By 1974, Chevrolet’s muscular sports car had begun to transform into a grand touring automobile. The big-block V8 was in its last year and the convertible body style would be gone a year later (but returned in 1986). The… more»
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Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Travelall Over: 1968 International Ready to Road Trip
I’m not really sure if this is a good idea, or not, but I’m trending towards yes. The price on this 1968 International Travelall, up for auction here on ebay, is cheap enough right now. That number is just… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • Exclusives • 38 Comments
BF Exclusive: Rare 1963 Apollo 5000 GT
UPDATE – The seller has decided to lower their asking price! For a truly cosmopolitan approach to automobile manufacturing, look no further than the ultra-rare Apollo. The brainchild of Californian Milt Brown, the Apollo was conceived in 1961 when… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1936 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Convertible With Curtiss Aerocar Trailer!
As impressive as modern RVs are, I can’t help but feel that this unique pair would make for the most interesting and impressive way of traveling the country. This 1936 Pierce-Arrow 1245 Convertible Coupe is an exquisite machine, with… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cali Valley Find: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Here’s a car that’s older than most of us and looking for its next career: a 1930 Ford Model A rumble-seat coupe, listed on eBay, bid to $11,100, no reserve. The seller is Dean’s Hot Rods with 100% positive… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Park Lane Perfect: 1967 Mercury Convertible
When is a full-size Ford, not a Ford? When it’s a 1967 Mercury Park Lane convertible like today’s Pacific Palisades, California discovery. Mercury had lost a lot of its uniqueness by ’67 but there were some things, still, to… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Car Of The Year! 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Coupe
Motor Trends‘ Car of the Year! That’s right, Chevrolet’s downsized B-body, a radical departure from its previous version, won MT’s coveted award for ’77. Other GM B-bodies followed suit but Chevy got the award, I guess, because it was… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Early Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang Rangoon Red
Though a lot has been written about 1964 or 1964 ½ Ford Mustangs, there really was no such thing. They were all titled 1965 models, including the early ones from the launch in April 1964. The seller’s convertible seems… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
1 of 500? 1969 Dodge Dart GT Sport
In 1969, much of the Dodge noise in the performance scene came from the Charger and Super Bee, both mid-size automobiles. Sometimes overlooked is that you could also get a Dart equipped as a street racer, too, the GT… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Hot Collectible! 1983 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler
Flush with cash from its 1979 partnership with Renault, AMC (American Motors Corporation) scrambled to get into the popular Asian-dominated mini-truck market with a stretched Jeep, the CJ-8 Scrambler. This 1983 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler in Peyton, Colorado comes to… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
13B Rotary Powered: 1970 Bradley GT
We all know the issue with kit cars: they look cool as heck but have seriously underwhelming powerplants and chassis. Most all of them have a Volkswagen air-cooled engine residing out back, which takes the sheen off those sexy… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes invariably attract attention when they hit the market, with the impact heightened if they feature a big-block under the hood. This 1969 model ticks those boxes and features some custom touches a new owner could reverse… more»
Jul 27, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1976 Ford F-250 Explorer
When the words “No Reserve” appear in any classic auction, the vehicle in question will attract attention. That makes the subdued bidding action on this 1976 Ford F-250 Explorer surprising. The seller opened the auction at a modest sum… more»
Jul 27, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Oldsmobile released the 442 as a muscle car aimed at buyers who desired the ideal combination of acceleration and luxury. The one trait it shared with many vehicles of that type is that engine power peaked in 1970. Our… more»
Jul 27, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Impressive Cruiser: 1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
Earlier in the week I opined about Cadillac’s place in a downsized automotive world. The topic of this discussion was spurred on by a 1984 Eldorado Biarritz which I stated was not my favorite but added, “I’m usually a… more»
Jul 27, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Project Hatchback: 1973 MGB GT
The first MG skittered out of Morris Garages Limited in 1925, with a bull nose and bicycle wheels. A procession of gradually more evolved cars followed, flowing like a river, until 1980. Most of these sold very well indeed…. more»
