While some enthusiasts focus on high-performance models, Pickups, or exotics, others prefer to live life at a more sedate pace. Nothing ticks the boxes for them more effectively than an unmolested classic offering a wealth of luxury touches. That… more»
Low Mileage Muscle? 1987 Oldsmobile 442
“If you can’t stand the heat stay out of the 442” opined Oldsmobile’s 1987 442 sales brochure. Well, 1987 was a far cry from the 442’s glory years (’64-’70) a time before emission controls, safety regulations, and CAFE fuel… more»
Only 3,200 Miles? 1980 Triumph TR8
“No stories”. I’ve heard that phrase many a time when considering a vintage car, and I take it to mean the vehicle is clear of weird circumstances around its title, its location, its condition. But our featured Triumph has… more»
BF Auction: 1957 Geneva Wood 14′ Runabout
Location: Junction City, Kansas Engine: Corsair Navigator Outboard Registration: KA-25-P In the 1950’s there were countless American manufacturers trying to meet the demand for boats. While many worked with the then-new fiberglass, some focused on wooden construction. Today, you don’t… more»
Burnished Brown: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
Even though there were often annual facelifts and regular restyles, full-size offerings from the 1960s seem to be easily glossed over these days. Typically, a 1969 Chevrolet Impala fits that bill for me, but this one caught my eye…. more»
31k Mile Survivor: 1981 Dodge Mirada
The Mirada was the Dodge equivalent of the Chrysler Cordoba. Based on a modified Aspen chassis, the Mirada was in production from 1980 to 1983 while Chrysler Corp. was still staying afloat financially (it was the K-Car that would… more»
Stainless Steel Roof: 1980 Chrysler New Yorker
Fifth Avenue in New York is still a potential marketing gold mine as far as conjuring up images of uber-wealthy people with top hats, canes, spats, and monocles. Well, at least the men. This 1980 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth… more»
Last Driven in ’85: 1976 BMW 2002
One of the most beguiling aspects of a garage find car is the fact that a special vehicle could remain hidden away for many years, protected from the elements and prying eyes, only to emerge years later looking almost… more»
Muscle Truck: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
Once the El Camino shifted to the mid-size Chevelle platform in 1964, it could be equipped like most any other Chevelle. That includes the SS 396 which was an option on the El Camino in 1969. The seller’s car… more»
Hemi Project: 1967 Plymouth GTX
One of the fun things about a first-year Plymouth GTX is the unique body, as the Belvedere-based muscle car spent only a single season in production before it got a redesign for 1968. Even more exciting than the one-model-only… more»
Slammed Fin Coupe! 1959 Buick LeSabre
Preparing to put the ’50s in the rearview mirror, Buick left the past behind with its new-for-’59 lineup featuring new names, bodies, and chassis designs. This 1959 Buick LeSabre in Fresno, California exaggerates the lower, wider styling with its… more»
No Reserve 20k Mile 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
The allure of the pace car is fading somewhat, in my uneducated opinion, as the desirability of such a vehicle seems tied to a specific era of collectors. While it’s just an opinion – and we know what they… more»
Wagon Ho! 1956 Plymouth Sport Suburban
When I think of a Suburban, I think of my friend’s 1990s green Chevrolet, too large for most parking spots but capable of carrying her entire landscape design business and a dog besides. What I didn’t appreciate until now… more»