UPDATE – We asked John if he could get us a photo of the engine and with the help of a friend, he was able to get the hood opened. You can take a look at what he found… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Two-Door
If you love early 1950’s styling and lots of chromework, Pontiac’s Chieftain was the car for you. They were stylish and well-appointed, with ample amounts of trim and lots of unique options. Reader John O’s father has a collection… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie
John O has known this car since he was just a kid. The previous owner was a neighbor and close family friend. She took good care of this Fairlane, driving it carefully during her ownership. When his Dad had… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Numbers Matching 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air III
Up for sale is a claimed, true, 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge barn find. While the seller does not post the full VIN in the listing, there is a photo of the VIN. If you want to take this car… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Micro Car Project: 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina
Autobianchi is an interesting company, as it was formed as a cooperative endeavor between Bianchi, (which remains the world’s oldest bicycle manufacturer), Fiat, and Pirelli. They produced a number of different models between 1955 and their final integration with… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • Auctions • 17 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1935 Ford Whiskey Truck
This big Ford truck has been in John’s family since new! His great grandfather was a moonshiner and was quite successful. So, when he needed a new truck to haul his whiskey, he bought this truck. It’s been in… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
UK Barn Find! 1971 Javelin SST With A Ford 427?
Driving a muscle car in Europe requires love and commitment. If you hate filling up your thirsty weekend warrior at $2.50 USD per gallon, try paying UK prices: the equivalent of $1.50 per quart! This 1971 American Motors Javelin… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Fire Sale: Burned Corvette Collection for $42K
This listing on craigslist is a punch to the gut: five classic Corvettes for sale, all seemingly burnt in a major garage fire. This is the sort of thing I don’t wish on anyone, and I certainly hope the… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • Stories • 18 Comments
WWII Survivor: GAZ-A Truck Rescue
A story appeared on Facebook recently with some fairly dramatic photos showing a river rescue of a Russian-built GAZ-A truck. The GAZ-A was a shameless copy of the iconic Ford Model-A, and this one was used in WWII as… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Cologne Swap? 1980 Blakely Bernardi
This 1980 Blakely Bernardi is a rarely seen kit car that featured a more polished design that some of the other Volkswagen-based contraptions – at least in this author’s opinion. With an overall meatier, more finished appearance, they could… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Parked in ’82: 1966 Honda CL77 305 Scramblers
This pair of Honda CL77 305 Scramblers has been parked since the early 80s, and remain in survivor-grade condition thanks to years of inactivity. These bikes were idled after the previous owner lost a friend in a motorcycle accident… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Coffin Nose Barn Find: 1968 Samco-Cord
The seller lists this barn find Cord as a real-deal example, but an eagle-eyed reader has correctly identified it as a later Samco-Cord replica. The Ford Mustang-derived 289 engine and fixed headlights on the fenders are the dead giveaways… more»
Oct 24, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
BMC Mechanic’s: 1967 Austin-Healey BJ-8
We have all heard the adage about the shoemaker’s shoes. That adage may be true when it comes to most professions and their possessions, but with British car mechanics, I’d like to think things would be a little different… more»
5x Carrera Panamericana Entrant! 1959 MGA
No race in history was more dangerous or brutal than the original Carrera Panamericana, better known as the Mexican Road Race. Starting at Mexico’s border with Guatemala and ending at the United States border, this five day event took… more»
Oct 24, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Garage Kept: 1984 GMC Sierra Short Bed
One of the bright spots in the collectible vehicle market is the ever increasing love for Squarebody (or Square Body) GM pickups. Built from 1973 through 1987, these rigidly styled trucks have steadily risen in value for the past… more»
Oct 24, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Hangar Queen: Triple Black 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Before the comments start flying, this car is an actual triple black 1959 Corvette. The original color is hiding under what is either a low-grade silver or just grey primer from an abandoned Earl Scheib project. What is also… more»
