Those of us who lived through The Malaise Era can confirm what a miserable period it was automotively. Once potent muscle cars had developed the ability to turn gasoline into noise, and the best way to extract decent acceleration… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Cougar
Undeniably, some cars seem capable of ticking the right boxes and generating interest better than others. The First Generation Mercury Cougar is a perfect example because it took years to emerge from the shadow cast by its Mustang cousin…. more»
4 hours ago • For Sale • 3 Comments
Patina in Black! 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
After years of playing second fiddle to the Ford Mustang, the Chevy Camaro came out on top in the sales game in 1978. Chevrolet sold more than 68,000 more Camaros than Ford did the Mustang II, in its final… more»
7 hours ago • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sporty Gas Miser: 1986 Ford Escort GT
In 1981, the Ford Escort replaced the Pinto as the company’s subcompact offering. Built as a “world car” through collaboration with Ford of Europe, the Escort shifted to front-wheel-drive and would remain in production into the early part of… more»
1 of 630: 1972 Hurst/Olds Pace Car
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance collaborated on nine occasions to release a limited-production muscle car, dubbed the Hurst/Olds. And only on two occasions did one of them pace the field at the annual Indianapolis 500 race. The first time was… more»
Sep 22, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
French Mercedes: 1985 Peugeot 505S Turbo Diesel
If you want to buy a new French car in the U.S. today, you have one choice and you had better be a trust fund baby or a YouTube mega-star, as the new Bugattis are sold out, even for… more»
Sep 22, 2023 • Exclusives • 8 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Unique Mobility Electrek 2+2
You are forgiven if you have never stumbled across a 1980 Unique Mobility Electrek 2+2 because only thirty-five of these classics were built. This is 1-of-13 known to exist, with only three still in active service. Its fresh batteries… more»
Sep 22, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Baby Lincoln: 1978 Lincoln Versailles
“For 1978, an American luxury car designed for the discriminating driver who will settle for nothing less than an unmistakable blend of elegance, comfort, and engineering distinction.” So says a 1978 Lincoln Versailles brochure. This baby beauty is listed… more»
Sep 22, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare 1987 Shelby Lancer Turbo Project
I’ll spare you the suspense: yes, this car is 1 of the 400 made with a five-speed manual transmission! The other 400 out of 800 total Shelby Lancers in 1987 received a three-speed automatic transmission. This is a rare… more»
Sep 22, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rust-Free Classic: 1977 Ford Bronco
The First Generation Bronco was reaching the end of its production life by the time our feature vehicle rolled off the line in 1977. Ford documentation reveals the company had estimated a production tally of 40,000 units per year,… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Oxymoron Alert: 1979 Datsun 310
Oxymoron. Two things set side by side that clash with each other. Example: calculated risk. Further example: the 1979 Datsun 310 seen here on craigslist and given to us in a tip by Pat L. The car is two… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Clean Convertible: 1992 Ford Mustang LX
Is there a car you never tire of seeing pictures of? For me, it’s a clean Fox body Mustang. I’m not sure what it is, but scoping out bone-stock survivors like this 1992 Mustang LX convertible will never be… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Preserve or Restore? 1931 Ford Model A Pickup
It’s a 1931 Ford Model A pickup truck, and it’s here on eBay in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The honest what-you-see-is-what-you-get truck has been stored inside since 1975. The engine turns freely—with a wrench—and the ignition key is included. “Overall… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
300 HP V8! 2006 Ford Mustang GT Premium
The Ford Mustang will soon celebrate its 60th birthday and has become the longest-running nameplate in Ford history. It has outlasted all its competition, including the Chevy Camaro which will soon be making its swan song. In 2006, if… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • Auctions • 26 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging because, sometimes, it is hard to justify owning a vehicle that will only see the road for weekend outings. That is where this 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit stands out from the crowd…. more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Beefed Up 318 V8: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
As a compact, the Plymouth Valiant wasn’t exactly an exciting automobile in the late 1960s. To draw younger buyers into dealer showrooms, the powers-that-be created the Duster fastback in 1970 and it quickly became quite popular. While it shared… more»
