From 1955 to 1957, the Safari was Pontiac’s equivalent to Chevy’s Nomad, a “sport wagon”. That concept didn’t go over from a sales perspective. So, when that body style was dropped, the Safari was added as a tagline to… more»
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Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Muscle Pickup: 2004 Ford F150 SVT Lightning
Ford formed its Special Vehicle Team, better known as SVT, in 1991. Its mission was to inject excitement into the company’s model range by producing limited edition high-performance variants of Ford’s production models. The Mustang was an obvious candidate… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Older Restoration Done Right: 1936 Ford Roadster
Anyone who has completely restored a classic car can tell you that the process always requires a lot of money, time, and parts. Finding good parts can be the most frustrating part of the process. Sometimes the parts you… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
38K Mile Survivor: 1979 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s sixth-generation (’72-’76) Thunderbird grew to such gargantuan proportions, especially after the federal five MPH bumper standard was enacted, that I took to calling them “Blunderbirds”. With the introduction of the seventh generation (’77-’79), I thought, well, that’s a… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Drive While Fixing: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The LeMans Sport may be a nameplate only remembered by Pontiac gurus. It was a sub-model offered by Pontiac in 1970 and 1971. It might be considered a bridge between the ordinary LeMans and the GTO muscle car. Bucket… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Once-Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee muscle car had a short life span compared to some of its competitors. It arrived in 1968 as a variant on the B-bodied Coronet and was gone after the 1971 model year. It was Dodge’s version… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 75 Comments
No Rust Ever: 1962 Cadillac Sixty-Two Convertible
There’s an excellent car museum located in my home state of Michigan, the Gilmore Car Museum. On its grounds is a replica Cadillac dealership filled to capacity with Cadillacs and LaSalles spanning decades, and one of those cars is… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rust-Free 1997 Ford F-250HD Crew Cab Diesel 4×4
In going through a Ford F-250HD brochure, it doesn’t look like a long bed was available with a 4×4 F-250HD Crew Cab in 1997. This outstanding-looking 1997 Ford F-250HD Crew Cab 4×4 Diesel truck is listed here on eBay… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Update: This car has resurfaced on eBay after it didn’t meet reserve. It’s currently bid to $22,600. Experience tells me that this car may well sell off the venue to someone who is interested but perhaps never bids. It’s… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Parked For 20 Years: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
The Dodge Charger was not an instant success. Introduced in 1966, sales were somewhat mediocre in its first two years (average: 26,566 units). Then the Chrysler B-bodied intermediates got redesigned in 1968 and the average grew to 74,861 Chargers… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original Paint: 1962 Dodge Town Power Wagon
Power Wagons are coming out of the woodwork lately. Here’s another, this time in “Town” body style. Located in Burns, Oregon, this wagon is listed here on eBay and currently bid to $6,600. No reserve is in play. The… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Red, White & Blue: 1970 AMC AMX 343 V8
American Motors was always known for stretching a dollar (or in the case of the AMX, shrinking it). When the Javelin pony car was introduced in 1968, AMC took 12 inches out of the wheelbase and created a 2-seat… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso
The world first saw the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso at the 1962 Paris Auto Show, a glamourous debut for the Lusso (luxury) grand touring coupe. This 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso delighted American owners until crossing the… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • Auctions • 43 Comments
BF Auction: 1958 Dodge Royal Regal Lancer
UPDATE – The seller has added a video of the car on the street! If you are a fan of fins, this Dodge Custom Royal Regal Lancer is the find for you! The Regal Lancer was Dodge’s top-of-the-line trim… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Parked For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
After more than half a century in the same family, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible is looking for a new garage to call home, with the seller thinking that it could be turned into a decent driver with… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
GTO Tribute: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
The only negative aspect of owning a 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible is the price of admission. With values climbing relentlessly, the day is fast approaching when only the well-heeled will be able to afford the privilege. That is where… more»
