the record, this isn’t the first 1968 AMC Ambassador SST that we have reviewed here on BF. But, the last one was over seven years ago so I would consider this to be an uncommon car –… more»
Sep 9, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Restomod of Restoration? 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
Some classic projects leave potential buyers with an obvious path to follow, while others offer a myriad of choices. Such is the case with this 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback. Somebody has returned its body to a rust-free state,… more»
Sep 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Running 440: No Reserve 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T has led what could literally be described as a colorful life. Its story includes a color change from one desirable shade to another, but there is an opportunity for a new owner to reverse… more»
Sep 9, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Custom Coupe Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevy Impala was one of the best-selling automobiles of the 1960s. In 1968, they added the Custom Coupe to the Impala roster. It used the formal roofline of the Caprice, joining the fastback in the lineup. So, you… more»
Sep 9, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Partially-Finished Project: 1941 Packard 120 Convertible Sedan
If you’re interested in the rise and fall of the Packard Motor Car Company, there are several good books available with true scholastic discussions of how that august nameplate ended up on a Studebaker body in the end. Some… more»
Sep 9, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fish Out of Water? 1965 Rambler Marlin
The Marlin was a fastback derivative of the Rambler Classic, built by American Motors from 1965 to 1967. Its styling looks to be a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda and the 1966 Dodge Charger. This first-year example looks… more»
Sep 9, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Buried for Decades: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad was a “sport wagon” that was built between 1955 and 1957 (though the name would be used later on “regular” wagons after that). Production numbers were small at less than 23,000 copies out of nearly five… more»
