American Classic Cars

Lindberg Replica – 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster

The elegant Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster draws crowds everywhere, and draws flies into the gaping jaws of onlookers, the latter struck motionless by the its flowing nautically-inspired body. This Lindberg replica 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster in Lutz, Florida, strikes… more»

1986 Gazelle Car Kit Still In Crate!

In 1986, Ronald Reagan was President, the Soviet Union was still around, “Top Gun” was the highest grossing film, and someone out west ordered a Gazelle kit car.  37 years later, “Top Gun-Maverick” is still the biggest movie out… more»

Cool Custom: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 4X4

Up for grabs here is sort of an unusual pairing, but it’s a pretty cool offering and overall the builder seems to have hit the mark.  This is what happens when you combine the chassis from a Chevrolet K15… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1969 Chrysler Town & Country 440

Talk about a big project, big in every way. It’s big, as in just under 19 feet in length, and big as in almost two-and-a-half tons. When you look at the photos, you’ll also see that this 1969 Chrysler… more»

66k Miles! 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Back in the seventies, there weren’t many American offerings that let your neighbors know you had hit the big time any better than having a Cadillac parked in your driveway, without you ever having to utter a word.  The… more»

What To Do? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

When the Mustang was born in the Spring of 1964, the fastback version was not part of the line-up. That would arrive until a few months later when full-year 1965 production commenced in the Fall of 1964. When the… more»

High Mileage SVT: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

When we consider buying or investing in a “collector” vehicle, there’s typically an immediate aversion to an example with higher miles. But can some of those concerns be offset when the vehicle in question has been substantially updated and… more»

Rare Sliding Doors: 1954 Kaiser Darrin

UPDATED 4/23/23. Kaiser Darrin #167 has popped up again, this time here on Facebook Marketplace. Not much has changed other than the price being lowered to $37,500. More photos are provided this time in hopes of selling what was… more»

Immaculate Square Body: 1977 Chevrolet C/K 4WD

For the younger readers among us, this is another reminder that we older folks had a much more awesome childhood than you did.  This time, we will rub your noses in the fact that we had absolutely awesome TV… more»

Original 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Practicality can never be underestimated when assessing whether a classic car can fulfill a potential owner’s ongoing needs. If the enthusiast has a growing family, a vehicle that comfortably seats five people could be an ideal choice. When it… more»

Success Story: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

It feels great when we find a good home for a classic via our BF Auctions, but the best feeling is when we hear from a happy seller and an even happier buyer! Well, that’s the case with this… more»

Which Engine? 1970 Dodge Challenger

E-Bodies are sought-after commodities in the muscle car market, with most Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda cars seeming to have no problem exchanging hands, regardless of condition.  The 1970 Dodge Challenger for sale here on eBay is originally from… more»

450HP Street/Strip Ready: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was in its third year of production in 1969 and had already solidified its position as #2 in the “pony car” market which was led by the Ford Mustang. A SS 396 with the L78 V8… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

When a classic car owner embarks on a project build, there are two approaches they could take. A faithful restoration would recapture the car’s youth, while custom touches could make the vehicle seem timeless. The faithful path also means… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville

Usually when one hears the term tri-power, or triple two-barrel, or six-pack (not the drinkable version), one assumes a GTO, Corvette, Road Runner, etc. but in the days before muscle cars and big-block Corvettes, such a setup, generically defined… more»

One-Owner 1936 John Deere Model D

Styled or unstyled, that is the question (in my best Bill Shakespeare voice). Jamie Palmer is our resident John Deere expert having spent years rolling up his sleeves in the think tank at corporate HQ, but I thought I’d… more»

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