The Datsun 510 was the U.S. designation for the Datsun (aka Nissan) Bluebird that found its way to the U.S. shores in 1968. It was a subcompact sedan (also wagon) that was fielded through 1973. It did have success… more»
Project Cars
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Supercar Kit Project! 1978 Manta Mirage
The Mirage was a mid-engine V8 kit car built by Manta Cars in the 1970s and 1980s. It was considered a street-legal road racer (aka “supercar”) and was vastly different than the VW-powered kits of the era. This one… more»
• For Sale • 31 Comments
Backyard Find! 1970 Dodge Challenger
Dodge finally joined the “pony car” movement in 1970 at just about the time that interest in those kinds of automobiles was peaking. Sharing a new platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, the Challenger would see a single generation of… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
454 V8 Pickup: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino
Not to be outdone by Ford, Chevrolet created the El Camino in 1959. It was in response to the Ford Ranchero, which was sometimes called a “coupe utility (“UTE”) or a “gentlemen’s pickup”. Whatever the case, it was a… more»
• For Sale • 6 Comments
Driving Project: 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4
General Motors went big with the first-generation Blazer by basing it on the C and K series pickup trucks rather than building a smaller competitor to other fun-sized off-roaders like International Harverster’s Scout and the first-generation Ford Bronco. This… more»
• For Sale • 23 Comments
Bring A Drivetrain: 1963 Pontiac Parisienne Safari
The automotive world can be fascinating, and few vehicles better demonstrate that than this 1963 Pontiac Parisienne Safari Wagon. GM of Canada offered a unique variety of vehicles that utilized underpinnings from various General Motors marques. This one rolled… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440
The Coronet nameplate was a Dodge staple from 1949 to 1959 and again from 1965 to 1976. In its later years, it was a mid-size using Chrysler’s B-body platform that was also employed by the Plymouth Belvedere and Road… more»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
Ultra High Compression: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
Well, at first glance it looks like the Star and the Fire have gone out of this 1962 Oldsmobile. It’s rough around the edges and looks like it has spent a lot of outdoor time in top-down mode. Regardless,… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Potent Family Sedan: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
The Taurus was Ford’s mainstream automobile from 1986 to 2019, with six generations built in stretches. From the middle years of 1989 to 1999, Ford marketers saw the need for a performance sedan, perhaps to compete with imports, so… more»
• For Sale • 3 Comments
Dry Climate Survivor: 1979 Ford Bronco XLT
Ford had a hit on its hand with its Second Generation Bronco. It only remained in production for two years, but total sales outstripped its predecessor’s best eight years combined. This 1979 Bronco XLT is a dry climate survivor… more»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
1-Of-237: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
Other than those with the 426 cubic inch Hemi V8, the rarest 1969 Dodge Charger is one with a Slant-Six engine. Just 462 of them were built and half of those had a “3-on-the-tree” manual transmission like the seller’s… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
409 Dual-Quad! 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Sitting on this trailer is a classic with a bit of a story to tell. The seller purchased it from the widow of the previous owner. It has sat since 2010 but is a solid beast that could be… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
Convertible Project: 1969 Mercury Cougar 351
Of all the domestic automobile marques that have disappeared as of late, Mercury is the one that has faded the fastest for me. Both Plymouth and Oldsmobile have been gone longer but Plymouth’s memory, at least here on BF,… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Carport Find: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s amazing how many old-school Porsches still litter the back alleys and private driveways of California. When you consider how often a non-running air-cooled 911 pops up out west, it’s no surprise at all that dealers like Beverly Hills… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Ready To Restore: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
How many big cats are still lurking in garages, unrestored? Every time I think we might be running out, another one slinks into view. Here on eBay is a 1970 Jaguar XKE 4.2 coupe for restoration, bid to $5250,… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
This 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit is a roller which means it has no engine or transmission. It is listed for sale here on eBay with 5 days remaining in the auction. Pontiac produced 155,735 Firebirds in 1977 and 34,548… more»
