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BF Auction: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d’Elegance

In a world where the pace of life seems to be increasing unrelentingly, many people find the idea of a relaxed escape impossible to resist. For some, that escape is into the experience offered by a classic car. A… more»

Road Ready! 1987 Scamp 13’ Camper

Scamp Trailers has been in business for 50 years and produces several pull-behind campers from 13 to 19 feet in length. This 1987 edition looks almost like new, suggesting it has been gently used in the past 35 years…. more»

Retired Fire Truck: 1973 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

One of the many cool things about the earlier Chevrolet Blazer Trucks was the completely removable tops, which got modified a bit for the 1976 model probably because of safety concerns, but back in ’73 a completely open interior… more»

Malibu Beach Cruiser: 1969 Bradley GT Kit Car

Bradley is one of the best-known kit car companies, or maybe I’m just perceiving that because there was a GT running around our neighborhood when I was a kid, and it made quite the impression on my young mind… more»

Rebuilt Engine: 1971 Volkswagen Type III

The VW Type I, also known as the Beetle, makes regular appearances here on BF, but the Type III, colloquially referred to as the Squareback, shows up with a lot less frequency. Digging into the history of the Type… more»

Collector’s Edition: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

The C3 Corvette seems to be a pretty hot commodity in the sports car market these days.  The third-generation cars had a long lifespan, lasting from the 1968 model all the way through ’82, so there are plenty of… more»

No Reserve: Restored 1973 Dodge Challenger

Like many folks, when it comes to the first-generation Dodge Challenger, given the choice I’d probably rather own a 1970 or ’71 model in most circumstances.  But as I keep staring at this 1973 example, I’m finding very little… more»

Restorable Driver: 1940 Packard Super Eight

Packard was born at the turn of the 20th Century and would be largely known for producing a variety of luxury automobiles for nearly 60 years. The Super Eight was one of them, using a 384 cubic inch inline-8… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1986 Ford Bronco XLT

Some older off-roaders and SUVs present so superbly that the idea of them wading through mud and slime is virtually unthinkable. Such is the case with this 1986 Ford Bronco XLT. The seller has spent considerable time and money… more»

Same Family Since New: 1954 Ford F-250 Truck

Two things jumped out pretty quickly that I considered positive about this 1954 Ford F-250 Pickup, one being the fact that it’s been in the same family since the day it was driven home for the first time.  But… more»

$55,000 Invested! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It has been said that for an enthusiast to make a small fortune out of a classic car, they sometimes need to start with a large fortune. Restoration budgets have a nasty habit of blowing out, leaving the owner… more»

Forward Thinking, Rearward Facing: 1982 Subaru Brat

Everything is cyclical in the automotive world.  Notice that automakers are again building small, car-based trucks.  These vehicles became popular with the introduction of the Ranchero and the El Camino in the fifties.  This market rose and fell over… more»

1977 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Camper Special

Anyone who has undertaken a project build can confirm that rust is their mortal enemy. Addressing those issues can take time and money, leaving some feeling disenchanted before the build gets off the ground. That shouldn’t be a significant… more»

Mural Included: 1976 Ford Econoline

This 1976 Ford Econoline looks like a nice point of entry for someone who wants a real “van” but doesn’t want to go headlong into “van life” culture. That is to say you like the idea of a hobby… more»

’70s Build: 1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe Hot Rod

The hot rod scene was born out of equal parts necessity and ingenuity. A segment of society didn’t have the funds to lay their hands on the latest performance offerings from Detroit, but they wanted to go fast. Therefore,… more»

Two-Owner 1972 Plymouth Road Runner 512

After a complete redesign the previous year, the ’72 Plymouth Road Runner saw few changes on the outside, but under the hood was a different story.  Although the 383 engine grew a few cubic inches to 400, horsepower was… more»

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