If you were a male growing up in the 1970s, like me you were no doubt a fan of the Smokey and the Bandit movies (or at least the first one). The good old boy flick starring Burt Reynolds… more»
Automobilia
Oct 14, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
4×4 Fire Truck: 1977 Dodge Power Wagon
Since 1913, Pierce Manufacturing has been making fire-fighting apparatus, which includes fire trucks like this 1977 Dodge Power Wagon. It was built on a Dodge W400 chassis to be a “brush” truck for the Concord, Vermont Fire Department. After… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Happy Trails! 1954 Roy Rogers “Nelly Belle” Pedal Car
On the long and winding road to stardom, Roy Rogers moved from Ohio, changed his name (from Leonard Franklin Slye), shifted from singing to radio and movies to television, and met countless would-be stars with similar aspirations. One of… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Gold Plated 50 Millionth Tribute: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
In the Fall of 1954, General Motors was preparing to celebrate its 50 millionth vehicle to roll off the assembly line. The honor went to a new 1955 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe that was gold-plated from head to… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare 1953 Chrysler Hemi V8 Cutaway
To show off their new hemispherical combustion chamber V8 engines, we’re told Chrysler built three cutaway models in 1953 for display to the public and media. And, we’re further informed that only one was constructed to have moving parts… more»
Apr 1, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: Huge Collection Of License Plates
If you want to decorate the walls of your garage, this big stash of vintage license plates might be right up your alley! The cost will be lower than a bunch of old signs and the end result will… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Coca-Cola Carrier: 1954 Chevrolet COE
Ever since Coca-Cola went mainstream in the late 19th Century, they’ve had some form of a distribution network. The more products they sold, the more complicated that network would become. Coke has been using delivery trucks from practically every… more»
Aug 22, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Pedal Car Project: 1960 Austin J40 Roadster
In the 1940s, England’s coal miners were suffering from lung diseases that at best left them disabled. The government appealed to companies for ideas to retrain and employ these miners, and Leonard Lord of Austin Motors responded by proposing… more»
May 27, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original 1966-1968 Shelby Cobra GT 350/500 Parts Book
Got a Cobra or Shelby Mustang in the garage? You might want to think about adding this rare bit of automobilia to that fire breather on wheels. Here on eBay is an original Shelby Cobra GT 350/500 parts book… more»
Apr 9, 2023 • Auctions • 3 Comments
BF Auction: Kaiser-Frazer Literature
If you are a Kaiser-Frazer fanatic or just a collector of interesting automobilia, this is the lot for you! Included in it are brochures for various Kaiser-Frazer models ranging from the ’40s through the ’50s, a dealership service bulletin… more»
Apr 9, 2023 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: Kaiser Manhattan Model Car
There are some really interesting items in the Kaiser-Frazer Collection, but this might be one of the more unique pieces present! It’s a scale model of a 1952 Kaiser Manhattan and while the level of detail is impressive, it’s… more»
Apr 9, 2023 • Auctions • 7 Comments
BF Auction: Kaiser-Frazer Signage
Who doesn’t love a classic automotive sign? This package includes several signs to hang on your wall, including a lovely 48-inch-long Kaiser Frazer sign. All seven items appear to be in excellent condition and would look great in your… more»
BF Auction: Lot of Kaiser-Frazer Banners
They might not be signs, but these banners would still look great hanging on your wall! And as an added bonus, these will be easy to ship. Included in the lot are two cloth banners and two dealer posters…. more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
Feb 16, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One-Of-A-Kind: 1971 Matra Laser
The Marta Laser was a one-off, French-built concept car that didn’t result in a production automobile. It was built by Matra, a company whose reputation came from its work in the aeronautics and weaponry industries. Thought to be lost… more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale Stories • 25 Comments
Runs on Jet Fuel! Turbine-Powered Batmobile
What warm-blooded American boy didn’t want to be Batman in the 1960s and drive the Batmobile like on the 1966-68 television show? I know I did. Then fast-forward 20 years and Batman and the Batmobile reappeared in what would… more»
