By 1965, Studebaker as a car builder was on its last legs. During the 1964 model year, it discontinued producing cars in the U.S., having shifted its remaining operations to Hamilton, Ontario. The company would soldier on for another… more»
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Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
One Family Owned? 1969 Pontiac GTO
The seller of this 1969 Pontiac GTO states, “just arrived on 2/4, one family owned…“. That makes me think it’s a flip but details beyond that claim are minimal. He also suggests that it’s a bigger project than he… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Project 4×4: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
“So much practicality, so much affordability . . . all wrapped up in a smart appearing four-wheel drive package. Whether the new Eagle Kammback is your only automobile or a second family automobile, it’s a truly sporty subcompact.” So… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • Exclusives • 22 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1937 Ford Convertible Coupe
Modern cars are often referred to as “cookie-cutter” vehicles. Manufacturers typically follow the same generic recipe, producing cars that almost redefine the term bland. Some people want to march to the beat of a different drummer and slip behind… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Low Miles And Rust-Free: 1980 Alfa-Romeo Spider
The best thing about this 1980 Alfa-Romeo Spider is A) its covered just 19,000 original miles and B) its location in Miami, Florida, which has kept it from the rust endemic east of the Mississippi. It’s here on eBay… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap European Car: 1977 Citroën Dyane
At first glance, the Citroën Dyane looks about like the 2CV upon which it was based. The styling of the latter car, though a bit odd, is iconic, and the Dyane helped carry the torch from 1967 to 1983…. more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
A Good Deal? 36,000-Mile 1984 Buick Riviera
“The original Riviera was designed to be a personal luxury car. In the intervening two decades, that singular concept has remained unchanged. The car makes a forceful statement about you. The looks are classic. Elegant.” So says a 1984… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cheap Luxury: 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Is there ever a point at which it’s safe to pursue a former exotic or high-end luxury car when it reaches peak depreciation? I would say that it depends entirely on how well or poorly the car in question… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Collector Quality Coupe: 2014 Mini Cooper S
Given how often many of us have looked wistfully at a car or truck we could have bought for peanuts just a few years prior – only to see it sell for many multiples over that original selling price… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Detailed Restoration to NCRS Standards: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Restored is a word that gets thrown around a lot in the collector car community, but the definition of the word varies depending on who you ask. Some think new paint and interior means restored, while others think it… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Warm 350: 1976 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham
We can wander through life accepting everything that is average, from clothes to food and cars, or we can strive for the extraordinary. After all, someone once said that you will never rise above the trees unless you aim… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
340 Six-Pack: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
The seller admits that this 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible was nothing special or extraordinary when it was new. However, a rotisserie rebuild has left it presenting superbly. That is the tip of the iceberg because its engine bay houses… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored Since ’98: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe
This 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe proves we should never judge a book by its cover. This desirable British classic is a restoration project that stalled decades ago. However, it is rock-solid, and the seller believes it only lacks… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restoration Required: 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce
Before Mussolini obligated Alfa Romeo to make aircraft engines for the sake of WWII, the company was at the apex of the performance roster at tracks around the world. On the road, its road cars were less accepted by… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Way Out Interior! 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix was a fixture in Pontiac’s entourage from 1962 until 2008. The biggest change in design may have come in 1978 when General Motors downsized all its mid-sized automobiles, which included the Grand Prix. They were smaller… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Small-Block Chev Conversion: 1978 Jeep J10 Pickup
Chevrolet’s small-block V8 is a favorite candidate for transplant into all manner of classics. It is cheap and plentiful, and parts for many conversions are available off the shelf. However, this is the first time I have seen one… more»
