Ford introduced a 2-seat personal luxury car in 1955, the Thunderbird. It sold reasonably well, but the bean counters thought it could do better with a back seat added. So, the auto was redesigned to seat four passengers, and… more»
Project Cars
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
V4 Fun! 1972 Saab 96
Often, with project cars like this, there’s “the good” and then “the bad.” This 1972 Saab 96 with V-4 power on Craigslist in Seattle for $6,500 is mostly good. It’s had $8,000 in recent work. Add that to the… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
455 SX! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Oldsmobile’s sporty SX package added style and performance to your Cutlass Supreme coupe or convertible including rear bumper exhaust cutouts, special trim and badges, and a stout 455 V8. This specimen in Prior Lake, Minnesota comes to market as… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parts or Restore? 1970 MGB GT
By the early 1960s, British Motor Corporation knew buyers were not particularly satisfied with the MGA coupe. When customers asked for more room and weather protection, apparently, they didn’t mean to “slap a roof on it and give ’em… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Never Paint Over Rust: 1956 Ford F-100
According to the internet, an arch nemesis is the constant foil who is always out to thwart our hero. Batman had the Joker. Superman had Lex Luthor. He-Man had Skeletor. For us car enthusiasts, our arch nemesis is rust. … more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
383 Six-Barrel! 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
The first is the best? It is in my mind when it comes to Plymouth’s fabulous first-gen Road Runner. The first time that I spied a 1968 model, such as today’s Littleton, Colorado resident, I was smitten (but I… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original 348: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
A celebrity ownership history poses a unique challenge with classic cars. It is sometimes difficult to determine whether it adds to a vehicle’s potential value or if it merely provides an interesting sidebar to that car’s story. I tend… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Round Two: 1970 Triumph TR6 Project
This 1970 Triumph TR6 is one of those subject cars that I believe, we have covered here on BF before. But that coverage was about four years ago and it doesn’t seem that much has changed. Is it the… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Afterlife: 1970 Avanti II 350 Chevy V8
The Avanti is one of those rare automobiles that has an afterlife. When Studebaker shut down U.S. production in late 1963, the then-new Avanti was considered a goner. That was until two Studebaker dealers stepped up and bought the… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Historic Race Car: 1960 Porsche 356B Roadster
Old-school race cars are hit or miss when it comes to their overall desirability, but like most anything air-cooled these days, it’s hard to go wrong with a classic Porsche. The car shown here reminds us how different the… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Former Barn Find: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
Styling of the 1959-60 Chevrolets was inspired by the “Forward Look” redesign of Chrysler products in 1957, which may have caught the industry by surprise. Tailfins quickly became the all-the-rage and led Chevrolet to shift gears, causing the all-new… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Miami Vice Meets Ecklers: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
In America, our culture has often been driven by media. In 1984, a television show called “Miami Vice” debuted on NBC. Over the five-year run of the series the show set trends that still resonate with us. One of… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original 289/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Hiding in the back of this workshop is a classic that could be an excellent restoration candidate. Looking beyond the aftermarket wheels, this 1967 Mustang Fastback is a largely unmolested vehicle featuring its original engine and transmission. Returning it… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Forward Look Survivor: 1958 Plymouth Savoy
The Savoy was Plymouth’s first or second-tier automobile during its various cycles from 1954 to 1964. In 1958, the Savoy was sandwiched between the Plaza and Belvedere and Fury much like the Chevy Bel Air would be later between… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
One Family Owned? 1969 Pontiac GTO
The seller of this 1969 Pontiac GTO states, “just arrived on 2/4, one family owned…“. That makes me think it’s a flip but details beyond that claim are minimal. He also suggests that it’s a bigger project than he… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Project 4×4: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
“So much practicality, so much affordability . . . all wrapped up in a smart appearing four-wheel drive package. Whether the new Eagle Kammback is your only automobile or a second family automobile, it’s a truly sporty subcompact.” So… more»
