Most folks don’t know or remember that the Comet was original planned to be an Edsel product. That idea went out the window when Edsel folded, so the already-committed Comet was sold at Mercury dealers in 1960-61 without any… more»
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Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve 390! 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Back in 1967, the Ford Motor Company offered all kinds of performance vehicles. Cobras and GT-series Mustangs (and I suppose the rare Ford GT itself) was for the young and rich. Broncos were just beginning to be thought of… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
327/4 Speed: 1967 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
I know that we have many readers seeking an affordable project that they can tackle in a home workshop. If the vehicle in question also runs and drives, that is seen as a bonus. If you are one of… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
The early ‘60s Pontiacs are known for widening the front and rear tracks to push the wheels further apart from each other. Thus, the term “Wide Track” was capitalized on for years by Pontiac’s marketing folks. The Catalina was… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
429 Powered: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
This 1972 Ford LTD Convertible has so many positive attributes that it is difficult to know where to start. It is a one-owner classic that appears to be well preserved. Summer is just around the corner, so it offers… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko Super Camaro
If you aren’t familiar with Don Yenko, he was a race car driver turned car dealer whose Pennsylvania dealership modified new Chevrolets into performance machines. In 1967 (the first year of the Camaro) Chevrolet began their COPO program. Customers… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Garage Find: 1962 Ford Falcon
The introduction of the Falcon in 1960 brought Ford into the new compact car game – and would provide a launching point for several other cars in the family, including the famous Mustang. The car was small, practical, and… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • Podcast • 4 Comments
BF Podcast: We Talk Synth Fuel And Our New Find!
We did it, we bought the Daimler SP250 we found in Florida! In this episode, we talk about whether it was a good buy and we talk a little about Porsche’s commitment to synthetic fuel. It could very well… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
This car literally defines the Barn Finds category “Nicest One Left?” and once you click on the eBay link here and check out the dozens of great photos that the seller has provided, I think you’ll agree. This is… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Garage Find: 1968 Maserati Quattroporte
Finding a rare, exotic car hidden away in a barn or garage is what a lot of us are dreaming about. Seeing the ad and looking at the photos over and over again and then trying to see if… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Swedish Humvee? 1954 Volvo TP21 Sugga
OK, here’s an odd one, it’s a 1954 Volvo TP21 “Sugga” 4X4. You’ve never heard of it? Well, that makes two of us. That’s all the more reason to investigate and see what’s up with this unusual multi-purpose vehicle…. more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Museum Piece! 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
It’s always refreshing to find a non-muscle car version of a muscle car, in this case, a 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus, as opposed to its performance-themed sibling, the Road Runner. But this Plymouth appears to have a trick… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original 427 Block! 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L68
With gleaming chrome on black primer, this first-year C3 (third-generation) Corvette looks ready to pounce. Fans of America’s Sports Car will immediately identify the chrome bumpers of the early C3 and the burly big block hood. Indeed this 1968… more»
Feb 25, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
30 Years Hidden: 1980 Jeep Wagoneer
With this listing, we’re going to have to use our imaginations. The archival footage of what looks like a very nice 1980 Jeep Wagoneer is all we have to go on, despite the seller spending most of the description… more»
Feb 25, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Bavarian Barn Find: 1974 BMW 3.0CS
The E9 BMW remains one of the more collectible models among the company’s vintage lineup, but that doesn’t mean every version of this pillarless coupe is fetching top dollar. Like so many other cars from this era, changes in… more»
Feb 25, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Chop Top? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Let’s say you’re a casual old car lover, and the primary reason you’d want a ‘50s cruiser is to take leisurely Sunday drives. Not for you the car-show circuit and the judges looking at the stampings on the battery… more»
