Dodge Brothers Company was sold to Chrysler in 1928, having begun in the automobile manufacturing business in 1914. The D-Series of cars started production in 1935 after the economy had begun to come back from the Great Depression. They… more»
Fintastic! 1960 Imperial Crown Sedan
Fins of various height and sculpture punctuated the Virgil Exner-designed second generation Imperial from 1957 to 1961, and this 1960 Imperial Crown in Staunton, Missouri (outside St. Louis) wears the most outrageous Imperial fins ever. For 1957, Chrysler established… more»
BF Exclusive: 1964 FWD Farrar 4×4 Fire Pumper
While older trucks attract a limited but dedicated following, retired firefighting appliances will always command attention. If you head off to a truck show and one of those classics on display, it will always draw a strong crowd. I… more»
40K Original Miles: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
The lineup of GM estate wagons has been the apple of many enthusiasts’ eyes for years now, especially the B-platform models equipped with the LT1 V8. Prices have been climbing, but not strikingly so. There are some cars that… more»
Turbo Project: 1985 Merkur XR4TI
This 1985 Merkur XR4Ti is a project, but a worthwhile one when you consider how few of these are left in stock condition with the preferred manual gearbox. The cosmetics are rough and the seller notes that the gas… more»
Rare Color: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1960 model year was a landmark one for the Chevrolet Corvette. After a stuttering launch that saw the company go close to axing the Corvette after a mere two years on the market due to appalling sales totals,… more»
SS 396 4-Speed! 1965 Chevrolet Impala Project
OK, admittedly, it looks a little shaky. It has been outside for a spell, the location of the hood is not disclosed and the engine is, ah, well, not where it is supposed to be but still, it’s a… more»
No Reserve 1972 AMC Gremlin X 304 V8
Update 11/3/21 – This sweet Gremlin has been relisted here on eBay with a $1 starting bid and no reserve. That’s more like it! Thanks go to Larry D for the tip! From 10/27/21 – I’ve had the privilege… more»
Rebuilt V12: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
While they may have been a father-and-son team, you could never have found two individuals more different than Henry and Edsel Ford. Henry placed most of his manufacturing focus on producing affordable basic transport for the masses. Edsel was… more»
Jet Age Sports Car: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
With a long history of powerful engines, sports car handling, and a reasonable price tag, the Chevrolet Corvette is near the top of the list as far as bang for the buck for any automotive enthusiast. However, Corvettes have… more»
Solid Restorer: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Some enthusiasts dream of building their ideal C1 Corvette, but the thought of molesting an original survivor goes against their beliefs. They will search for the perfect candidate, but finding that car can be a battle. That’s where cars… more»
Retro-Style Roadster: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
First a Plymouth then later a Chrysler, the Prowler was a retro-styled limited production car produced between 1997-02, based on a 1993 concept car of the same name. The 2-seater was noted for its Indy-car front styling and suspension…. more»
















