The W123 series Mercedes-Benz remains one of the most recognizable classics of the modern era, with its handsome styling and ridiculously overbuilt qualities. The wagon body has long been a favorite of anyone who enjoys a good “long roof”… more»
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May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Buried in the Barn: 1952 Plymouth Concord Fastback
Earlier in the week, I wrote a story about a 1935 Ford hidden in a garage for over 50 years. Another garage has been opened to reveal a very interesting fifties car along with just about everything you would… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low Mile Survivor! 1969 Ford Galaxie 500
Ford’s Galaxie rotated from a flamboyant, chromed-laden example of 1950s excess to a sedate citizen by the late 1960s. On the way, multiple facelifts and trim levels were assigned to the nameplate, and the wheelbase grew inexorably. Here on… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Two Owner Family Sedan: 1972 Dodge Polara
The Polara was Dodge’s version of the Chevrolet Impala or Ford Galaxie 500 in the 1970s and 1970s. This Polara Custom (1972) is a two-owner automobile that at first glance looks like a repainted police cruiser. But it’s not… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare 2-Door: 1957 Cadillac Edorado Seville
While many enthusiasts focus on the Biarritz as one of the rarest Cadillacs produced in 1957, the Eldorado Seville doesn’t trail far behind. The company only produced 2,100 examples, and our feature car is a beauty. Faulting its presentation… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Just Out of Storage: 1953 Willys Overland Station Wagon
In Witold Rybczynski’s new book The Driving Machine, he discusses the genesis of the Willys Overland station wagon, a very nice 1953 example of which is here on Facebook Marketplace in Grace Valley, California. After the complexity and maintenance-heavy… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1965 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Carryall V8 4-Speed
If you need “a station wagon with the stamina of a truck”, or “a truck with the convenience and easy ride of a station wagon”, look no further than this 1965 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Carryall, there’s “plenty of comfort,… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1 of 358: 1971 Buick Skylark GS-350
The Skylark-based Gran Sport (or GS) was Buick’s mid-size muscle car in the 1960s and 1970s. With rising insurance premiums, big-block motors were starting to fall out of favor in the early 1970s. Which explains why nearly two-thirds of… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1966 Buick Riviera Barn Find
The Buick Riviera was one of General Motors’ first personal luxury cars, hitting the scene in 1963. It would be a fixture for the balance of the century (except for 1994). The automobile got its first redesign in 1966… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1-Of-200? 1990 Dodge Dakota Lil Red Express
Who remembers what the fastest production vehicle was in 1978? It was the Dodge Lil Red Express – a factory pickup with a police engine that got around emissions controls (for a year). It returned, at least in spirit,… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Professor Owned: 1961 Volvo PV 544
As Volvo fans know, the PV 544, introduced in 1958, looks much like a hunchbacked 1941 Ford, though it was sold until 1966. This 1961 544 is listed here on Craigslist near Portland, Oregon. It’s a pretty sweet example,… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fully Documented: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62
Potential buyers must consider many factors when contemplating a classic purchase, including condition, originality, and rarity. However, some enthusiasts value a documented history, and this 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 ticks that box. It doesn’t merely present beautifully, but… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
400 V8: 1973 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
From its inception in 1958, the Impala would become Chevrolet’s best-selling car on and off through its eventual retirement in 2020. Though it may have been most popular in the 1960s, Chevrolet sold a bundle of them in the… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original One Time: 1965 Chevy Impala SS Convertible
How many ways are there to say you’re in love? Well, if you don’t know them all right now, your fertile mind will reveal them after you acquire this amazingly original 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. Tip master TJ… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1960s produced its share of American classics featuring iconic styling. However, few are probably more instantly recognizable than the 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. A one-year-only model, the Split Window has become one of the most desirable classics… more»
May 10, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 2000 Shelby Cobra Continuation Race Car
There was once a time when vintage race cars met an untimely end when their competition days were done. Drivers sought the latest and greatest, and the best their old machinery could hope for was that some parts would… more»
