The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the 1960s muscle cars that brought traffic into dealer showrooms. From a peak of 82,000 units built and sold in 1969, the car was a mirror image of its former self by… more»
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Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 4-Speed
Thanks to the success of the Burt Reynolds click, Smokey and the Bandit, the Pontiac Trans Am was a best-seller in the late 1970s. It peaked at 117,000 units in 1979 as people couldn’t get their fill of the… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Exclusives • 16 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 MGB GT
The MGB Roadster is an icon in the world of British sports cars, but its hard-topped brother, the GT, never quite garnered the same love here in the States. It’s a shame, as they are a fantastic sports car… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Auctions • 27 Comments
BF Auction: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
If you came of age and were perhaps enrolled in driver’s education classes in the 1990s, this car may look familiar. Its spirit twin, the Plymouth Acclaim, was the car I drove to earn my learner’s permit, and I… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Dual-Quad 409! 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Does your Librarian know she’s showing a scarlet strap of Victoria’s Secret? A glimpse of red upholstery hints at this plain vanilla sedan’s fun side. The 1962 Chevrolet Impala four-door sedan in Shoreview, Minnesota might well have served a… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 35 years since the Dodge Daytona Shelby hit the market and that they are now old enough for people to be performing full restoration on cars from this era. The seller of… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Exclusives • 7 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 Dodge Challenger
Dodge’s answer to the Mustang and Camaro was relatively late to the game. The Challenger didn’t hit the market until 1970 and had a slightly different take on the Pony car. It was larger and more comfortable than its… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Ford Country Squire Wagon
The car hobby is all-encompassing. Some build class-record-holding land speed racers, some build customs and hot rods, some just want to cruise with the top down, and some find relaxation and pride in frame-up, show car restorations. The seller… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: 1964 Ford F-100 Camper Custom
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos to the gallery. Ford’s F-Series trucks have been hard at work since 1948. The fact that they have remained a staple of the company’s range for over seven decades demonstrates their… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Auctions • 2 Comments
BF Auction: 1981 Chevrolet Silverado K20 4X4
UPDATE—The seller had the professional photographer come back to retake a few of the photos with the truck washed and dried so that bidders can get a better idea of the truck’s overall condition, so we’ve extended the auction… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Solid Convertible Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
I first thought of taking a pass on reviewing this 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. There were, literally, thousands built and we’ve covered many here on BF. So, why the change of heart? Between 1997 and 2004 I owned… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Factory 400: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger XLT
Locating a vehicle with enough power to tow a heavy load is sometimes challenging, which is where this 1972 Ford F150 Ranger XLT rides to the rescue. It is an extremely tidy and rock-solid classic with the company’s range-topping… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Fantastic Plastic: 1957 Byers SR-100 Project
Jim Byers crafted a car brilliant enough that Road & Track made it a cover car – quite an accolade for a fiberglass special. The Byers SR-100 was featured in the magazine’s February 1957 issue, with a story all… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1-of-12: No Reserve 1972 AMC Javelin AMX
I have often wondered what AMC might have achieved had it had access to a General Motors or Ford-size research and development budget. The company produced some genuinely interesting and innovative vehicles on a pretty worn shoestring, proving that… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Year Only: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria “Transparent Top”
Although often (mistakenly) referred to as a Skyliner, Ford’s official Sales Literature gave this 1955 Fairlane Crown Victoria a model designation of “Transparent Top.” Quite why it chose to do so is unclear, but it reverted to the more… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Introduced in late 1968, the Boss 302 was the Ford Mustang’s version of the Chevy Camaro Z/28. Both cars were redesigned to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am racing circuit which limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches at the… more»
