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Fabulous Fifties Fins! 1957 Dodge Coronet

Chrysler Corp. redesigned its products in 1957 and set the industry on its ear with its “Forward Look” styling. The fins and the rest of the cars carried a Space Age look, befitting the development of technology during the… more»

Fully Documented: 1966 Shelby GT350

Buying a classic car with a six-figure asking price will seem daunting to some people because there will be nagging doubts about whether they are getting what they paid for. There seem no such problems with this 1966 Shelby… more»

Reasonable Buy? 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix

A few weeks ago, I wrote this piece on a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix and stated, “Pontiac’s Grand Prix never caught my attention until the big 1969 redesign. And it held it through the ’72 model year only to… more»

1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8 Barn Find

When it came to selling popular cars in the 1960s, Ford was hard to beat with its all-new Mustang. From 1964 to 1966, nearly 1.3 million copies flooded the market, meaning the company’s factories worked overtime to keep up… more»

Cheap Survivor: 49k Mile 1975 Ford Thunderbird

Thunderbird’s story is a varied one; after all, how many cars have had so many personalities? A sporty two seater, a luxurious personal car, an over-the-top Brougham, a less-expensive Brougham, a personal luxury car with sporting pretensions, a two-seater… more»

BF Auction: 1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The owner has been the custodian of this 1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula for three years, and the vehicle has always been meticulously maintained. He recently completed a comprehensive list of work to ensure it performs perfectly. He includes a… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

UPDATE—The seller has asked us to relist their Barracuda auction. Since the previous auction ended, the seller has had the air conditioning system serviced, and it now blows cold! They’ve also lowered their reserve. When the word got out… more»

304 V8 Four-Speed: 1973 International 1210 4×4

International’s Light-Line, or D-Series, pickups were quite a change from the previous rounded, 1950s-looking trucks, and this new design gave International stylists and engineers a chance to redo them to appeal to modern buyers. Cab air-conditioning was now integrated… more»

BF Exclusive: 1991 Buick Reatta Coupe

Halo models are not a new phenomenon in the automotive world, and manufacturers typically create them to showcase their engineering prowess or as a lure to draw potential buyers into their showrooms. Buick adopted the practice when it introduced… more»

BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon

1973 was a good year for the Ford Pinto. It was the last year for small bumpers with the original body design and the robust 2.0-liter engine. It was also the first year for front disc brakes, heavy-duty steering,… more»

LS Power! 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Low-slung, stylish, and imposing, the 1957 Cadillac announced your success with class. This 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville in Fresno, California sat covered with barn dust until recently. Lacking a motor when found, the neglected Caddy soon gained an… more»

Seventies Personal Luxury Pinnacle: 1979 Buick Riviera

When the era of the muscle car ended in the early 1970s, times were tough for car lovers.  Life got even rougher with the fuel crisis and the advent of the dreaded 55 MPH speed limit.  What resulted was… more»

Classic Car and Motorcycle Collection: Taking Offers!

It is not uncommon for enthusiasts to downsize their collections, disposing of one or two classics. However, the owner of this collection has around nine vehicles ready to go immediately, with more becoming available later. It appears there is… more»

New Interior: Sharp 1957 Ford Thunderbird

People sometimes equate the 1953-55 Chevy Corvettes and the 1955-57 Ford Thunderbirds as both being sports cars. But the only thing they had in common was no back seat. While the Corvette was conceived as a sports car, the… more»

Retired Fire Truck: 1948 Dodge Power Wagon

The Power Wagon was the civilian adaptation of a similar vehicle built by Chrysler for use during World War II (and later the Korean War). Introduced in 1945, it was the first vehicle of its kind for public consumption… more»

2nd Owner And 58K Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile 442

If you think that you have seen this 1986 Oldsmobile 442 here on BF before, you haven’t. But, you have seen some that were very similar and that’s mostly due to all 4,200 of them having their below-the-beltline bodies… more»

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