A car can find itself in hibernation for many reasons, but the story behind this 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan is one of the more unusual. The owner’s father used this classic as a daily driver until it… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Calling All Cars: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1
Just when you thought domestic performance, especially in an American passenger car, was dead, Chevrolet cooked up the 9C1 police package for their go-to fourth-generation Caprice. The 9C1 had been around for a while, but starting in ’94, it… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Engine Upgrade: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
I don’t think of a Ford Falcon as a compact car, but that’s what Ford marketed them as. They weren’t the first for an American car maker, as the Rambler American was first, but for the big three, the… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
50 Years In The Barn: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and they became bigger and bulkier in appearance than the Tri-Fives (1955-57) that preceded them. Sales would be off that year, perhaps due to the new styling but also because of a U.S…. more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 327 4-Speed
Some people view the 1960s as the muscle car era, while others consider it the decade of the pony car. I prefer to think of it as the era of the horsepower war, as manufacturers slotted ever more powerful… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare RV: 1971 Krager Kustom Koach
When it comes to vehicles that allegedly only saw a few dozen examples ever made, sometimes details get sketchy and are hard to confirm, with a case in point being this 1971 Krager Kustom Coach here on Facebook Marketplace. … more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes, the term “tidy driver” doesn’t seem to do a classic car justice. This 1969 Corvette is a prime example because while it meets that description, its drivetrain combination provides sufficient performance to satisfy the most hardened enthusiast. It… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stunning Older Restoration: 1951 MG TD
Over two decades have passed since this 1951 MG TD underwent a frame-off restoration. Its owner hasn’t tried to wear it out, only covering 1,000 miles behind the wheel since. It still presents beautifully and could be ideal for… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Needs Love: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition
Special edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and most manufacturers will take a swing at the concept at least once. Lincoln proved it could compete with the best by releasing the Designer Editions of its Continental… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Three Owners! 1966 Volkswagen Kombi
This VW bus has stories to tell. Its first owner was a funeral home. Painted green to match the rest of the funereal livery, its chores were limited to hauling flowers. So they say. Next, it was discovered in… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
This Is The End: 1958 Packard 58L Sedan
Here is the ignominious end to one of America’s most prestigious Marques – the Packard. This 1958 “Sedan” as the Packard brochure so named it, and also known officially as Model 58L, was the last model that the storied… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Bargain Luxury: 1974 Buick Electra Limited
As the top model for Buick’s full-sized C-body, the Limited was a stylish luxury car available in a four-door hardtop, two-door hardtop, and two-door Landau model. By 1973, the car had federally mandated 5mph front bumpers. This 1974 Buick… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Convertible Cruiser! 1969 Ford XL 429
I like full-size domestic convertibles and have covered a variety manufactured by all of the usual suspects. What caught my attention in the case of this 1969 Ford XL, besides its very red exterior hue, is the seller’s statement,… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked 10 Years: 1974 AMC Hornet Hatchback
I normally pass up tips that have vertical photos (sigh) and no engine photos, but an AMC Hornet with two doors and a floor-shifted manual transmission sort of makes up for those two cardinal sins. This 1974 AMC Hornet… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
289-Powered Compact Cruiser: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
There seem to be numerous automakers who had success stories followed by a downfall, but probably not too many with roots dating all the way back to the mid-nineteenth century, as that’s when Studebaker was founded primarily to build… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • Announcements • Comment
BF Auctions Ending Soon! Week of 9/4/2023
We have some great auctions ending over the next few days, so be sure to take another look at all these finds! It really is a diverse group, ranging from a big block muscle truck to a fun little… more»
