Stock steel wheels on what looks like a narrowed rear axle and hood gauges suggest this 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air might be more than a former school teacher’s ride. The Torrington, Connecticut classic accumulated fewer than 20,000 miles in… more»
Solid California 4-Speed Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
After a rewarding first four years as an options package for the Oldsmobile F-85 and Cutlass, the 4-4-2 earned a place in the brand’s lineup as its own separate model in 1968, a position it held until 1971 when… more»
BF Auction: 2002 Lincoln Blackwood
Pity the poor automotive product planner, because the buying public is nothing if not fickle. Get it right, and you have the original Mustang or the Chrysler minivan (RIP Hal Sperlich). But sometimes, for reasons that defy logic or… more»
BF Auction: 1998 Honda VT1100C3 Aero
Competing with what was considered by many to be the king of Japanese 1100-cc V-twins, the Yamaha Virago, Honda had its own secret powerhouse coming out called the VT1100, based on the Shadow engine. A V-twin engine isn’t usually… more»
Fiberglass Rarity: 1954 Meteor SR-1
In the frothy fiberglass years of the 1950s, advertisements for inexpensive kit cars populated every car, hobby and DIYer publication on the planet. Count Dick Jones among the entrepreneurs trying his hand at carving out a berth in this… more»
1-of-120: 1973 Ford XA Falcon GT Hardtop RPO 83
Although there were notable differences, the American and Australian muscle car scenes featured some interesting parallels. Cars like the Mustang Boss 302 and Camaro Z28 were produced as homologation specials for Trans Am competition. Holden and Ford Down Under… more»
70k Documented Miles: 1968 Pontiac GTO
This 1968 Pontiac GTO seems to tick the right boxes for enthusiasts seeking a desirable classic muscle car. Its ownership history and odometer reading are both documented, and it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. However, it falls short of being… more»
Upgraded Engine: 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite
There is something inherently charming about classic British sports cars. That is especially true when the car in question is a 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite. Design limitations gave these cars a distinctive appearance and a character that many believe… more»
Small-Block Transplant: 1967 Citroën 2CV
People have been bolting larger and more powerful engines into cars for many decades, and it is this practice that spawned such classics as the Sunbeam Tiger. However, this 1967 Citroën 2CV left me scratching my head from the… more»
Last Straight Eight: 1953 Buick Special Convertible
The 1953 Buick Special marks two lasts in the Buick line; it is the last of over two decades of straight-eight Buicks and the last Buick with a six-volt electrical system, while the rest of the lineup marked the… more»
64k Original Miles: 1957 Metropolitan
With the American economy thriving during the 1950s, two-car households became more common. While some people chose to park a couple of larger vehicles in their driveways, others decided that something small was the obvious choice. It was against… more»
Original Paint: 1963 Chrysler Newport
Time will often take a toll on classics, and it is common to find vehicles with over six decades of active service under their belts looking tired and worn. However, this 1963 Chrysler Newport has defied the odds because… more»
Canadian Fairlane: 1957 Meteor Rideau 500
At first glance, you’d think this triple-colored beauty from 1957 is a Ford Fairlane 500. But you’d be wrong, as it’s a Meteor Rideau 500 built by Ford Motor Co. of Canada. Looking closer, you’d find that the grille… more»
1971 Montgomery Ward 500 Mini Bike
Mini Bikes can be hard to nail down, as far as the exact model, year, etc. This is one of those cases, as I can’t find any information on the entire internet about this one! I’m hoping one of… more»
24k Miles? 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Pace Car Replica
Thanks to the rain, the 1986 Indianapolis 500 didn’t take place until the Saturday after Memorial Day: May 31st, 1986. I don’t remember what else I was doing that day, but I do remember watching Bobby Rahal cross the… more»
















