Flexibility can sometimes be the difference between success and failure when selling a classic car. The owner of this 1969 Mercury Cougar demonstrates this trait. It is currently up for auction, but the seller indicates they may entertain reasonable… more»
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May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One-Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air
When Chevrolet designers were hard at work developing their all-new cars for 1958, they didn’t know the impact Chrysler’s “Forward Look” models of 1957 would have on styling. The Dodges, Plymouths, and Chryslers looked futuristic and sleek, while the… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
$6,500 In Recent Work: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The third-generation Cougars were only made for three years and I think they’re the last of the really beautiful Cougars, coming in only a two-door body style and with nicely proportioned flowing lines. Ok, the bumpers don’t help, but… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
440 V8 Project: 1973 Dodge Charger SE
The Dodge Charger had a record sales year in 1973 – up by more than 56%. The car received a refresh in styling after a total redesign in 1971. Gone were the hidden headlights and the SE models (half… more»
May 20, 2024 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: 1946 Ford American LaFrance 4×4 Firetruck
UPDATE — The seller has added a photo of an identification number on the cab, suggesting this is an ALF Crash Truck made for the War Department in 1941. The photo can be viewed below. The stories a find… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rebuilt Tin Woodie! 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe
In the 1940s, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka woodie or woody) was popular. And increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, after World War II, the genre began disappearing in favor of a full metal body. The last one… more»
May 20, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
With summer on our doorstep, now is the ideal time to park a classic Convertible in your driveway. Few motoring pleasures are better than hitting the road with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair…. more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked 49 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
The best-selling car of 1965 wasn’t the new Ford Mustang as you might think. It was the Chevrolet Impala (at more than one million copies). But that demand wasn’t sustainable, and sales dropped by more than 20% the following… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
34k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia
When the first-generation Ford Granada was introduced as a compact back in 1975, it was a pretty solid offering and probably would have found plenty of buyers even without a celebrity endorsement. However, it never hurts to get somebody… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Expense Spared: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO remains a bit of an outlier in the performance and sports car world, but that doesn’t mean you should sleep on them. Despite not having the brawn of a 5.0L V8 under the hood, the… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Hardtop Included: 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
When it comes to buying a survivor, how important is getting every box checked to you? There are some cars that are rare enough or otherwise so difficult to find that you just have to take what you can… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Bucket List Styling Stunner: 1948 Cadillac Series 61
I was having a conversation the other day with my day job boss about bucket list cars. One of the cars I said that I would enjoy owning before I go to my reward (or punishment…) would be a… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Two Prior Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1970 model year was likely the peak for the American-made mid-size muscle car. More than 51,000 buyers scooped up copies of the Chevelle SS 396, which now had a 402 cubic inch engine and a 454 CI companion…. more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fresh Paint: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
We’ve recently seen a few promising classic Convertibles cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1971 Cadillac Eldorado sits high on the list. It presents superbly following a recent repaint and is in excellent mechanical health. It is… more»
May 19, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
A Classic Combination: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
Some automotive journalists think that interest in pre-war cars is not what it used to be, however true fans of barn find hotrods know that 1940 Ford coupes like this one, up for sale here on ebay in Tuscon,… more»
May 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1997 Ford F-350 Crew Cab With 2,900 Original Miles!
If the object of your automotive heart’s desire in 1997 was a Ford F-350 Crew Cab, but you missed out for whatever reason, now could be the chance to right that wrong. Our feature truck presents superbly, which is… more»
