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»
Project Cars
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»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap European Car: 1977 Citroën Dyane
At first glance, the Citroën Dyane looks about like the 2CV upon which it was based. The styling of the latter car, though a bit odd, is iconic, and the Dyane helped carry the torch from 1967 to 1983…. more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored Since ’98: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe
This 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe proves we should never judge a book by its cover. This desirable British classic is a restoration project that stalled decades ago. However, it is rock-solid, and the seller believes it only lacks… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restoration Required: 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce
Before Mussolini obligated Alfa Romeo to make aircraft engines for the sake of WWII, the company was at the apex of the performance roster at tracks around the world. On the road, its road cars were less accepted by… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Forest Find: 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite Project
The owner of this 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite here on Craigslist believes his car is as close to a rust-free example as you’re likely to find on an unrestored car, and although it’s going to take quite a bit… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Solid Squire: 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire
“The all-new Ranchero Squire heads a longer, livelier, more luxurious line of 1970 Rancheros by Ford. Rancheros are now five inches longer and feature new styling from grille to tailgate. New longer wheelbase and wider track provide a smoother… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth design team got it right when they introduced the GTX back in 1967, offering buyers not only an upscale trim level B-Body but also a 440 engine as the standard powerplant, so a more luxurious interior could… more»
