Velvet Hammer: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3

After consuming sufficient automotive TV, web, or print content, most motorheads learn about the “Mercedes sedan with the limousine motor.” While not as widely recognized in the United States as, say, a 1969 Charger, even muscle-car fans know that,… more»

Colorado Cougar: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Envisioned as a “man’s car that a Mustang owner could step up to,” the Cougar debuted in 1967 at six inches longer than its Mustang sibling and with three extra inches of wheelbase. These dimensions and Mercury’s styling gave… more»

Two Owners From New: 1937 Ford Two-Door

Now this is what real patina looks like! Recently removed from where it’s been stored since 1968 (!), this 1937 Ford two-door has only had two owners from new. It’s being offered for sale here on eBay and is located… more»

Grandma’s Car? 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

At first glance, this 1979 Malibu looks like the typical relic of days gone by. To most people driving past, this is just grandma’s old brown Malibu pulled from the pasture it was put out to after she stopped… more»

Beetle Truck: 1969 Volkswagen Kit Car

I don’t know how to feel about this, but the more I look at it the more I think I like it! It may be a little odd, and a little disproportionate, but this Beetle pickup conversion looks to… more»

Shorty Station Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet

While some of us like two-door station wagons, this ’56 Chevrolet brings a whole new meaning. Shortened at some point in its life, this “wagon” has undergone a major transformation. In ready to drive condition this custom shorty would… more»

Two Wheel Revival: 1969 Sears Allstate SR125

Sears and Roebuck is easily one of the earliest and most recognizable mail order catalog companies. Making the American way of life easier since the turn of last century, Sears has offered mail order home kits, cars, bicycles, and… more»

Rarely This Nice: 1991 Ford Aerostar 4WD

Workhorses are vital to any gearhead’s personal fleet, a vehicle that can be relied upon when the other more finicky projects are under the knife. The Ford Aerostar is an excellent example of such a vehicle, but they rarely… more»

BF AUCTION: 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado Convertible

Alright, so this Toronado wasn’t found in a barn, but it was discovered in a garage where it has spent the past 15 years. It currently has just 74k miles on the odometer and is still in fantastic condition… more»

BF AUCTION: 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

This Mercury comes from my personal collection and could be very nice driver for someone. I actually found it on the lot of a local charity dealership. Normally people only donate cars that are worn out and not worth… more»

Nite Edition: 1991 Ford Bronco

Not much time remains on this limited-edition Ford Bronco Nite edition, listed with a clean bill of health by the seller and with the reserve unmet. These were strictly cosmetic in nature, but the Nite editions are so rarely… more»

Six Cylinder Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Nova

While you could option the compact Chevy Nova with a high powered V8 to make it a muscle car, most were optioned with the thrifty inline six. Of course, as factory built muscle cars started going up in value… more»

Lovely Survivor: 1959 Borgward Isabella

Here’s a car many have never seen and few would regret. Very few were imported, so they were not common, even in 1959. Compared to American cars of the time they were quite small but they were larger than… more»

Unrestored 16 Valve: 1991 VW GTI

The seller of an untouched Volkswagen GTI 16 Valve claims to have driven the car for less than 100 miles after searching for two years for one. That’s a strange way to enjoy a car you’ve longed for, so… more»

Weirder Than A 2CV: 1969 Citroen Weekender

Here’s something you don’t see every day. Thanks to Pat L. who spotted this unusual find here on Craigslist in Seattle, Washington, though the… car? truck? thing? itself is located in Alaska. Citroen mated the front of its ubiquitous… more»

All Original First-Gen: 1981 Toyota Celica Supra

Here’s another one of those cars that were once so common—at least in southern California, where I grew up—that it was easy to overlook their significance, but have now all but disappeared. This 1981 Toyota Celica Supra represents the… more»

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