BF Exclusive: 1972 Volvo 1800E

Volvo used to build some fantastic cars. They were safe, dependable, and easy to work on. As great as the 544 or 122S are, they aren’t the sportiest-looking cars ever built. Thankfully, Volvo did build a car that offered… more»

39K Mile King of the Road: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

The 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 was truly a revolutionary vehicle. This example is located in West Jordan, Utah and listed here on eBay. The car is not perfect even though it is said to have traveled only 39K miles… more»

Swan Song Project: 1979 Chevrolet Nova

The popular Chevy Nova compact wound down in 1979 after 18 years. The successful rear-wheel-drive car was scheduled to be replaced in 1980 by the front-wheel-drive Citation (which turned out not to be a huge step forward). The seller… more»

Owned by Hal Sperlich? 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible

By the time the mid 1970s rolled around, Chrysler was sliding into a financial abyss. With four different CEOs running the company at various points during the decade, a solution wasn’t at hand until the last of those, Lee… more»

Upgraded LS V8: 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

This 1969 Chevrolet C20 seems to have something to offer everyone. Its lack of rust makes it ideal for a cosmetic refresh, while preservation is a viable option. Its engine bay features an updated LS V8, and its interior… more»

Running Project: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass Supreme in 1966 as a personal luxury car based on the existing mid-size platform. Over the next 20 years, it would become one of Olds’ best-selling cars and a leader in its market niche. We’re… more»

One-of-a-Kind Custom: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle

During the second half of the 20th Century, you couldn’t go a mile without seeing a Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle). That’s because 21.5 million copies of the quirky “Bug” were built and sold between 1945 and 2003. But,… more»

First U.S. Hybrid? 2000 Honda Insight 5-Speed

Honda touted the Insight as the “first production gasoline-electric hybrid automobile sold in America” when it entered the market in late 1999, seven months before the first Prius. This first-year, 25-year-old Citrus Yellow 2000 Honda Insight with a five-speed… more»

17k Mile 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible

Believe it or not, these K Car-based convertibles caused quite a stir when they were introduced for the 1983 model year. For those around back then, we remember that the convertible was dead – Detroit was no longer making… more»

Sport Package: 1980 AMC Eagle 2-Door Sedan

It’s hard to believe that AMC couldn’t hang on longer than it did when it offered such interesting, useful, and just plain cool vehicles as this 1980 AMC Eagle 2-Door Sedan 4×4 with the Sport Package. This body style… more»

Modern Day Cobra? 1999 Shelby Series 1

Oftentimes, performance cars seemingly have their reviews already written before being driven. In other words, expectations are often so high for sporting models that certain road test editors might incorrectly predict just how good car is going to be…. more»

9k Mile 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Based on the stylish Cutlass Calais G-Body, the Hurst/Olds made one last return for 1983 and 1984, before finally saying goodbye to the Oldsmobile lineup.  In the earlier years, the H/O was synonymous with high-performance, and while the fifteenth-anniversary… more»

Everything Works: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom Sport Coupe

It’s not surprising given its resources, but General Motors as a corporate entity was amazingly adept at differentiating its brands…until it wasn’t. In 1968, it was, and GM introduced a completely redesigned array of A-Bodies, and they all had… more»

Affordable Exotic: 1991 Ferrari 348

Over the years, the Ferrari Mondial has been labeled the “cheap” Ferrari, the model that has been perpetually unloved by enthusiasts. But that may be changing a bit, as the Mondial – especially the later years of production –… more»

Unfinished Project: 1978 Porsche 911SC Targa

As much as I am a fan of the Porsche 911, it still boggles my mind a bit to see both the prices and condition of cars that come up for sale. The market has softened a bit for… more»

Original 429 Thunder Jet: 1968 Ford Thunderbird

The horsepower war of the 1960s wasn’t confined to muscle cars, with Personal Luxury Cars receiving similar attention. The first owner of this 1968 Ford Thunderbird was willing to play the game, equipping their new purchase with the range-topping… more»

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