Does your Librarian know she’s showing a scarlet strap of Victoria’s Secret? A glimpse of red upholstery hints at this plain vanilla sedan’s fun side. The 1962 Chevrolet Impala four-door sedan in Shoreview, Minnesota might well have served a… more»
American Classic Cars
• Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 35 years since the Dodge Daytona Shelby hit the market and that they are now old enough for people to be performing full restoration on cars from this era. The seller of… more»
• Exclusives • 7 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 Dodge Challenger
Dodge’s answer to the Mustang and Camaro was relatively late to the game. The Challenger didn’t hit the market until 1970 and had a slightly different take on the Pony car. It was larger and more comfortable than its… more»
• Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Ford Country Squire Wagon
The car hobby is all-encompassing. Some build class-record-holding land speed racers, some build customs and hot rods, some just want to cruise with the top down, and some find relaxation and pride in frame-up, show car restorations. The seller… more»
• Auctions • 2 Comments
BF Auction: 1981 Chevrolet Silverado K20 4X4
UPDATE—The seller had the professional photographer come back to retake a few of the photos with the truck washed and dried so that bidders can get a better idea of the truck’s overall condition, so we’ve extended the auction… more»
• For Sale • 3 Comments
Solid Convertible Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
I first thought of taking a pass on reviewing this 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. There were, literally, thousands built and we’ve covered many here on BF. So, why the change of heart? Between 1997 and 2004 I owned… more»
• For Sale • 6 Comments
Factory 400: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger XLT
Locating a vehicle with enough power to tow a heavy load is sometimes challenging, which is where this 1972 Ford F150 Ranger XLT rides to the rescue. It is an extremely tidy and rock-solid classic with the company’s range-topping… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Fantastic Plastic: 1957 Byers SR-100 Project
Jim Byers crafted a car brilliant enough that Road & Track made it a cover car – quite an accolade for a fiberglass special. The Byers SR-100 was featured in the magazine’s February 1957 issue, with a story all… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
1-of-12: No Reserve 1972 AMC Javelin AMX
I have often wondered what AMC might have achieved had it had access to a General Motors or Ford-size research and development budget. The company produced some genuinely interesting and innovative vehicles on a pretty worn shoestring, proving that… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
One Year Only: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria “Transparent Top”
Although often (mistakenly) referred to as a Skyliner, Ford’s official Sales Literature gave this 1955 Fairlane Crown Victoria a model designation of “Transparent Top.” Quite why it chose to do so is unclear, but it reverted to the more… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Introduced in late 1968, the Boss 302 was the Ford Mustang’s version of the Chevy Camaro Z/28. Both cars were redesigned to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am racing circuit which limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches at the… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
350 Equipped: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
There were clear signs during the second half of the 1980s that the automotive industry was emerging from the dark days of The Malaise Era. Manufacturers were beginning to extract power improvements from their engines following ongoing development and… more»
• For Sale • 21 Comments
Highly Original Survivor: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
I’ll always have a soft spot in the old ticker for ’59 Edsels. My Aunt Lucy and Uncle Harry bought one new (a white 4-door with a red top and side spear and a black and white interior) and… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Rod In Waiting? 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe
The seller of this Millville, New Jersey domiciled 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe opens the listing with, “Guys and Gals here is your next project. You decide if you’d like to build this awesome rod.” So that bit of information… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap One-Year-Only Wagon: 1977 Ford LTD II Squire
Looking back to 1977, it’s hard to fathom that Ford’s new LTD II was considered an intermediate-size offering. Just as a massive downsizing program was taking effect at General Motors, Ford introduced their LTD II in 1977, with the… more»
• For Sale • 36 Comments
Forgotten Franco-American: 1985 Renault Alliance DL Convertible
In the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was hanging onto a slender 1.8% share of the US auto market. While the US government bailed out financially fraught Chrysler, AMC was deemed dispensable. Buyers for a lagging automaker were scarce,… more»
