The 1969 model year was another banner one for Chevrolet and its Chevelle mid-size offering. More than a half-million of them were built in a variety of body styles. But only 8,443 convertibles came with Malibu badging and a… more»
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Jul 12, 2023 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF Auction: 1978 MG Midget 1500 Convertible
Here at BF HQ, we’ve had a number of MG Midgets and Austin Healey Sprites. And there’s a simple reason why, they offer a lot of smiles per dollar, well, at least when they are in good driving condition…. more»
Jul 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 12: 1997 Duesenberg Estate Car
Built In the image of the 1929 Duesenberg II Roadster came the Duesenberg Estate Car. It was a glorified golf cart that was no doubt built for those who already had everything else. It was electric-powered and loaded with… more»
Jul 12, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
67k-Mile Survivor! 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon
Chrysler sort of rocked the boat for the family-hauler market when it introduced the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager as new 1984 models, not that this was a bad thing other than it did start to challenge the future… more»
Jul 12, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Florida Car! 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Lincoln’s 1955-56 Continental Mark II was intended to be the height of automotive luxury and excellence. It was largely hand-built, only small quantities were produced, and Ford Motor Co. lost money on each one they sold. Fast forward a… more»
Jul 12, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
No Reserve Street Van: 1977 Dodge Tradesman
Despite being from an era that seems far removed from our current society that’s obsessed with short-term thinking as it relates to the future of the automobile, the classic street van is still quite popular among automotive enthusiasts. Typically,… more»
Jul 12, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Garage Find Project: 1983 Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 has perpetually been the “affordable” Porsche. This means it’s the one that always gets kicked to the curb when garage space is tight or the budget is slashed. However, this does not make it an undesirable… more»
Jul 12, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Stunning Museum Find: 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport
Beauty is a subjective matter. This is especially true in the automotive world. A car that leaves one person feeling weak at the knees may stir no emotions in another. I will bravely state that I believe the First… more»
Jul 12, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Well Kept Sixties Icon: 1963 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
If you are a fan of the cinema, then you are familiar with some of Tinseltown’s real stars: the cars. In Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” one of the stars was a cream-colored 1966 Cadillac Coupe… more»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 73 Comments
ALCO-Built in 1913: Florida East Coast Steam Locomotive #113
From tractors to railcars in one day? Catnip to a cat! I’ll write about anything weird. Nevadahalftrack submitted this handsome American Locomotive Company (ALCO) steam locomotive built in 1913. (Anyone know what else ALCO made, starting in 1906? And… more»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
More 4-Door Fun! 1966 Chevrolet BelAir
I did some research to see how many 1966 Chevrolets, of all stripes, that we have covered on BF and I lost count. The list went on and on and it’s just endemic of the banner year blowout that… more»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored Ten Years: 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II Convertible
The Jensen-Healey was conceived as a replacement for the Austin-Healey but the car was plagued from the outset by poor decisionmaking. Donald Healey chose Jensen Motors – a partner in the production of the Austin-Healey – to manufacture the… more»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Treasure-Trove Of Lotus Europas And Parts
People are sure funny. Here’s a collection, here on eBay in Hendersonville, North Carolina (home of Johnny Cash!), of a huge collection of Lotus Europas and parts. You’d think that at least one of them would be running, wouldn’t… more»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Open-Air Summer Fun! 1961 Rambler American
The Rambler American, built by American Motors, was one of the first compact cars marketed by a U.S. automaker. With roots in its Nash heritage, the American debuted in 1958, was quickly joined by the Studebaker Lark in 1959,… more»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Extended Wheelbase! 1970 Triumph TR6
The Triumph TR6 was a British-built sports car that was in production from 1969 to 1976. Out of nearly 92,000 assemblies, about 90% of them were exported to the U.S. This example is a one-of-a-kind custom edition where 19… more»
Jul 11, 2023 • Auctions • 27 Comments
BF Auction: 7k Mile 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500!
Hindsight is 20:20 vision. I would be willing to wager that every classic car enthusiast looks back at a particular vehicle and wishes they’d bought one when the opportunity arose. If you harbor those feelings towards the 2004 Chevrolet… more»
