Back in the day, a lot of folks were doing the “See the USA in a Chevrolet” thing. One of the best-selling automobiles in 1963 was the Chevy Impala with more than 552,000 of them ordered as a Sport… more»
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Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 69 Comments
Resto-Mod! 1931 Ford Model A Pickup
What exactly is a resto-mod? The definition is malleable depending on your perspective, but in my mind, it’s a mostly stock-looking vehicle that packs a performance punch well above its factory stats. Sort of a hot rod with a… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 50 Comments
4-Doors/4-Speed! 1968 Dodge Dart Sedan
Dodge redesigned its Dart compact in 1967 and that resulted in a popular car that would continue in production through 1976. Tens of thousands of 4-door sedans were built each year as economical family sedans. But how many of… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
455 V8 Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
As a personal luxury coupe, the Pontiac Grand enjoyed an extensive run from 1962 to 2002. Along with the rest of GM’s mid-size cars, the GP was treated to a redesign in 1973 using the new Colonnade styling technique… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Black-On-Black Black Bird: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
If you like your mid-60’s personal luxury cars black-on-black and with a black power convertible top as well, this could be the car for you. This “Unique in All the world” 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is part of a… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Same Family Since New: 1956 Chrysler Windsor
From 1939 through most of the 1960s, the Windsor was Chrysler’s “everyman” car, an automobile for those who wanted a Chrysler but weren’t ready to spring for a New Yorker or Imperial. This 1956 Windsor 6-passenger station wagon was… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Significant Mods! 1946 Ford Hot Rod Pickup
A couple of days ago, I suggested that a hot rod conversion was a likely fate for Ford vehicles of a particular era – primarily from the ’30s decade. Some readers took exception to my suggesting that old Fords… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
340 V8 Clone Project: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
Intending to make the Dart more attractive to youthful buyers, Dodge introduced the Dart Swinger in 1969 as a 2-door hardtop to replace the somewhat stodgy-looking 2-door sedan. You could get a Swinger from mild to wild (sort of),… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
V8 Go By FoMoCo: 1973 Triumph Stag
Man, do I like this car! And, as I cruise prior Stag coverage here on BF, I have learned that engine transplants are apparently pretty common. But beyond its upgraded powerplant, this 1973 Triumph Stag is in magnificent shape… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Meet the car that either nearly killed the Corvette – or made it better. It was the golden era of V8 motors, and every maker was offering one somewhere in its lineup. But the Corvette, which as a sports… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stalled Rejuvenation: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
The U.S. economy experienced a pull-back (recession) in 1958 and that affected most U.S. automobile manufacturers. Cadillac may have felt the bit a little more than others as their cheapest product was $4,600, quite the tidy sum in those… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Documents And No Reserve: 1987 Lincoln Continental
When I think of a Lincoln Continental, this sawed-off bustle-back version isn’t what comes to mind – it’s just stunted-looking. The corresponding Town Car, to my eyes, is more in line with how a Lincoln should present itself. Regardless,… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rusty Roller: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1969 and later Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most often cloned mid-size muscle cars. That’s because it ceased to be a series of its own after 1968, meaning they’re hard to prove without documentation from the… more»
Jul 8, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pint-Sized Classic: 1967 Lotus Seven Go Kart
A passion for classic cars is instinctive and usually develops early. However, the knowledge and skills required to maintain and restore such vehicles are generally learned. If you have been left surveying a scene of devastation with the words… more»
Jul 8, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1 of 544: 1973 Pontiac GTO 455
By 1973, the once-hot mid-size Pontiac GTO was a shadow of its former self, at least in terms of demand. It was a one-year generation car as all of GM’s intermediates were redesigned that season. In 1974, the GTO… more»
Jul 8, 2023 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Sedanet Survivor: 1941 Buick Special Fastback Coupe
This feature is a sentimental one for me – a Buick being sold from Monte Shelton Motors. Until he passed away four years ago, Monte was a fixture in the Pacific Northwest vintage car community, responsible for spearheading many… more»
