There has long been debate about when that miserable period known as The Malaise Era ended. Some point to the 1990s, while others believe that evolving automotive technology produced light at the end of the tunnel by the second… more»
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Jul 16, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
30K Mile Farm Find: 1981 Dodge Aries K Wagon
Sometimes the most historic vehicles are among the least collectible in the marketplace. This is generally the case for Chrysler’s K-platform cars. When Chrysler bet all the marbles on this front-wheel-drive platform, the company’s failure in the marketplace would… more»
Jul 16, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette With 58k Original Miles
The C4 Corvette spent many years in the wilderness, but the bidding action on this exceptionally tidy 1992 example demonstrates that these classics are experiencing ready acceptance in the current market. There is little to criticize with this survivor,… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Classified Find: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Custom
When an owner customizes a classic car, the changes will often evolve as time passes. However, there are sometimes exceptions to that rule, which this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am perfectly demonstrates. The custom touches across this car represent a… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Vintage 4WD: 1987 Suzuki Samurai
The Suzuki Samurai has the distinction of worldwide sales under nearly countless nameplates. It derived from a 4×4 made in 1967 by Hope Motors in Japan, called the ON360. Its primary virtue was offroad ability – other than that… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
French Racing Blue: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Aspen debuted in 1976 as the successor to Dodge’s venerable Dart compact. But the car suffered quality control issues right out of the gate that resulted in a flurry of recalls. It took a while, but most of… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Twin Carburetors! 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 454
Yes, you read that right. This is a 1965 Chevy Impala Super Sport. But It has a tricked-out 454 cubic inch V8 where a 396 once was. The car appears to be in magnificent condition and presents otherwise as… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 52 Comments
1 of 494: 1978 Plymouth Volare Super Coupe
If you don’t remember the Plymouth Super Coupe, don’t feel bad as the car was only built for one year (1978) and in small numbers (less than 500). Dodge also had the Aspen Super Coupe which was nearly the… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
SAD SHO: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO (Parts Car?)
Okay, in an effort to be more like Claude Rains, I’ll have to be absolutely transparent about this one. When I read the ad, the main photo shown was of the SHO’s gray interior that looks well preserved for… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Second Time Around: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350
Right off the bat, if this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 looks familiar, it’s for two reasons. One, we cover a ton of these on BF and they all start to look alike. Two, we have covered this one… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Behind The Barn Find: 1964 Land Rover Series IIA
When it comes to 4x4s, Land Rover’s Series of trucks is an icon around the globe. They are simple, rugged, and seriously capable off-roads. Unfortunately, they are prone to serious rust issues and getting difficult to find here in… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 of 41 Panther Pink? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge was the last U.S. automaker to field a “pony car” as the Challenger didn’t debut until 1970, more than five years after the Ford Mustang took the market by storm. It shared its new E-body platform with the… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Clean 4WD 5-Speed: 1984 Chevrolet S-10
With the cost factors and sheer size of many modern-day trucks, it’s refreshing to sometimes revisit the days when pickups were more affordable and generally smaller, yet still capable of performing most hauling tasks their owners were expecting while… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
The final generation of the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant compacts (1967-76) produced some generally reliable automobiles, but their initial styling wouldn’t do much to raise the pulse. So, Dodge added the Swinger 2-door hardtop in 1969 and Plymouth… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Heavy Duty Family Hauler: 1996 GMC Suburban 4×4
There are some vehicles that have achieved “classic” status far sooner than others, the the GMC Suburban is one that stands out among other modern SUVs. The Suburban is one of those rare vehicles that can be considered a… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
25K Original Miles: 1993 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T
There are few cars that remain hidden from the eyes of collectors, especially with how digitized the car world has become. In the blink of an eye, a vehicle can begin rapidly climbing in value because one expert or… more»
