Well, I guess it’s not only American iron that experiences northbound engine swaps, as this 1969 Mercedes 280 SE coupe, a W111 in Mercedes-speak, has experienced a significant prime mover upgrade. The seller states, “(Hellcat) with a very interesting… more»
Luxury Cars
Unusual Custom Touches: 1972 Pontiac Catalina
This 1972 Pontiac Catalina is one of those cars that’s certainly interesting both inside and out, but it also raises a few questions, such as why this one was parked and how long it has been sitting. Maybe it’s… more»
Diplomat Owner: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE
The Mercedes-Benz W140 platform is one of those vehicles that represents the pinnacle of the brand in the early and middle 90s, but sadly has fallen on hard times. However, when you find a decent one, you can forgive… more»
Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
As the decades pass, it seems fewer and fewer cars that offered a high-performance version haven’t already been cloned or tampered with in some fashion. I completely understand the desire to take a lower-level version and create something more… more»
Visually Stunning! 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Convertible Cadillac Eldorados from the bicentennial year of 1976 get regular coverage here on BF. The primary reason is their status as the last domestic convertible produced at a time when it was believed that convertibles would be outlawed… more»
Cheap B-Body Project: 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Plymouth Fury got a redesign for the 1962 model, with these refreshed third-generation cars now riding on Chrysler’s new B-Body platform, along with the brand bringing back the Sport Fury trim package. The hardtops also got a revised… more»
Limo Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
To me, one of the more intriguing projects to take on is an old limo. Now, not just your run-of-the-mill Town Car or Cadillac, but something more exotic. We’ve all seen the random Porsche 911 stretch, or the Corvette… more»
Rare T-Type: 1989 Buick LeSabre
Finding your identity is a journey all of us go on, to some extent, and throughout the 1980s and 90s, many GM brands struggled to find the right mix of products and brand to appeal to customers. However, there… more»
One Family Sedanette – 1948 Cadillac Series 61
Before the 1950s virtually terminated automotive fenders, Cadillac and others eliminated front fenders with designs like this 1948 Cadillac Series 61 Coupe. This semi-fastback body style is often called “Sedanette,” a phrase used in the car’s description. This running,… more»
Restored In The 90s: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
When shopping online for a vintage car to ponder taking on as a project, it’s always helpful when the seller provides plenty of detailed information about the car’s history, and even better when lots of photos are included. This… more»
5-Speed and Supercharged: 1991 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
While the late eighties and early nineties might be considered by many to be an overall doldrum period for intriguing autos, Ford came close to hitting a home run for the time with the Thunderbird Super Coupe, IMHO. The… more»
64k Mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Beginning as a two-occupant convertible in the mid-fifties, the Ford Thunderbird is one of those autos that successfully changed with the times, growing in size and eventually adding a temporary four-door model to the roster. After a five-year break… more»
One of 2,000: Rare Princess Grace Limited Edition 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Limited Edition cars have been used to generate foot traffic to dealerships for years, especially in the middle of the sales cycle when sales generally slow down. Back in 1963, Lee Iacocca hoped to generate some buzz at Ford… more»
76k Original Miles: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Tidy presentation, a V8 under the hood, and affordability. It is sometimes difficult to bring those three traits together in a classic purchase, but this 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 does a respectable job of trying. It is guaranteed to… more»
Super Survivor: 1967 Bentley T1
Here’s one that doesn’t darken our BF doorway often, a 1967 Bentley T1. This specimen is in magnificent condition and still shows as new. The seller mentions that this automobile has had just two owners and only one servicing… more»
















