In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500XL was Ford’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. They came with bucket seat interiors and apparently with any engine that Ford offered in the Galaxie. This ’63 XL is a convertible that’s… more»
Project Cars
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
New Body: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Cars are meant to be driven. However, if you had a classic car worth six figures, would you drive and enjoy it anytime your heart fancied, or would you be protective of it and selective as to when you… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Ford’s Big Gamble: 1959 Edsel Ranger Barn Find
Ford executives had high hopes when they introduced the new 1958 Edsel in the Fall of 1957. But those were quickly dashed when sales didn’t come close to expectations. After accumulating a lot of red ink, Ford pulled the… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Project
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to a new platform in 1970, saying goodbye to its six-year roots to the Valiant compact. Sales jumped 50% and the future looked bright – until the muscle car market, which the Barracuda was part… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
LT-1 Already Rebuilt: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Judging a book by its cover can be a risky strategy, especially when assessing the relative worth of a classic as a project candidate. Such is the case with this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. We must look beyond its exterior… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • Auctions • 58 Comments
BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
With the world becoming more hectic, there is no shame in embracing your leisure time at a more subdued pace. There are activities available to suit almost any taste. However, there is none better for a motoring enthusiast than… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • Auctions • 53 Comments
BF Auction: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85 Convertible
Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass to its model range in 1961 and immediately scored a sales success. Initially only offered in 4-door Sedan and Station Wagon forms, the F-85 Convertible joined the range in late 1962. Our feature car is… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
20k Mile 1985 Maserati Biturbo For $5,950
Has the Maserati Biturbo finally become a car worth owning after years of being a bit of a joke? I’m going to go out on a very risky limb and say yes – the day has come for the… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Genuine Barn Find! 1951 Nash Wagon
Well, this is Barn Finds though a lot of our features aren’t the genuine article. This 1951 Nash Rambler two-door station wagon, however, is the real thing as it has been found lurking in a barn in Lyle, Washington…. more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Half Century Slumber: 1960 Dodge Town Wagon
Here’s one you don’t see every day, it’s a 1960 Dodge Town Wagon – sorta like an early SUV, Chevrolet Suburban style. Claimed to have been an Arizona resident, and a government employee, this people/cargo mover has the southwest… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Triple Carburetors! 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
The Alfa Romeo 2600 Series was in production from 1962 to 1068. Across several body styles, it would be the successor to the 2000 and had six-cylinder power but largely recycled styling. The 2600 Sprint was akin to a… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
440 6-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was all-new in 1970 and finally shed its ties to the compact Valiant. And they could be ordered from mild to wild, from a Slant-Six up to a 426 Hemi. But just down the… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Dry Stored Since 1960: 1951 MG TD
The effect that MGs had on getting the sportscar movement started in America cannot be overstated. Starting with American GIs discovering the virtues of a light car with good handling when stationed in Great Britain during World War II… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Luxury Edition: Running 1966 Ford Mustang
The buying public simply couldn’t get enough of the hot, new Ford Mustang in 1964/66. After selling 559,000 copies in the first full year, another 607,000 followed the next year – a Mustang record that still stands today. This… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
W-30 Twin Turbos! 1975 Hurst/Olds
Between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for some special editions of either the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. Known as the Hurst/Olds, these cars received some special treatment, such as Hurst shifters and Hurst/Hatch sunroofs. Production numbers… more»
Dec 27, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Major Project: 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger
It is a question for the ages: How far must a classic deteriorate before restoration is no longer viable? That is the one posed by this 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger. It makes a relatively positive first impression, but digging… more»
