Muscle car fans of all ages would love to own one of Oldsmobile’s heavy hitters of 1969, such as the white and gold Hurst/Olds or a W-31 Cutlass with its frenetic 350 small block. Less well-known are the grocery… more»
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Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 832 Project: 1969 Buick GS Stage I
Muscle cars were all the rage in 1969, especially with mid-size automobiles. Over at General Motors, you had the Pontiac GTO, Chevy Chevelle SS, Oldsmobile 442, and Buick’s Gran Sport (or GS). The GS was the most opulent of… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stunning Restoration: 1940 Buick Eight Two-Door
Sorry, I had to dip into the ’40s again. You’d think these vehicles would attract value-seekers at some point, despite the less-than-sporty driving experience. This 1940 Buick Eight two-door is offered here on eBay for $14,500; it comes out… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Work-In-Process: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevrolet Chevelle remained at the top of the mid-size sales chart in 1971 though demand had softened. A styling update brought single headlights to the party where duals had resided since the car was launched in 1964. This… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Shortster Survivor: 1973 Harley-Davidson X-90
Affectionately known as a “Shortster” by many, but not by those who don’t like small motorcycles. For them, there’s no affection for these tiny Italian bikes, even if they do wear the Harley-Davidson name. This 1973 Harley-Davidson X-90 is… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Running Barn Find: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom
From 1964 to 1972, the Skylark would serve as Buick’s primary mid-size car, on par with Chevrolet’s Chevelle Malibu. These cars were redesigned in 1968 and had perhaps the most “dominant” styling of that era of GM’s intermediates. This… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Code Z Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, here’s a nice green-themed beauty for your eyes to feast on. No, it’s not the shade of green that the Emerald Isle is known for, but it’s an attractive green and really… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • Classifieds • 7 Comments
BF Classified: 1999 GMC K2500 Suburban 454
With warmer weather on our doorstep, it is only natural for many people’s thoughts to turn to cross-country adventures and summer family vacations. Often, the challenge is finding the ideal vehicle that will cover the miles effortlessly while providing… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • Auctions • 36 Comments
BF Auction: 1989 Lincoln Town Car
Lincoln used the Town Car name for a long time, first as a trim level and then as a dedicated model. When it became its own model in 1981, it proved to be one of Lincoln’s best sellers, and… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mostly Original 1970 Dodge Charger 500
After spending its life with two families, this claimed 86,700 mile classic seeks a new caretaker. The 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Sebastopol, California wears aftermarket wheels in the style of original Magnum 500 wheels, eight inches in width… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
440 Transplant – 1966 Dodge Coronet 500
Dog dish hub caps on black steelies give a stealthy look to this drop-top Dodge. The 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible in Pottstown, Pennsylvania left the factory with a 318 Polysphere and now packs a 440 and a strip-oriented… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
16k Miles? 1942 Chrysler C-34 Royal Sedan
Diehard automotive historians will, in spite of themselves, always be fascinated by cars of the 1942 model year. The circumstances behind their rarity casts a pall over their study, but they also engender some patriotic pride, because industrial cities… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mild Rod: 1970 Volkswagen Squareback
Who among us has owned a VW Squareback? Mine was an orange ’72 with a strong engine, rot in the heater vents, and one of the least precise gearshifts ever. I loved that car, but my secretary’s son loved… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cheeky Italian: 1969 Fiat 850 Sedan
Fiat sparked a revolution in car-ownership with its first mass-produced post-war car, the 600. Launched in 1955, it was tiny, stylish, underpowered – and better at sheltering its inhabitants than a motorcycle. Its cheap price, charming looks, and handy… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Survivor Wagon: 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon from the days of the “woodies” through most of the rest of the 20th Century. From the 1950s forward, the Country Squire used imitation wood paneling on the body sides and… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
50K-Miles: 1980 Subaru DL Front-Drive Wagon
In Subaru lingo, I don’t think DL stands for “Decontented-Leone”, but that’s basically what the DL models were compared to the fancier GL hatchbacks, four-door sedans, BRATs, and station wagons. This 1980 Subaru DL wagon, sometimes known as a… more»
