Oldsmobile broke new ground in 1966 when it released its Toronado as a Personal Luxury Car. It was the first American-designed and built front-wheel-drive model since the demise of the Cord 812 in 1937. The drivetrain configuration proved a… more»
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Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rare K-Code 289 V8: 1963 Ford Fairlane
Ford decided to add a mid-sized product between the compact Falcon and full-size Galaxie. That happened in 1962, and the company repositioned the well-known Fairlane nameplate for consumer familiarity. During the car’s first generation, most were sold as family… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Award Winner: 1978 Datsun B210 GX Hatchback
During the 1960s and 1970s, Japanese manufacturers enjoyed a well-earned reputation for producing affordable and fuel-efficient compact and sub-compact models. This 1978 Datsun B210 GX Hatchback is a perfect example of that approach, and this one is better than… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
With Christmas fast approaching, I can’t think of a better time for classic car enthusiasts to buy themselves something special to park under their tree. It could be small, but pulling out the stops with a car like this… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Put An LS In It! 1949 Diamond T Dairy Van
We come across some pretty unusual things here on BF, or maybe I should say that barn finders like T.J. come up with some pretty unusual things. A case in point is this 1949 Diamond T truck outfitted with… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stalled Race Roller: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Mustang and sold quite well upon its introduction in 1967. The 1968 models were little changed, and most were sold with a V8 engine like this one had when it left… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Modern Beater?: 2003 Mustang Mach 1
Say “Mustang Mach 1,” and you conjure up images of a rip-snorting late-1960s muscle machine, with a hood scoop and other body enhancements that either make the car go faster, or look like they could do so. This is… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Dentside 4×4: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger
While technically falling just outside the era of being an actual Highboy, this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 appears to have a bit of a lift on it. Round headlights went away for the 1979 model year, at least… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
23k-Mile Time Capsule: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
With an eBay user name of mopar6930, one might think this seller has sole allegiance to just Chrysler products, so it’s a bit surprising to find his only offering on that site is a Chevrolet. However, when it’s a… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Barn Yard Find: 1974 BMW 3.0 CSi
The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the most collectible BMWs made in the last few decades, but that doesn’t mean every example that comes up for sale is worthy of restoration. One the tragic flaws about the E9… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
From an Estate: 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena Coupe
In the beginning, Ferrari the company was Enzo Ferrari the man – possessed of a strong ego, obsessed with his cars, a perfectionist. His company emphasized racing and made road cars to keep the race program healthy. Production was… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Buried For 26 Years: 1979 Lancia HPE
Lancia Automobiles is a long-lived car builder in Italy that never had a lot of success selling vehicles in the U.S. market. The Beta was an “entry-level luxury car” and the HPE, like the seller’s example, was one of… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
29K-Mile Upgraded 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
We’ve talked about vehicle wish lists here before and mine is loaded with some unusual ones, like a Subaru 360 Young S, a Comuta-Car EV, and other oddballs. That being said, most of my list consists of trucks, usually… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
440 V8 4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Project
With the redesign of its intermediates in 1968, Dodge ramped up its game in the performance arena. The Coronet and the relatively new Charger got an R/T edition which brought along a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard fare…. more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barn Found Too Late? 1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan
This one hurts a bit. At one point not too long ago, a ’30s convertible sedan was guaranteed to be worth restoring, because you could almost certainly break even on your investment. Today, I’m having a hard time seeing… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Airport Find: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
I’m old enough that I remember when a black-on-black car was considered elegant, but the seller describes this 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV as being sinister in black-on-black. Maybe that’s a bit of what TV reality car shows have… more»
