It’s never fun to let a car go, especially if it’s been in the same family since new. But sometimes other issues are more important than keeping a trusty old steed in the garage, and in the case of… more»
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Feb 3, 2017 • For Sale Stories • 39 Comments
Apartment Living: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT PF Coupe
Reader Bill F shared this tale you may not believe even after seeing the pictures. This 1959 Ferrari was sitting in an apartment for over 30 years. It seems this fellow bought it in 1975. He drove it for about eight… more»
Feb 3, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Northstar Equipped: 1993 Cadillac Allante
It was just a few days ago we featured an as-new Cadillac Allante being sold by a dealer for a hefty chunk of change. If that got your wheels turning that you might want to own one of these… more»
Feb 3, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Almost Perfect: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Reading, reading, reading….all sounds pretty good. The right options. Unrestored but still presentable. Gosh, it’s all there! Let’s see, engine details: “The engine is not the original.” And there it goes, the wind out of my sails. Still, this… more»
Feb 3, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Never This Nice: 1968 VW Karmann Ghia
One thing that drives me nuts about Karmann Ghias is this: they are such pretty, graceful cars, and possess the best combinations of style and character with dirt-cheap mechanical components. However, that last part tends to be the reason… more»
Feb 3, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Still In The Barn: 1959 Ford Fairlane
This 1959 Ford Fairlane has been in the barn for a l-o-n-g time! How long? Well, the seller says at least 30 years, but since the license plates date from 1972, why not round that up to an even… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ready To Camp: 1981 VW Vanagon Westfalia
While I’ve never been a huge van fan, I can honestly understand the appeal of owning a camper van. While you might not arrive to you destination in a record setting time, when you do get there you don’t have… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Canadian Tonner: 1947 Ford One-Ton Truck
This cool old Ford truck made its way down from Canada into California just recently. The seller claims that it was a one owner truck, but that would mean that the guy he got it from was seriously old…. more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Barn Find Custom: 1954 Corvette
Anytime a first generation Corvette surfaces from long term barn storage it’s something to get a little excited about. But when one with as interesting and incredible history as this one surfaces, it’s time to get really excited! You… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • Announcements For Sale • 14 Comments
New Feature Alert: BF Classifieds!
We have offered memberships for a while, but besides the early access and ad-free browsing, they didn’t offer much else. Well, today we are excited to announce that members can now post unlimited ads to our new classifieds section!… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1970 Mustang Fastback For $5k
I’m torn, as much as I love the ’69 and ’70 Mustang Fastback, I’m having a tough time justifying their asking price. You see, while $5k seems reasonable for a Fastback project, this thing has some rust issues. The… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Ever Seen One? 1981 Jaguar XJ Ladbroke Wagon
Looking for all the world like an answer to the question no one asked, this seemingly unloved Ladbroke Avon wagon (estate for our UK readers) conversion of a 1981 Jaguar XJ6 is listed for sale here on eBay UK. Currently… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 59 Comments
We Lost One: Former Barn Find Feature Junked
Sigh. Pour one out and raise your glass: a car we previously wrote up and were hopeful would find a good home has been spotted in the junyard, stripped of useful parts and headed to the shredder. Recently, when… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 59 Comments
Not a Grocery Getter: 1989 Olds Ninety-Eight
Across the USA, there are likely thousands of Olds Ninety-Eights rusting away in junkyards and impound parking lots, long forgotten as a former high-end luxury car. However, when a specimen pops up that clearly bucks that trend, is it worth… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Affordable to All: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
While there are any number of cars you can buy cheaply, the age-old question is this: should you? Despite many of us seemingly adopting a negative attitude about the true costs of ownership for some types of speciality vehicles,… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Number Fifty-One With a Bullet: Studebaker Champion Convertible
Does this classify as a fat-fender car? Or a “shoe box”? It’s kind of both, really. This 1951 Studebaker Champion convertible is listed on eBay, and as of this writing, has about 4 days left to go. It has… more»
