BF Project: 1962 Morris Mini Cooper Update

After posting about our current project, this 1962 Morris Cooper, we got a lot of great feedback and requests for video updates. So, I filmed a short video (vlog) of what I’m currently working on. Rather than rehash what’s… more»

A Diamond In The Rough: 1970 GMC Buffalo Bus

The seller of this 1970 GMC Buffalo Bus refers to his people mover as A Diamond In The Rough, and by all accounts, it does look like a nicely preserved and ready-to-roll example, especially to now be over 50… more»

Cheap Rolling Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

When a classic vehicle is billed as the least expensive example currently on the market, my immediate thought is to quickly check it out and see if there’s a real bargain to be had.  The seller of this 1960… more»

Reggie Jackson’s 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power is For Sale!

I admit I know as much about baseball as rocket science and brain surgery. However, even I know who the legendary Reggie Jackson is. His illustrious career spanned twenty-one seasons, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of… more»

Almost Finished 1952 MG TD Roadster

The MG Midget series commenced production in the late 1920s with the M-type and rapidly progressed through the alphabet in an erratic fashion, but with physical consistency: all the cars except the Airline coupe were open, all utilized tiny… more»

My Father’s Oldsmobile: 1993 Cutlass Ciera

This is my father’s Oldsmobile. He had one just like it, the same color too. I drove it two or three times. I’d say it did nothing exceedingly well but it didn’t do anything badly either.  People liked them,… more»

Rambling On My Mind: 1963 Rambler Cross Country

A lost profile stuck in my mind but it was instantly recognizable the second that I spied this 1963 Rambler Classic station wagon. Nowhere near as commonplace as say, a ’63 Ford Country Squire or Chevrolet Impala, the concave… more»

Great Interior, So-So Body: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix

Big. Gold. Handsome. That’s this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix two-door, available here on craigslist for an asking price of $5000. If you want to check it out, or go with cash in hand and make it yours, you’ll need… more»

Coolest Uber in Town: 1973 Checker Marathon Wagon

I went to New York City around 1980 on a business trip with my dad. At the time, Checker Marathon taxicabs were everywhere. To me, they looked like 1950s cars. My dad explained their ubiquity by saying, “The fenders… more»

12 Cylinder Luxury Roadster: 1934 Packard Twelve

The Packard Motor Car Company dates all the way back to the late nineteenth century when the company first began producing vehicles in Warren, Ohio during the year 1899.  Packard was known for its innovation during their early days,… more»

1 of 175: 1968 Chrysler Newport Sportsgrain Convertible

Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote a famous poem about Spring being the season of love. Spring was also the time of year when automakers would introduce limited special-edition models to hopefully jazz up the sales force and increase foot traffic… more»

Dr. Sam Sheppard’s 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet V12!

The general public embracing a captivating murder mystery certainly isn’t anything new in pop culture, especially one that garnered as much attention from the media as the Dr. Sam Sheppard accusation, trial, conviction, re-trial, and exoneration received beginning in… more»

In Storage 17 Years: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Project

Growing up in the 60’s, our neighborhood was a typical middle class one with most of the homes being brick ranchers with a Chevy or Ford or a station wagon tucked in the carport. To get out of our… more»

No Reserve Garage Find: 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

For those wondering whether there are still fabulous finds lurking in barns and shed, I give you this 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. It has spent its life in dry climates but has hibernated since the mid-1990s. The overall condition… more»

BF Auction: 1977 Dodge Tradesman 4X4 Van

In the days before minivans, full-size vans were the only way to go if one wanted a really large people hauler. Sure, there were nine-passenger station wagons but in some instances even they weren’t large enough to do the… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

This Jaguar E-Type is the last of three that we are selling for the owner. He inherited all three cars from his father and they are all projects. This one is a 2+2 and although it’s a little rusty,… more»

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