“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” is a famous quote from author Oscar Wilde. And that also applies to divisions of automobile manufacturers. Case in point is the Plymouth Scamp, a 2-door hardtop inspired by the successful Dodge… more»
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Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Excellent Parts Source: 1956 Continental Mark II
At first glance, this 1956 Continental Mark II seems to have the makings of a promising project. It is largely complete and rust-free, thanks to its time in a favorable climate. However, with no VIN tag or title, the… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Reborn Barn Find: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Two of the three U.S. automobile giants went for the “low and long” look in 1957. Products from both Ford and Chrysler were suddenly different and dramatic in appearance from the warmed-over models from General Motors. This enabled Ford… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Reasonably-Priced Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Years ago, I read that the 1941 Cadillac was the most popular “Full Classic” in the Classic Car Club of America. While I have no idea if that’s still the case, sheer numbers lend credence to the idea: 24,734… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • Auctions • 17 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1938 Cadillac Series 75
Cadillac offered some incredible cars in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Their big 4-door sedans were some of the most impressive, spacious, and luxurious cars on the road. This 1938 Cadillac Series 75 (Model 7519) is partially dissambled,… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1985 W100 4×4 and 1982 D150 Dodge Pickups
The seller of these two Dodge pickups says they want to sell one of them, but for $12,500, why not just buy both? One is a 1985 Dodge Ram W100 short bed Sweptline 4×4 with a 360 V8 for… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Major Rot? 1972 Dodge Charger
I suppose we could parse adjectives when discussing the condition of this 1972 Dodge Charger. Specifically the claim of “No Major Rot“. That leaves one to believe there is at least some rot, but that’s not unusual for a… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • Exclusives • 18 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
PENDING! Chevrolet bragged that their 1966 trucks were “built for bigger things,” and the owner of this C10 proves that even 59 years later, that statement is true. There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned work truck, and this classic… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Nailhead V8 Project: 1956 Buick Special Riviera
Whenever I hear about a Riviera, more often than not, my mind immediately thinks of those cool personal luxury cars that Buick produced beginning in 1963. However, although it wasn’t a stand-alone model, a previous offering bearing the same… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1964 Dodge Polara
In the 1960s, the Polara was Dodge’s version of the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie. The 1964 edition was the last of those ill-fated Chrysler products that were downsized in 1962 due to bad intelligence. But with a… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
First Gen SUV? 1955 Willys Utility Wagon
Well, Willys may have given up the ghost on the passenger car biz in ’55, but the Jeep side of the house was in full bloom and a major component of their lineup was the station wagon such as… more»
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Show Winner? 1962 Mercury Meteor
The Meteor was a short-lived FOMOCO nameplate in the U.S. but well-applied in Canada. Mercury used it for just three years, two as a mid-size like this well-healed 1962 edition. Paired with the Fairlane at Ford, the Meteor was… more»
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Freshly Restored: 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
Volkswagen had a quirky, charming, we-follow-our-own-set-of-rules image for many, many years. And their groundbreaking “Think Small” advertising campaign still looks fresh today. To thwart growing competition in the economy car field as the 70’s decade dawned, Volkswagen decided to… more»
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
68K Miles and an AM Radio: 1978 Chevrolet El Camino
You know you are getting old when the cars of your youth are becoming the stars of Barn Finds. This 1978 Chevrolet El Camino in Conquista trim for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Richmond, Indiana, reminds me of a… more»
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fully-Assembled Kit Car: 1970 Bradley GT
Bradley Automotive was a producer of fiberglass kits and (to a lesser extent) complete kit cars in the 1970s. The GT, based on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis, was their first and most popular model. The company had a complicated… more»
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1975 Ford F-250 Custom Crew Cab 4×4 4-Speed
Here’s another big box-checker for you pickup fans, and I mean big. A Wimbledon White over Raven Black “Regular Tu-Tone” paint combination is somewhat rare to see, but I like it. The seller has this great-looking 1975 Ford F-250… more»
