Hunter S. Thompson, in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, wrote: “All energy flows according to the whims of the great Magnet.” I mention this only because, not two weeks ago, a gearhead friend from New Zealand shared with… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Resale Red: 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Wagon
We cover a lot of station wagons on BF and while Oldsmobile’s Vista Cruiser series makes time-to-time showings, full-size wagons such as this 1962 Dynamic 88 are a rarity – I didn’t know such a model existed in ’62…. more»
Trick Van: 1981 Chevrolet G20
This sweet 1981 Chevrolet G20 van is going cheaply at the moment with no reserve to keep it from going home for under $5,000. This is a sweet, period-correct “vanning”-era creation with generous side windows, custom decals, aftermarket wheels,… more»
Dashing Brit: 1967 Morgan 4/4 Series V GT
Morgan Motor Company, located in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, has been in roughly continuous operation since 1910. Its first cars were three-wheelers, but in 1936, it brought out the 4/4, standing for four wheels, four cylinders. The 4/4 enjoyed a… more»
LT1 350 V8 Engine: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro debuted in early calendar 1970, a few months late due to delays in getting the new car into production. As a result, 1970 assemblies were about half of the extended 1969 production… more»
Mid-Engine Sports Car: 1986 Toyota MR2
Built from 1984 to 2007 over three generations, the MR2 was Japan’s first rear-drive, mid-engine production car. The Toyota’s name reportedly stands for “mid-ship run-about 2-seater” or “mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater”. But it could be something altogether different. This third-year… more»
Former Road Racer: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
I’m no Corvette purist. Some ‘Vette aficionados might wig out over the treatment that has been bestowed upon this 1964 hardtop but you have to appreciate the times that are now in the past. The extensive exterior modifications weren’t… more»
Unique Ute: 2006 Chrysler 300 Series Custom Ute
If you’re familiar with the movie, My Cousin Vinny, can’t you just hear Fred Gwynne (as Southern Judge Chamberlain Haller) asking Joe Pesci (as wisecracking Northern “Lawyer” Vinny Gambini) “What is a ‘ute’?” Although it was how Mr. Gambini… more»
9 Elegant Classics! Tony Vincent Estate Collection
When you run across an auto auction being hosted by Gooding & Company, it’s a good sign that something really special is going on there. G&C has not quite been in business for 20 years but they’ve already sold… more»
Drop-Top Cruiser: 1970 Chrysler Newport
The Newport was Chrysler’s volume car in the 1960s and 1970s, with creature comforts on par with the Buick LaSabre or Mercury Monterrey. The 1970 Newport convertible was the last drop-top for the model and one of the last… more»
54k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Pinto
For all of his character flaws and inflated ego, Lee Iacocca had a history of convincing his employers to produce the right car at the right time. Following his acrimonious departure from Ford, he helped save Chrysler from drowning… more»
Extreme 4×4: 1968 M274-A5 Military Mule
Not the stubborn kind – quite the opposite – here we have a Mechanical Mule. These were manufactured by several companies starting in 1956. Designed by Willys, the original intent was medical evacuation but their go-anywhere capabilities soon ushered… more»
Estate Find: 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible
Some classic cars bring with them a fascinating history, and this 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible is no exception. It has spent decades in storage, with its current owner purchasing it to settle the original owner’s estate. They elected to… more»
At 41K Original Miles, This 1979 Camaro Z28 Is Stylin’!
Remember those pesky changes with emissions standards in the 1970’s that caused our most beloved cars to become mere shells of their former selves? It’s hard to forget, no matter how hard we try. Well, Chevrolet hit the drawing… more»
Needs Only Minor Cosmetics! 1971 Honda Z600
In the early 1960s, Honda, by then masterful with motorcycles, decided to turn its hand to making vehicles. The first was a tiny truck that it sold only in Japan. From there, it vaulted to passenger cars, and by… more»
400/4-Speed: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1975 model year brought one of the most significant styling changes for Pontiac’s Second Generation Trans Am. While most changes in the previous years had been confined mainly to bolt-on components, the 1975 Firebird range received a larger… more»
