Collectors tend to focus a lot on the rarity of a certain make and model of a car or its options. However, finding a limited production car from the eighties is hard. Modern production is focused on punching out… more»
American Classic Cars
Original Hemi: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Some classics are genuine muscle cars, while others are mere pretenders to the crown. This 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda raises no such questions, providing performance that stacks up well over five decades after it rolled off the line. It… more»
Lean-To Find: 1968 AMC AMX
If you’re not an AMC fan, the significance of their AMX (’68-’70) may be unknown to you. If you are an AMC aficionado, the condition of this first-year Leland, North Carolina sequestered example may give you a start –… more»
Saturday Night Cruiser: 1964 Pontiac LeMans
In 1964, GM moved several of its compacts up a notch to the new intermediate platform size. That included the Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass, Buick Special/Skylark, and the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans. And this is the second time this week we’ve seen one… more»
European Ford Flair? 1976 Mercury Capri
Common at one time but rarely spied today is a first-generation Mercury Capri (’70-’78). I knew three individuals who owned one (a ’72 and two from ’77) but I had largely forgotten about this sporty Ford of Europe sold… more»
California Farm Truck! 1970 Chevrolet SWB 4×4
Select upgrades and replacement parts have this 1970 Chevrolet C10 4×4 in “running and driving project” status. The claimed long-time California vehicle now hails from Mays Landing, New Jersey, and can be yours with an acceptable high bid here… more»
V8-Powered 2009 Pontiac Solstice
The Solstice was one of Pontiac’s last new cars, a 2-seat roadster. It was produced alongside the similar Saturn Sky from 2006 to 2010 and was the first Pontiac sports car since the Fiero of the 1980s. But this… more»
Parked 20 Years: 22k Mile 1986 Toyota Corolla
Having a slightly less awkward profile than I do, this 1986 Toyota Corolla Liftback is a car that’s rarely seen today and that makes no sense, they were really good cars. Made in California alongside the Chevrolet Nova, this… more»
Reversible Seats: 1956 Packard Caribbean
The Caribbean was Packard’s top-of-the-line automobile from 1953 to 1956. It was both styling and elegant and would represent the last of the “true” Packards. Beginning in 1957, Packards would become rebadged Studebakers for two years before the marque… more»
Cheap Family Car: 1966 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon
After experimenting with “Dart” concept cars in the late 1950s, Chrysler introduced the Dodge Dart as a production car in 1960. The model ranged from full-sized to mid-sized, finally settling out as a compact starting in 1963. Even at… more»
Affordable Cruiser? 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie
Just as the Impala had arrived as the top trim level on the Chevrolet Bel Air in 1958, the Galaxie debuted at Ford above the Fairlane 500 in 1959. The ’59 Fords received a major styling update to the… more»
BF Auction: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet
UPDATE – A video of this Mustang has been added. In 1969, if you wanted the ultimate Mustang, the 428-equipped Mach 1 was a great option. You got aggressive styling, and the R-Code 428 was a serious powerhouse engine…. more»
BF Auction: 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4
This 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4 sure checks off a lot of boxes! It’s well-optioned and equipped with the Ranger package, 390 V8, Style Side Bed, and is equipped with 4-wheel drive. The seller purchased the truck over 20… more»