Here’s one of the prettiest cars Studebaker ever made, courtesy of Robert Bourke working under Raymond Loewy: the Commander Starliner hardtop. Its shapely demeanor is a bit of a miracle since the model was a rush job, emerging for… more»
Project Cars
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BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
Life has a habit of throwing us curveballs, sometimes scuppering the dreams of enthusiasts planning a project build. Such is the case with this 1977 Chevrolet Nova. The owner has visions of an LS-powered classic dancing in his head,… more»
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Worthwhile Project? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
While the Ford Mustang hit showroom floors in April 1964, the popular fastback model didn’t arrive until the Fall. Since the seller’s rough roller was produced in September, it was one of the earliest players. This car needs a… more»
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Patina In Abundance: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Patina is so cool that some places can even replicate it on a car that doesn’t have it. Other shops preserve the rusty fenders on cars so that they don’t get worse, knowing that the whole goal is to… more»
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Not A Moped: 19XX Suzuki FA50
Mopeds get a bad name for being for wimps, or those not experienced enough to ride a “real” motorcycle. I admit to never having ridden or owned one, but if I could find a nice one locally, I might… more»
BF Exclusive: 1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon
If you are a fan of the Tri-Five Chevy, but want something a bit more unique and rare, look no further than a Buick Caballero Estate Wagon. It has all the charm of a ’57 Chevy, but with its… more»
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Running Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
Few trendsetters have been as popular as the Ford Mustang. Launched mid-year in 1964, the “pony car” is still in production today after more than 10 million copies have hit the road. This first-year edition is a project but… more»
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Project Quattrovalvole: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS
There comes a point when you would almost expect for there to be no supercars left rotting away. Sure, you may still find some old muscle cars waiting to be discovered, but all of the exotics must have been… more»
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Estate Sale Gamble: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300E
Buying from an estate sale is enormously tempting for many of us when there’s an old car involved. The seller of this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300E snagged it out of a local estate as a non-runner, and based on the… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Ford F5 School Bus
In Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It (hear me out), a character named Jaques performs a famous monologue about the seven “acts” of a man’s life, one of them being “a whining schoolboy…creeping like snail unwillingly to school.” Maybe times… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1972 Dodge Dart Project
The Dodge Dart was a popular compact car produced across two generations from 1963 to 1976. Collector interest today leans toward sporty or performance models like the Dart GTS and Swinger 340. But is there much of a market… more»
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V8 Comanche! 1971 International Scout 800B
After the second world war, small off-road vehicles entered the civilian market as rudimentary creepy-crawlers offering all-weather off-road transportation for hunters, park rangers, and other rugged sorts who didn’t mind a kidney-pounding ride and all the creature comforts of… more»
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Barn Find: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Club Coupe
One day, we’ll wake up and all the postwar Chryslers will be gone; however, that day has not yet come. As of now, they seem to be coming at us from all corners of the United States; I know… more»
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Old School Cool: 1928 Ford Model A Roadster
While the Ford Model T was wildly successful at every level, it was beginning to age out among buyers after an almost twenty-year run, and in 1928 was replaced by the all-new Model A. The more modern, fresh offering… more»
BF Exclusive: 1992 Ford Tempo V6
One of Ford’s biggest sellers during its entire run, the Tempo, and its cousin car, the Mercury Topaz, were what I call the “right size” line of cars, available in a wide range of trim levels, drivetrains, and even… more»
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No Reserve: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
UPDATE 04/03/2025: Finding a buyer for your classic is sometimes challenging, requiring more than one attempt for the vehicle to head to a new home. Such is the case with this 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo. When we last saw… more»
