Mention the 1973 Monte Carlo around car fanatics and you’ll get some surprisingly disparate responses. Many find the styling heavy-handed and reeking of the worst of 1970s excess, while others argue that hundreds of thousands of happy buyers couldn’t… more»
Driver Quality Cars
One-Year Only Offering: 1979 Buick LeSabre Palm Beach
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact peak of the automotive Malaise era, but the late-seventies usually aren’t considered very memorable times in the car world, at least not in terms of exciting designs, performance, or overall build quality. However,… more»
Hail To The Chief: 1957 Studebaker President
Here’s one you won’t see every day, a 1957 Studebaker President. Most ’57 Studebakers that we cover here on BF are usually Hawks; a President sedan? Not so much so. It appears to be in mostly original condition and… more»
Rare M491 Look: 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
If there’s one certainty in the Porsche world, it’s that the 911 Turbo models are destined to always be the most desirable. In a trend that’s more predictable than any index fund out there, the turbocharged 911 models have… more»
Former Fire Investigator: 1958 Ford Panel Truck
When it comes to fire department autos, it’s typically those that have to get to the scene of an emergency quickly that come to my mind. However, once the blaze is extinguished, there’s often more work to be done,… more»
Finned Pink Survivor: 1957 Chrysler Windsor
The Chrysler Windsor was introduced back in 1939, and after a brief hiatus in the forties remained a full-size offering in the brand’s lineup until 1961, although it continued a bit longer in the Canadian market. While the car… more»
No Reserve Convertible: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
The Chevrolet Camaro convertible is a model that is synonymous with many qualities that are undeniably American. For generations, the Camaro has been associated with a powerful image and one that considers the open road and two lanes of… more»
Rust Free Camper: 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon
The allure of a vehicle that combines the utility of a van with the convenience of your family room is still a tantalizing combination for many of us. If you’re a “van person”, you undoubtedly understand things that others… more»
Compare and Contrast: Two MGB GTs
Up next, we have two MGB GTs at opposite ends of the spectrum: one is in need of just about everything, the other has a known history and could go to a casual show tomorrow. The 1970 project car… more»
Supercharged Beauty! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
I’ve always been a fan of the original Avanti, Studebaker’s short-term “halo” car. And I often wonder how Studebaker’s fate might have changed if they hadn’t stopped building automobiles in South Bend, Indiana. However, if the car had made… more»
Original Paint: 1967 Pontiac GTO Ragtop
The Pontiac GTO enjoyed its second-best sales year in 1967, even though it was down 15% over the record 1966 model run. With subtle styling updates in ‘67, the biggest “news” may have been the retirement of the 389… more»
50k Mile Gem: 1970 Ford Falcon
This Ford Falcon didn’t start out as anything particularly noteworthy by 1970 standards, but with all the time that has elapsed since the Nixon era, there’s plenty to get excited about here now. The Falcon is often remembered as… more»
Drive Or Restore? 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
When shopping for a vintage car project, it’s always wise to consider one that’s still operational, even if you plan to perform a restoration. Being able to drive as you work is certainly a fun perk, and you’ll be… more»
49k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Drop-Top
For most of the second half of the 20th century, the Bonneville was Pontiac’s top-of-the-line automobile. It was on par with other big, luxurious General Motors cars like the Oldsmobile 98 and Buick Electra. The seller has a 1968… more»
Worth Saving? 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is one of the most recognizable nameplates in the history of American cars, and well represented by many iterations stretching back to the 1960s. Of course, if you owned this model at that time and… more»
















