As a curious, geeky car kid growing up in the 60’s, I remember seeing these Mercurys with their bizarre-looking slanted rear glass that could raise up and down. Wha?? One of their TV commercials showed a little girl asleep… more»
Auctions Ending Soon
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barn Find 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 Roadster
The other day I was reading an article about the Sunbeam Harrington, a small-production car based on the Alpine. The author noted that every Harrington known had been restored. While Jaguar XKEs are far more numerous than Harringtons, I… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Fiberglass Field Find: Devin Body
The physical deterioration of some project candidates will lead enthusiasts to place them in the “too hard” basket. However, some are so cheap they will leave potential buyers second-guessing whether they should accept the challenge of tackling a build…. more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1-of-1: 1991 Ford F-150 Ramp Truck
One of the most significant hurdles to hauler ownership is maneuverability. These vehicles can be unwieldy, making accessing parking lots and tight environments virtually impossible. This 1991 Ford F-150 could alleviate that problem. It is a genuine 1-of-1 prototype… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare 5-Speed: 1985 Jaguar XJ-S
Whenever an enthusiast’s thoughts turn to the Jaguar XJ-S, they almost invariably imagine a luxurious Grand Tourer featuring the glorious but insanely complicated V12 engine. However, this 1985 example is a captive import featuring a rare 5-speed manual performing… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Ford Bronco
If you look beyond the surface corrosion and tired paint, this 1978 Ford Bronco offers a lot to a potential new owner. Returning it to a presentable state should be straightforward because it appears there is no penetrating rust… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1968 Chrysler Newport Sportsgrain Convertible
Appearing to be wearing Consort Blue Metallic paint, this 1968 Chrysler Newport Sportsgrain Convertible is one unique car. The wheels aren’t stock, of course, but this car is so inexpensive right now that for anyone wanting to turn a… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Hot SUV: 1992 GMC Typhoon
Remember GMC’s 1991 muscle truck, the Syclone? It was a one-year offering and it was replaced by the Typhoon, an SUV, for 1992 and 1993. It used the same turbocharged 4.3-liter V6, so it was as equally capable as… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Customized Car/Boat! 1995 GMC Yukon
What do you get when you combine a large SUV with a speedboat? Why, you get a monster car/boat, of course. But it won’t float, so please don’t try. It’s strictly for street use and should turn heads wherever… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Only 9K Miles!? 1967 Fiat 500L
I’m not certain how long Fiat is for this U.S. world. It seems that their domestic reappearance, courtesy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), is now threatened under FCA’s incorporation into Stellantis. Art of Gears author, Matthew Wolfe wrote a… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Mopar Muscle: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
As the hot muscle car market of the 1960s began to take heat from insurance companies, some manufacturers started beefing up their compacts. Smaller, lighter cars like the Plymouth Duster were treated to more power to hang on to… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Affordable Convertible? 1966 Ford Mustang 4-Speed
At first glance, I thought this was a really sharp-looking 1966 Ford Mustang convertible. And considering how many that we cover here on BF, it takes something special with a first-gen Mustang to get me to take a second… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
In 1970, Chrysler produced two “pony cars” that were designed to compete on the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) circuit – the Dodge Challenger T/A and the Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda. Both were limited-production autos that were built for… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Turbocharged Drop-Top! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder
In the 1960s, Chevrolet offered two compact cars, the Chevy II and the Corvair. The former was thoroughly conventional by Detroit standards (front-engine, water-cooled), while the latter was anything but. Like the VW Beetle, the Corvair had a rear-mounted,… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original 265: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan
Tri-Five Chevrolets remain a favorite among enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. It doesn’t matter whether the aim is a faithful restoration or a custom approach, the ready availability and affordability of parts off the shelf means there is something… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1966 Dodge Charger
The 1960s was an exciting era in automotive history, with models emerging that would become iconic. It was a decade that brought us the Mustang, Camaro, Firebird, Barracuda, Marlin, and, in 1996, the Dodge Charger. Our feature car is… more»
