While not a classic New Yorker, these unusual little front-drive-era K-car-derived luxury boxes are nice, nice enough. Good enough for most people, which isn’t what Chrysler had in mind for their marketing campaign, I’m sure. The seller has this… more»
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Mar 1, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Marvelous Mopar: 1941 Chrysler Windsor Convertible
The 1940s Chrysler product portfolio offered a near-perfect aspirational ladder for would-be buyers, from the Royal to the Imperial – all aptly named. The Windsor was introduced in 1939, a top-level trim option sitting above the Royal in its… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Pair of 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari’s
One of the most iconic vehicles of the 1950s was the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad. Built between 1955 and 1957, the Nomad was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” that didn’t catch on sales-wise at the time. Often forgotten is that… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Super SUV: 1993 GMC Typhoon
There was a time when the GMC Typhoon was so outrageous, so class-busting in its novelty, that there was nothing else like it. There were no legions of high-performance SUVs, trucks with room for 5 and their gear that… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
39k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is a three-owner classic. With a known history, its low odometer reading should be verifiable. The seller has recently splashed some cash to improve its presentation and the operation of some features, but it… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
23K Original Miles: 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Coupe
The early 90s were an era of immense change for Cadillac. Gone were the days of huge, rear-wheel drive behemoths and thirsty V8 engines. While the change to front-wheel drive happened early in the 80s, the downsizing of the… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Throwback Styling: 1976 Stutz Blackhawk
Who remembers the Stutz Blackhawk, one of those “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” cars from the 1970s? Built in Italy, the styling of these opulent automobiles was over the top, which was the intended result. They were low-production… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Southwest Base Model: 1989 Jeep Wrangler
You wouldn’t think of a base model of being inherently appealing, but when a certain model begins to disappear from circulation due to general attrition, rust, or both, it can suddenly become a selling point. Why? Well, if a… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
McLaren Replica: 1980 Manta Mirage
The seller refers to this car as a McLaren in his description, and while you first scoff at that comparison, he’s not that far off. The Manta Mirage, as it is rightfully called, is one of the more compelling… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • Auctions • 27 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 Dodge W100 Power Wagon
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of this Power Wagon, which can viewed below. UPDATE – The seller finally had an opportunity to take pictures of the truck on a nice clear day. The color and paint look… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
First Year Riviera Hardtop? 1950 Buick Super
It took a while for me to make the historical connection to Buick’s Riviera name. While most know it as a luxury coupe introduced in 1964, the name dates to the 1950 model when it appeared on Roadmaster and… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • Exclusives For Sale • 7 Comments
BF Exclusive: Cadillac Collection in Georgia
Over the years, many of you have seen me report back on the cars and trucks on my friend’s property in North Georgia. Believe it or not, I am still helping him but have slowed down a bit in… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cheap Classic: 1960 Rambler American
Want to launch into a fabulous hobby – one that will engage every sense, improve your skillset, and lead to meeting interesting people? Here’s a cheap ticket to the vintage car obsession that afflicts so many of us here… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1967 Montgomery Ward Riverside 175 Scrambler
Catalog Bikes are a thing in the vintage motorcycle collector world. Those of us who grew up before the endless internet was in our pockets or our hands 18 hours a day know what I’m talking about. This 1967… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cheap Wheels: 1996 Ford Contour Sedan
The Contour was a derivative of the Ford Mondeo, a European-based “world car” that the company built and sold in the U.S. from 1995 to 2000. Said to be a mid-size car, it looked a bit like a smaller… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Patina Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The first-generation Oldsmobile Starfire was a more upscale offering in the brand’s lineup, and it’s one of those cool cars that combined both luxury and performance into one great package. Only a convertible was available when the car debuted… more»
