The Fiat 850 was introduced in 1965, based on an elongated 600 platform to match Fiat’s aspirations toward multiple body styles. Four basic body styles were offered: a saloon, a van, a coupe, and a spider. Augmenting these, the… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Shasta Camper Van: 1979 Chevrolet G20
Shasta is one of those semi-household names that I’ve heard about for years. Known for its van conversions, the company still exists today as a manufacturer of camper trailers, the sort you pull behind a heavy-duty pickup truck. At… more»
Amazing Survivor: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
The passing years will often leave off-roaders looking battered and bruised. A life spent bashing their way into remote and inhospitable locations will leave its mark, with scratches and dings shouting proudly to the world they have experienced plenty… more»
Serious Modifications: 1971 Triumph V8 Stag
I consider this 1971 Triumph Stag to be my good fortune. I like these cars and this is the first one that I have encountered for BF. This example, however, is harboring one heck of a surprise – more… more»
4X4 Big Block? 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
Believe it or not, this is not the first time that I’ve encountered a 4X4 Chevrolet El Camino. I was stuck in traffic in Ft. Lauderdale years ago and encountered a 1969 model that was done up about the… more»
No Reserve Beauty! 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Some three decades after making its name with tough-as-nails go-anywhere civilian models of a military 4×4, Jeep launched the Grand Wagoneer, a luxurious SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) before that acronym existed. This 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer in Darby, Pennsylvania… more»
Straight 8: 1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera
The Roadmaster was an on-again off-again name used by Buick for some of their higher-end autos, with the model first appearing just prior to World War II in 1936. When the 1942 run ended, the car took a short… more»
Century High-Top Conversion! 1988 Chevrolet G20 Van
Don’t you miss the days when vans were plentiful, and your average Joe could just walk into his local Chevrolet dealer any day of the week and drive out in a new van that didn’t break the bank? And… more»
Custom Cruising Wagon: 1977 Ford Pinto
I wish I was cool enough to drive a Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon. Seriously – keep the Lambo. I’m not impressed. If you can strap yourself into a vehicle like this and look the part, you have more instant… more»
The Rockford Files TV Show Tribute Car: 1977 Pontiac Firebird
As soon as I saw this listing, I began hearing The Rockford Files TV Show theme song in my head, which, to be honest, is a pretty good theme song. In fact, the Mike Post/Pete Carpenter song was released… more»
Legendary Survivor: 1980 Ford Falcon XD “Allan Moffat Racing”
For American readers, the name Allan Moffat may spark a vague memory in the depths of their minds. For Australians, he is a man of legendary status. He was the country’s first genuine professional racing driver, and his career… more»
Best In Show? 1968 Triumph TR250
The Triumph TR250 was basically a TR4 body with a 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine installed, and for US delivery that included twin Zenith-Stromberg carburetors (overseas it was Lucas fuel injection – those cars were called TR5s). This car was made… more»
A Real Beast! 1984 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4
I’ve got to give a really big thumbs-up to the seller of this 1984 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4 for attention to detail, as he has included one of the most comprehensive lists I have ever encountered of parts that… more»
26k Miles! 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme S Convertible
Big changes were in store for the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupe in 1988, although the company did offer one final hurrah that year with their old-school body style Cutlass Supreme Classic, which featured the same basic looks the car… more»
















