When it comes to mid-sized Fords, the Fairlane and Torino were the mainstays but Ford’s corporate cousin, Mercury, had a hand in the action too with their Comet Cyclone. Both the Cyclone and Cyclone GT make appearances here on… more»
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Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
High-Class Hot Rod! 1940 Packard Project
Among ’30s and ’40s front ends, it’s hard to beat the Packard. With its background making bespoke cars for the super-rich, Packards carry a certain undeniable presence that you have to appreciate in person. This 1940 Packard coupe in… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
35k Miles Survivor! 1975 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was a mid-size gentleman’s pickup based on the Chevelle from 1964-87. When that intermediate got redesigned in 1973, taking on a Colonnade look, so did the El Camino although the styling was less obvious as a… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Oddball Find: 1978 Buick/Opel
Most of us remember that German-made Opel cars were sold by Buick dealerships. It may not be widely known that due to a variety of factors, General Motors rebadged an Isuzu to take over that role if that makes… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
40-Year Garage Find: 1967 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina nameplate would be a fixture at Pontiac for more than 30 years (1950-81). In 1959, the Catalina became a separate model and would become the entry-level full-size Pontiac. The 1967 models got a heavy facelift of the… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • Stories • 36 Comments
They Are Still Out There! 1957 Chevrolet 150
We love seeing the barn finds that our readers discover! This find comes to us from Larry B in Angleton, Texas. He actually sent us his find via mail, with physical photos! It was an awesome surprise, when was… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Garage Find 1964 Chevy II Nova
In 1960, Ford had the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair, but the latter was hardly conventional compared to the Blue Oval product. By 1962 Chevrolet was looking for a “regular” compact to compete and the Chevy II was born…. more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 86 Comments
1 of 142? 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409
Chevy redesigned its cars in 1959 and the “bubbletop” sport coupe was born with thin roof pillars and more glass. That body style would continue into the next restyle in 1961, a new, 409 cubic inch V8 was introduced,… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sporty Survivor: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster
The Datsun Sports/Fairlady was a series of sports cars produced by Nissan in the 1960s. When they were imported to the U.S., they were known the 1500, 1600 and finally 2000 in recognition of the car’s engine displacement. The… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original Paint: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
Chevrolet built a sizeable supply of SS 396 Chevelle’s for 1967, including some 3,307 convertibles. Most of them were equipped with the 350-horse version of the big-block motor (15% had the 375-hp engine). The SS 396 had been promoted… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Well Optioned: 1976 Ford Bronco 302
The original owner of this 1976 Ford Bronco decided to equip the vehicle with a tasty selection of factory and dealer options. These would have made this a comfortable vehicle when it was new, and with the values of… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
31k Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
With the clock beginning to wind down on the 2nd Generation Pontiac Firebird, the 1979 model year marked the 10th Anniversary of the Trans Am derivative. That marked the perfect time for the company to produce something special, and… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1.6k Miles? 1965 Morgan Plus 4
From 1950-69, British car builder Morgan Motor Co. produced a small sports car called the Morgan Plus 4. It initially used a 2088 cc Standard Vanguard engine featured hydraulic brake, a first for a Morgan product. Later that motor… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Gnawed by Horses! 1956 Cadillac Series Sixty
Fans of American “heavy metal” draw near. The late 1950s and early 1960s saw some of the most interesting and excessive automobile designs of the ages. This 1956 Cadillac Series Sixty Special in Snohomish, Washington ranks as Cadillac’s flagship… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
BF Podcast: We Talk The Future of Classics & The Daimler SP250
We are back but in a new format! This week in our first ever video podcast, we discuss electric cars and the future of the hobby. We also talk about the Daimler SP250, an oddity that we have long… more»
