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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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»
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Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction
Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»
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Unique Classic: 1960 Cadillac Eureka Hearse
There are a lot of unusual cars for sale on the internet, from completely bizarre custom creations to mash-ups between different types of vehicles. However, all cars have a club or niche fanbase that keeps these cars running and… more»
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Instant Collection: 55 Radiator Emblems
When automobiles began displacing the horse in the early 1900s – and if you think that was only Ford’s domain, better hit the books as there were dozens of car makers by then – radiators were the first thing… more»
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Dukes of Hazzard: 1975 Dodge Monaco
The all-new 1974 Dodge Monaco (and Plymouth Fury) had the misfortune of being introduced just days before the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 that sent gasoline prices spiraling. As a result, not too many folks bought these new cars… more»
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California Original: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The dream of Presidential hopeful Herbert Hoover for Americans in 1928 was “a chicken in every pot”. With slight modification, that’s GM’s mantra from the 1960s and 1970s: “a 350 cubic-inch engine in every driveway”. The engine, in various… more»
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Beautifully Restored 1967 Mustang Fastback
I respect owners who choose to restore their cars to the original factory specs. In this case, here’s a glimpse of how one particular ’67 Mustang Fastback would’ve looked 55 years ago when it was brand new, and the… more»
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Vantastic 1964 Citroen AK 400
The first time I saw one of these little Citroen “Tin Snails” (as they’re called in their native France) was in the movie “American Graffiti.” Richard Dreyfuss’s character, Curt Henderson, had a blue one parked at Mel’s Drive-in. I… more»
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Rockford Files Clone or Real? 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
In the second half of the 1970s, one of the most popular detective shows on television was The Rockford Files. It starred James Garner as the somewhat laid-back private investigator who usually got himself into all sorts of sticky… more»
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Top Works! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner Retractable
I’ve been watching Season One of Perry Mason, and its star, Raymond Burr, can be seen tooling around late-50s L.A. in a car like this: a solid black 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner. Now here’s your chance to pretend… more»
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Rare Glass Roof 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner
Jackie Gleason used to stammer wide-eyed and say, “Homina, Homina” whenever he had a strong reaction to something that couldn’t be put into words. I’d file this drop-dead gorgeous ’55 Crown Victoria Skyliner under “H” and give it a… more»
