I’m a big fan of small pickups and this 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 checks a lot of boxes for me. First, it appears to be rust-free, it’s a 4×4, and it has a five-speed manual, the trifecta of… more»
American Classic Cars
Nov 26, 2024 • Auctions • 34 Comments
BF Auction: 2010 Proterra Prototype Number One
As the world’s population increases with much of the growth occurring in urban areas, governments at all levels are encouraging the motoring public to abandon cars in favor of public transport for our daily commute. The theory seems sound,… more»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
440/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Tribute
Hiding in this garage is a driving project candidate that will appeal to enthusiasts focused more on outright performance than spotless originality. The seller has transformed a humble 1971 Dodge Challenger into an R/T Tribute with a rebuilt 440ci… more»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
47k Mile 1979 Lincoln Mark V
The Mark V Continental is the pinnacle of luxury in the ’70s. The car has enormous proportions and interior details to match. The seller notes this example has a functioning factory Cartier clock (chronometer) and excessively comfortable seats. Standard… more»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
32k Mile Grandma Car: 1968 Ford Mustang
The problem with rising to the top quickly means that competitors will come along to grab market share. That’s what happened to the Ford Mustang with sales of nearly 1.3 million units in 1964-66. With a restyle in 1967,… more»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
80k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird may not be an ultra-desirable Trans Am, but it is an extremely tidy Esprit that will cost its new owner a fraction of the price of a Trans Am in similar condition. It presents beautifully,… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Is anyone else wistful for a time when an engine’s connecting rod bearing clearances were listed in the sales brochure? Oldsmobile was considered General Motors’ engineering division, so it makes sense that they’d lay out the minutiae for all to… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Retractable Roof: 1965 Studebaker Wagonaire
Despite the company’s limited resources, Studebaker always seemed to find a way to stay creative. A case-in-point is the 1963 Wagonaire, a mid-size station wagon with a sliding roof over the storage compartment. Compared to other wagons of the… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Sometimes having constraints forces designers and engineers to think outside the box, to do things that they would have normally just let slide in order to keep doing the same thing over and over again. Taking the easy way… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Woodie Survivor: 1973 Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates. From 1941 to 1988 (excluding the World War II years), the T&C badge was found on Chrysler’s top-of-the-line station wagons. In the early days, the bodies were made of… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 49 Comments
16k Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Sedan
The attrition rate for mid-to late-70s big boats is really high. When the Arab oil embargo happened, everyone wanted smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, and 1979 Lincoln Continental sedans like this one on Craigslist in Austin, Texas, yielded a dismal… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rare EV Mini Bike: 1975 Auranthetic Charger
The 1973 Oil Crisis had long-term ramifications for many industries and certainly for millions of people who relied on oil and gas to power their vehicles. Many businesses got their start in that era as people tried to figure… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport
As far as I can tell, it is impossible to own a Jeep Wrangler and not be happy with it. Yes, I know – there must be some Wrangler owners who are cursing John North Willys, American Bantam, and… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
A Passing Resemblance: Jaguar XK120 Kit Car
When you stop to think about it, fiberglass changed the automotive world. From Corvettes to the plethora of kit cars sold from the fifties through today, this invention made a lot of dreams possible. In the kit car world,… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
440/4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
Some sellers supply so much detail in their listing when parting with a classic it feels like they are describing every last nut and bolt. This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is the polar opposite, leaving us to rely on… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Survivor! 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The Cosworth Vega must deserve a prize for longest incubation before birth, becoming a gleam in the eyes of Chevrolet General Manager John DeLorean as soon as the first Vega took up residence on GM’s drawing boards. The Vega… more»
