I first thought of taking a pass on reviewing this 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. There were, literally, thousands built and we’ve covered many here on BF. So, why the change of heart? Between 1997 and 2004 I owned… more»
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Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Factory 400: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger XLT
Locating a vehicle with enough power to tow a heavy load is sometimes challenging, which is where this 1972 Ford F150 Ranger XLT rides to the rescue. It is an extremely tidy and rock-solid classic with the company’s range-topping… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Fantastic Plastic: 1957 Byers SR-100 Project
Jim Byers crafted a car brilliant enough that Road & Track made it a cover car – quite an accolade for a fiberglass special. The Byers SR-100 was featured in the magazine’s February 1957 issue, with a story all… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1-of-12: No Reserve 1972 AMC Javelin AMX
I have often wondered what AMC might have achieved had it had access to a General Motors or Ford-size research and development budget. The company produced some genuinely interesting and innovative vehicles on a pretty worn shoestring, proving that… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Year Only: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria “Transparent Top”
Although often (mistakenly) referred to as a Skyliner, Ford’s official Sales Literature gave this 1955 Fairlane Crown Victoria a model designation of “Transparent Top.” Quite why it chose to do so is unclear, but it reverted to the more… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Introduced in late 1968, the Boss 302 was the Ford Mustang’s version of the Chevy Camaro Z/28. Both cars were redesigned to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am racing circuit which limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches at the… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Six-Cylinder Driver: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
First Generation pony cars represented a high point in automotive marketing. Buyers with a healthy budget could drive away in a vehicle offering stunning performance, while those with more modest finances could opt for cars that possessed identical styling,… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
350 Equipped: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
There were clear signs during the second half of the 1980s that the automotive industry was emerging from the dark days of The Malaise Era. Manufacturers were beginning to extract power improvements from their engines following ongoing development and… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Highly Original Survivor: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
I’ll always have a soft spot in the old ticker for ’59 Edsels. My Aunt Lucy and Uncle Harry bought one new (a white 4-door with a red top and side spear and a black and white interior) and… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rod In Waiting? 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe
The seller of this Millville, New Jersey domiciled 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe opens the listing with, “Guys and Gals here is your next project. You decide if you’d like to build this awesome rod.” So that bit of information… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Pair of 1960s Austin-Healey 3000 Projects
Introduced in 1959, the Austin-Healey 3000 was a British sports car larger than most, earning the nickname “big Healey’s”. Jensen Motors made the bodies, while British Motor Corp. took care of the rest. In production through 1967, more than… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Disassembled Project Car: 1960 Triumph TR3A
I remember when I first saw a “Sidescreen” Triumph: It was 8th grade and we were watching an ancient 16mm film in black and white. The subject was motion and inertia and other Newtonian concepts. There on the screen… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Series II Garage Find: 1970 Jaguar XK-E Roadster
If I park an old car for a year, that seems like a long time to me. Leaving one unattended for 30 years? That seems like an eternity! How or why that happens, I don’t know but there are… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap One-Year-Only Wagon: 1977 Ford LTD II Squire
Looking back to 1977, it’s hard to fathom that Ford’s new LTD II was considered an intermediate-size offering. Just as a massive downsizing program was taking effect at General Motors, Ford introduced their LTD II in 1977, with the… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
52K Mile Survivor: 1979 BMW 320i
For any of you who have followed the collector car market over the last few years, it’s likely that you’ve seen a few models accelerate in value only to plateau and recede over the last few months. For some… more»
Oct 16, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Forgotten Franco-American: 1985 Renault Alliance DL Convertible
In the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was hanging onto a slender 1.8% share of the US auto market. While the US government bailed out financially fraught Chrysler, AMC was deemed dispensable. Buyers for a lagging automaker were scarce,… more»
