I hope we all know that this 1981 HMV (High Mileage Vehicles) Freeway is not, not, not made for freeway driving, don’t we? That always comes up for some reason when a little car is shown here. And yes,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
25k Mile Survivor! 1990 Honda Accord LX
The Honda Accord has been around since 1976 and has been one of the best-selling automobiles in the U.S. since 1989. It is now in its 11th generation and still going strong. The 4th generation arrived in 1990 and included this… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab
Finding an affordable vehicle that can double as a tow vehicle or an accomplished off-roader is sometimes challenging, but this 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab could be an ideal candidate. It is a two-owner survivor that has been meticulously… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
17k Original Miles: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT
Pontiac joined the mid-engine sports car market in 1984 with its new Fiero. Designed to be affordable and economical, it initially sold in respectable numbers. However, the figures tapered to the point where the company exited that market in… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Low-Mileage 4×4: 1975 Chevrolet Suburban
Back when I was in middle school, my best friend’s dad had a ’77 Suburban in really good shape for being a ten-plus-year-old Michigan truck. Back then, I thought it was just a big, dorky wagon, but I was… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Handy With Wiring? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Hawk Series of Studebaker automobiles that began in 1956. It was the most luxurious edition and was one of the least-produced of the Hawks over a 2.5-year production… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bluetan Decor Option: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7
Boy oh boy, I can hear those gold disco chains jangling with this 1978 Mercury Cougar rig. It features the Midnight/Chamois decor option, which the seller calls the “Bluetan” decor option. This is a full-tilt XR7 with a very… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original Paint: 1968 Ford Torino GT
The seller claims that this 1968 Ford Torino GT wears its original paint. If that is accurate, that makes its condition particularly noteworthy. The condition is best demonstrated by the fact it has accumulated fourteen show trophies for the… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250C
UPDATE—We are relisting this Mercedes. The seller discovered the car wouldn’t start after the previous auction ended. We and the seller agreed that it needed to be as presented, so he has now done the work to ensure it… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Driver Quality: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of people buying and squirreling away a new car believing it will become a valuable future classic. This strategy sometimes works, but at others, it fails fairly dismally. Such… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Unrestored Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Camaro was Chevrolet’s entrant into the new “pony car” market in 1967. And, the Z/28 would be the designation for the version assigned to compete in the SCCA’s Trans Am racing series. That group limited engine displacement to… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap Survivor: 49k Mile 1975 Ford Thunderbird
Thunderbird’s story is a varied one; after all, how many cars have had so many personalities? A sporty two seater, a luxurious personal car, an over-the-top Brougham, a less-expensive Brougham, a personal luxury car with sporting pretensions, a two-seater… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: 1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The owner has been the custodian of this 1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula for three years, and the vehicle has always been meticulously maintained. He recently completed a comprehensive list of work to ensure it performs perfectly. He includes a… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
304 V8 Four-Speed: 1973 International 1210 4×4
International’s Light-Line, or D-Series, pickups were quite a change from the previous rounded, 1950s-looking trucks, and this new design gave International stylists and engineers a chance to redo them to appeal to modern buyers. Cab air-conditioning was now integrated… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • Exclusives • 21 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1991 Buick Reatta Coupe
Halo models are not a new phenomenon in the automotive world, and manufacturers typically create them to showcase their engineering prowess or as a lure to draw potential buyers into their showrooms. Buick adopted the practice when it introduced… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • Exclusives • 48 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon
1973 was a good year for the Ford Pinto. It was the last year for small bumpers with the original body design and the robust 2.0-liter engine. It was also the first year for front disc brakes, heavy-duty steering,… more»
