Drive it Home: 1972 Ford Bronco Explorer

UPDATE 9/9/23 – This Bronco has popped back up here on eBay but this time it is on the other side of the country in Torrance, California. FROM 5/1/23 – This 1972 Ford Bronco Explorer may look a bit… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1978 Plymouth Volaré

“America was ready. So was Volaré. The right car at the right time at the right price!” Who am I to argue with a 1978 Volaré brochure, especially when it paints such a rosy picture of these cars? This… more»

Straight Eight Power: 1950 Packard Touring Sedan

Earlier in the week I covered this 1958 Packard and opined about the state of affairs that brought what was arguably the finest domestically produced automobile (Ask the man who owns one), to a rather ignoble end. Well, before… more»

BF Exclusive: 1979 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed

Classic Pickups continue to perform well in the current market, and eager enthusiasts can snap up the right examples quickly. This 1979 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed ticks the boxes most people would find desirable. It is a recently completed… more»

Two Engines! 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Project

From 1964 to 1972, the Olds Vista Cruiser was a unique station wagon. Based on the mid-size Cutlass, it had a raised roofline behind the front seat with skylights added for the rear passengers. This unusual body style was… more»

One Owner Project: 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2

It seems almost inevitable that an owner will advertise a car that has sat for decades, making an outrageous mileage claim courtesy of its lack of use. That makes this 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2 a refreshing change. It… more»

305/4-Speed: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Some enthusiasts focus on total originality with a potential classic purchase, overlooking modified examples. They could find this 1981 Camaro Z28 irresistible because its only modification is a new exhaust. It isn’t perfect, but it is a tidy driver… more»

Off-Road Project: 1970 Action Age Got’cha

Some classics deserve to be treated seriously and with deep respect, while others offer an ownership experience full of laughs and adventure. This 1970 Action Age Got’cha fits into the second category, and the listing suggests it requires only… more»

Extraordinary Finish! 1971 Plymouth Duster

Note this auction link, this Duster is located in Attleboro, Massachusetts (Thx jimmyx) JO I picked this car to review because of its color. Yeah, silly reason I know, it’s code GY8 Gold Metallic but look at that finish’s… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

First Generation Mustangs make excellent project candidates because an owner has a world of choices available to personalize their classic to help it stand out from the crowd. The battle tends to be finding a solid candidate that doesn’t… more»

Step Side Driver: 1981 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Ah, the classic step-side pickup. When it comes to building a street rod or simply owning a truck that will get thumbs-up wherever it goes, a step-side seems like a home run. And given these are short-bed trucks, the… more»

Free Wheelin’ Project: 1979 Ford Bronco XLT

Determining whether a classic is desirable can sometimes be challenging, but this 1979 Bronco XLT Free Wheelin’ leaves no doubt. The auction action has been frantic on a vehicle requiring a total restoration. The seller includes some parts to… more»

Post Grand National? 1988 Buick Regal

So, it’s time for a little “before and after” analysis, this time comparing the 1988 Buick Regal to its ’87 predecessor. The ’87, as most know, was the platform for the spectacular blacked-out Grand National, a car that was… more»

Garage Kept: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro With 33k Original Miles

Hidden away in this garage is a 1983 Chevrolet Camaro that might have a story to tell. It has occupied this space its entire life and hasn’t emerged from hiding for several years. It is a low-mile survivor with… more»

48k Original Miles: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J

Although the automotive world had begun turning its attention to smaller and more efficient cars as the 1970s unfolded, it was still possible for a buyer to hand over their cash for a vehicle offering impressive interior space and… more»

Orange Dream: 1979 Chevrolet Blazer

Don’t be fooled by the seller’s location in Scarborough, Maine: this beautiful creamsicle-hued 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is a California survivor that has simply taken off for the East coast for its retirement years. The color is phenomenal and would… more»

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