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Widebody Conversion: 1980 Porsche 911

  This 1980 Porsche 911 has seen better days. Like many other project-grade air-cooled 911s, it has seen it share of modifications in addition to years’ of neglect. It’s hard to tell if it was once an attractive driver;… more»

44k Mile Barn Find: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E

Is it good or bad to own a car that was never sold in the US? I can’t decide; I’d like to hear your opinion. We can consider the question as we examine this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E four-door sedan,… more»

Barn Find Y88: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

The original buyer of this car new what to order when they walked into the Pontiac dealer. This is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am with the Y88 special edition package, 4 speed, W72 400 cubic inch engine and WS6… more»

BF Auction: 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP

In Automobile Magazine’s September 2006 “Design Issue,” editors came to a consensus on not only the “25 Most Beautiful Cars Ever,” but also six brand new cars that could deservedly earn the title, and the Pontiac Solstice was one of them…. more»

Rust-Free Project: 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe

Considering that a mere 1,250 1941 Lincoln Continentals were built, I’m always surprised at how many are being offered for sale; as a matter of fact, this isn’t even the first ’41 Coupe I’ve written about this year. Barn… more»

Microvan Project: 1970 Subaru Sambar Van

At just under 10 feet long, just over 4 feet wide, and weighing just 1,180 pounds, you could say this is a small van. Small vehicles are a-ok in my world, and these vans don’t come up for sale… more»

Rare Right-Hand Drive: 1967 Isuzu Bellett

The Bellett was a routine subcompact car built by Isuzu in Japan from 1963 to 1973. A few of them were imported to the U.S. West Coast in the mid-1960s, but by an importer rather than Isuzu itself (which… more»

Not a 993: 1978 Porsche 911 SC

These days, some enthusiasts are upset by the popularity of resto-modding, the practice of taking a classic or vintage vehicle and effectively stripping what makes it “old.” A variety of cosmetic and performance upgrades are installed, making the vehicle… more»

Solid California 4-Speed Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

After a rewarding first four years as an options package for the Oldsmobile F-85 and Cutlass, the 4-4-2 earned a place in the brand’s lineup as its own separate model in 1968, a position it held until 1971 when… more»

Fiberglass Rarity: 1954 Meteor SR-1

In the frothy fiberglass years of the 1950s, advertisements for inexpensive kit cars populated every car, hobby and DIYer publication on the planet. Count Dick Jones among the entrepreneurs trying his hand at carving out a berth in this… more»

Last Straight Eight: 1953 Buick Special Convertible

The 1953 Buick Special marks two lasts in the Buick line; it is the last of over two decades of straight-eight Buicks and the last Buick with a six-volt electrical system, while the rest of the lineup marked the… more»

When Did You Last See One? 1971 Toyota Crown

UPDATE 4/15/25: It appears this car is not a Crown as the seller presented, being a Corona instead. And the listing has been taken down, so it either sold quickly or the seller pulled it to make corrections. ___________________________________________… more»

1971 Montgomery Ward 500 Mini Bike

Mini Bikes can be hard to nail down, as far as the exact model, year, etc. This is one of those cases, as I can’t find any information on the entire internet about this one! I’m hoping one of… more»

BF Exclusive: 1972 Triumph Spitfire

There used to be a time when Triumph Spitfires were just about everywhere. These small sports cars were an outstanding balance of affordability and fun. This formula worked out great for Triumph, and they ended up building over 300k… more»

Unfinished Project: 1955 Chevrolet Handyman Wagon

It’s a fact that not everybody has the time, funds, and especially the patience required to complete an automotive project.  All three seem to be running out for the seller of this 1955 Chevrolet Handyman Wagon, who recently purchased… more»

V12 Super Coupe: 1993 Mercedes Benz 600 SEC

Buyers who wake up one morning and decide they need a V12 coupe immediately encounter good news; choices are limited! That simplifies the mental or literal spreadsheet of the costs, options, and problems common to each. This 1993 Mercedes… more»

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