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27k Documented Miles: 2006 Saturn Ion 2

For me, one of the saddest parts of thinking about aging is getting to the point where it’s no longer safe to operate a motor vehicle, or in the case of the driver of this 2006 Saturn Ion 2,… more»

BF Exclusive: 2002 Ford F250 XLT 4×4 King Cab

No matter your task, you always need the right tool for the job. If towing or off-road adventures are your goals this summer, this 2002 Ford F250 XLT 4×4 King Cab is the right vehicle for the job. Its… more»

Reader Find: 1996 Ford Mustang GT With 28k Miles

Reader Marc S recently messaged us to see if we would be interested in seeing a 1996 Mustang GT with just 28k original miles. And obviously we responded with, “yes, please”. His late brother-in-law purchased this Mustang when it… 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»

Nicest One Left? 1964 Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet fielded not but two entries in the new and growing compact car market in the 1960s. The first arrived in 1960 in the form of the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Next came the more conventional Chevy… more»

Donated Truck: 1982 Ford F-250 XL 400 V8

We’ve seen many vehicles from this seller over the years, Just Donated, Inc. out of Orange, California. You can find some interesting vehicles here or some regular vehicles, such as this 1982 Ford F-250 XL pickup. A lot of… more»

17K Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

This is an awful lot of car for the money. A low mileage C4 Corvette remains a smoking deal on the enthusiast automotive landscape, and while there are plenty of inferior examples out there, this does not appear to… more»

82K Mile 1965 Rambler Classic 660 Cross Country

With Hawaii license plates, Acacia koa wood on the dash, and a roof rack for your surfboard, this is one cool wagon. Not to mention having factory air-conditioning, power steering, and power brakes. This 1965 Rambler Classic 660 Cross… more»

800 SX-R Upgrade! 1990 Kawasaki Jet Mate

This 1990 Kawasaki Jet Mate has a surprise hidden in the engine compartment, a Kawasaki 800 SX-R, a nice upgrade over the original 650 engine. It can be found listed (not listing, as in tilting to one side in… more»

29k Miles? 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

When Ford released the more rounded ’87 Mustang, it may have had the largest power gap between its base and optional engines of any car ever made: the 2300 made a paltry 90 horsepower while the 5.0 famously had… more»

Only 12K Miles? 1967 Chevrolet Caprice

“One owner car all original 12,800 original miles car in perfect condition,” proclaims the seller of this 1967 Chevrolet Caprice. Hmm, only 12,800 miles, heh? Well, if that’s the case, this is quite the find, courtesy of Mitchell G…. more»

Man Cave Display 15 Years: 1971 Indian MM-5A

When a company refers to its motorcycle as a “Mini Mini”, you know it’s small. And with a seat height of 18 inches and weight of 57 pounds, this 1971 Indian MM-5A “Mini Mini” is small. The seller has… more»

2,200 Original Miles! 1988 Cadillac Seville STS

Although the term “time capsule” is one of the most overused in the classic world, there are few better ones that could describe this 1988 Cadillac Seville STS. It is an estate find that has a genuine 2,200 miles… more»

Cheap V8: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice

Finding a classic that provides its new owner with a V8 under the hood, space to seat five comfortably, and an asking price below $5,000 can be challenging. However, this 1992 Chevrolet Caprice ticks those boxes. Admittedly, it isn’t… more»

Built in 1953 and Parked in 1961: 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe

In the world of historians, an item that is a remnant of a particular place and time is called a primary source.  These primary sources help us to understand the past by having a tangible item to study that… more»

38k Original Miles: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle

Automotive history is littered with cars that changed the face of motoring, from the Ford Model T to the Mustang. However, the Volkswagen Beetle stands out because over twenty-one million of these little classics prowled the planet’s roads by… more»

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