There’s something to be said about honesty in advertising. The seller begins their eBay ad by saying that they “pulled this car out of the garage yesterday and put it on eBay today. If you figure it needs everything…you… more»
The Enthusiast’s Tractor: 1962 Porsche 238 Standard Star
The idea of accessorizing your collection around an affinity for a certain brand is not a new concept. To someone who has a garage full of Porsches, adding one of the few tractors produced by the company in the… more»
1978 Ford Bronco Custom 302 V8 4-Speed
A 302 V8?! I thought the 351 was the smallest V8 for the second-generation Bronco, SG? You are correct, sir, and/or ma’am, if you thought that. This one has a replacement engine in the form of a rebuilt 302,… more»
Flood Victim! 1963 Chevrolet Split Window Corvette
Commenters often speculate about the possibility of Florida cars being sold as a result of flood damage. Well, speculate no more as here’s a real live example, specifically a 1963 Chevrolet split window Corvette that’s gotten the dunkeroo treatment…. more»
Specialist Serviced: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
One of my favorite “bread crumbs” as it relates to understanding a car’s history is spotting an old license plate frame and assessing where, and when, it was last maintained. In the case of this sad Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX,… more»
The Ultimate Wagon: 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
“The Ultimate Wagon.” It was just that simple for AMC’s marketing department when talking about the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer, and we know that a good percentage of people drive an SUV today, unlike in 1981. This 1981 Jeep Wagoneer… more»
Really Cheap Wheels: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
For the middle of the 1950s, the Belvedere would be Plymouth’s top model, replacing the Cranbrook as top dog. Then the Fury came along, and the Belvedere became the “second banana.” A variety of body styles were offered, including… more»
Bimini Blue Cruiser: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
I love dark blue cars. Heck, I like any shade of blue except baby blue (like the Pontiac Skybird). But that is my personal preference and maybe a reason this car caught my eye. This 1975 Pontiac Formula 350… more»
Only 200 Made: 1953 DeSoto FireDome Eight-Passenger Sedan
We all know that rarity is not always proportional to value, but it sure gives us something interesting to talk about. And how can you put a value on something that is one of 200 1953 DeSoto FireDome Eight-Passenger… more»
BF Exclusive: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed Survivor
Talk about a time capsule – this 1980 Datsun 280ZX looks like an incredible survivor, at least once you get it out of the garage and back on the road. The only hint of rust is from the previous… more»
Desert Find: 1971 Pontiac 455HO Trans Am
Pontiac offered the 2nd generation Trans Am from 1970-1981. For the three years of 1970 through 1972, the Trans Am was available in white with a blue stripe or blue with a white stripe. This 1971 Pontiac Trans Am… more»
Grandpa’s Car: 1983 Delta 88 Royale Brougham
The 88 series of Oldsmobiles was the “bread-and-butter” cars of the GM division’s line-up for 50 years (1949 to 1999). The Delta 88 was the biggest seller with the 1983 models enjoying a 25% increase in sales to just… more»
Bustle Back Hot Rod: 1983 Cadillac Seville
The Cadillac Seville is one elegant-looking car on the outside, especially the second-generation models with that bold but chic rear-end styling. Years ago, I remember seeing a few of these running around with an aftermarket fake spare wheel added… more»
18K Original Miles? 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider hasn’t become Miata-like in terms of universal appeal, which is odd because it offers many of the same qualities in an Italian wrapper. Cheap to buy; affordable used parts; and a robust enthusiast community. However,… more»
Low-Mileage Survivor! 1978 Ford Thunderbird Two-Door
With 4.4 million examples produced over eleven generations, Ford’s Thunderbird has been one of the more popular passenger cars in history. The first models carved out the “personal luxury” niche – an enduring innovation that inspired plenty of copycats…. more»
46k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
In the 1960s and 1970s, Cadillac built some of the largest (and most luxurious) automobiles around. That was until 1977, when General Motors began downsizing some of its cars to be more fuel efficient. They included the C-body De… more»
