UPDATE 11/28/2023: There are times when I write articles like this, and I quote a potential sale price where I’m wide of the mark. That was conclusively the case with this 1970 Ford Falcon GT because I significantly underestimated… more»
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Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor! 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon
Before we launch into a review of AMC’s Pacer, let’s establish a modicum of credibility for a car that doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. First, Brigitte Bardot owned a Pacer, a wagon version complete with faux wood… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
33 Years in the Barn: 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV
Old Alfa Romeos are among the most charming vintage vehicles ever made. There’s something about them and the character they ooze even when found in neglected condition. This 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV was supposedly in the same barn for… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Owner Barn Find: 1965 Volvo PV544
This 1965 Volvo PV544 reminds us that outside of the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, Volvo once made one of the more iconic car shapes the industry has ever seen. Looking like a cross between the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Holy Grail Car: 2005 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Mini, but now as an auction. You can take another look here on eBay. When we look at the vintage muscle and classic cars that are most sought-after today, it is often… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Project Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
If an old muscle truck is what you seek, you could do far worse than a classic Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup. To me, this was one of the coolest marketing exercises ever attempted by a major manufacturer, with… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Numbers Matching Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Many consider the Pontiac GTO as the “godfather” of the mid-size muscle car market. From its introduction as an option on the Tempest/LeMans, practically every U.S. automaker jumped on board with their own factory hot rods. This example from… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with 9k Genuine Miles!
Every classic car has a backstory, and some are more fascinating than others. The seller provides little information regarding the history of this 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, so we are in the dark about how a car with forty-five… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Carport Find! 1969 Ford Mustang Grande
There is absolutely no shortage of 1969 Ford Mustangs here on BF but not many are the Grande version – a sort of luxury notchback edition, first offered in ’69. Nope, it’s the fastbacks (SportsRoof), often in Mach I… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Build It Your Way: 1968 Dodge Charger
The first generation (1966-67) of the sporty Dodge Charger wasn’t a huge seller. But when Chrysler’s B-body cars were redesigned in 1968, Charger sales would multiply by a margin of 6 to 1 from 1967. The hideaway headlights and… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
75k Original Miles: 1990 Cadillac Allanté
Releasing an entirely new model is a practice that automotive manufacturers avoid where possible. It is a high-risk venture, and carrying over as many components as possible from other offerings within the product range reduces the risk of sales… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Mustang’s Inspiration: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
Many consider the Ford Falcon Sprint to be the forerunner of the highly successful Mustang. It was sporty, came only in coupe and convertible body styles, and could be quite peppy. All of that describes the Mustang, which was… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Last Year: 1975 International Travelette 200
It’s always a gamble to list anything as the first, biggest, smallest, oldest, etc. That being said, many sources list the International Travelette as the first factory crew cab pickup. Can you think of an earlier example than the… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1971 Datsun 1200 2-Door Sedan
Most small cars from the early 1970s saw active service as commuters or daily drivers until their owners felt they’d reached the end of their serviceable life. Survivors within that category are relatively rare, especially if the car is… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rebuilt 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its birth in 1964, the Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe was the most popular model and body style of the mid-size automobile. The 1968-72 editions were best-sellers and have been the subject of many SS clone projects. This 1972… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
British Barn Find: 1934 Wolseley Hornet
Here’s an obscure one for you, a 1934 Wolseley Hornet Special. Manufactured by Wolseley Motors Limited, a Birmingham, England manufacturer. This right-hand drive, and now in two-seater form, has been languishing, hidden away in St. Louis for many years…. more»
