Coming in almost a foot shorter than the previous generation Country Squire, this eight-generation 1987 Ford Country Squire Wagon was still a big car at just under 18 feet in length. The seller has this faded and patina-heavy example… more»
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Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Turbo-Jet Surprise! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
The muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was largely focused on mid-size automobiles like the Chevelle SS 396 and the Pontiac GTO. But a sleeper in the group was the new Chevy Caprice which could be ordered with a… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Number 12! 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2(?)
By 1972, Oldsmobile’s 4-4-2 package could be ordered on any V8 Cutlass, and only paperwork dating to the original order or sale distinguishes a real 4-4-2 that year. This 1972 Oldsmobile in Fall River, Massachusetts might be a 4-4-2,… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
52K Original Miles: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon
There are vehicles in our orbit that we used to see practically everywhere and are now very much extinct. The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is a terrific example of such a car that was quite popular back in the day,… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Civilized Supercar: 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
Motor vehicles have evolved enormously since the dawn of the 21st Century, and the Supercar sector is no exception. Once the domain of vehicles featuring highly-strung engines and shifters seemingly set in concrete, this 2012 McLaren MP4-12C demonstrates that… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • Exclusives • 15 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1971 MGB GT
Something strange is happening as I write this: I’m feeling a strong urge to buy some driving gloves and a flat cap. It doesn’t get much more British than an MGB with wire wheels; with gorgeous red paint and… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One-Owner Muscle Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The dynamics of the muscle car market changed from the 1960s to the 1970s. To gauge the impact all you have to look at Plymouth Road Runner sales. From a peak of 82,300 units in 1969, output fell to… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
45k Original Miles? 1971 Chevrolet Vega
Post-war American buyers grew up on a diet of larger cars, and the sales results through the 1950s and 1960s confirm this. However, when subcompact models from Europe and Japan gained traction in the local market, American manufacturers were… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Drive While Fixing: 1965 Mustang Fastback
How often have you seen someone haul home a project in pieces, store it away in boxes, and then never get a chance to drive it? Many of us have been there, whether the project was too big for… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
V8 Drop-Top Project: 1980 Triumph TR8
Triumph launched the new TR7 in 1975 as “the shape of things to come” due to its wedge-shaped body. Less known today is the TR8, a V8 version using a Buick-derived engine from Rover. It was in production for… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Quirky French Classic: 1947 Renault Juvaquatre
One of the key attractions of the classic world is that it offers something to satisfy every taste. Some enthusiasts follow the well-trodden path by parking a muscle or pony car in their garage, while others march to the… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Ford Bronco
The classic market can be quite unpredictable. Some vehicles are obviously strong performers, enjoying that status for decades. However, some vehicles seem slightly left-field. These are the ones that were less desirable when new but have developed a dedicated… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Top-Down Performer: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling automobiles from 1964 to 1977 (rebranded as the Malibu in 1978, the series’ previous most successful model). The second generation wound down production in 1972, including the seller’s car which was one… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Perfect Paint And Body! 1975 Pontiac Grand AM
When Pontiac’s new Grand Am was introduced in 1973, I thought it an odd addition to the lineup. It’s an A-body, like the LeMans/GTO and, really, the Grand Prix, too. So what unoccupied marketing niche did it fill? Well,… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Iron Duke Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Monza
The Chevy Monza was a sporty subcompact developed from the H-body platform that originated with the Vega. Produced from 1975 to 1980, it spawned carbon copies at Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile, and two body styles were offered, coupes and… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Find: 1965 Buick Wildcat
Upon its introduction as a ’62 model, the Wildcat was Buick’s halo hot rod for a hot second. But pity the poor Wildcat, for the out-of-this-world Riviera supplanted it atop the model lineup a solitary year later and rendered… more»
