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»
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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»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Untouched Gem? 1934 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup
We have all witnessed the ascension in popularity of ’60s through mid-’70s pickup trucks, Chevrolet and GMC’s “Action Line” (’67-’72) in particular. They have been really killing it at the usual suspects of high-dollar, televised auctions. I like them… more»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
17-Year Yard Find: 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood
The 1969 model year would be a milestone as Cadillac built its 4-millionth automobile. It had only just crossed the 3-million mark four years earlier. The Fleetwood was the top-of-the-line model which was also the basis for limousine production…. more»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Remarkably Preserved: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
Over the years, I’ve come to admire American Motors even more because they really were the underdogs of underdogs against the mighty “Big Three.” They did quite a bit with very limited resources and didn’t blink twice about competing… more»
Jul 11, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
H-Code Roller: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
This 1969 Dodge Charger appears like somebody borrowed many of the crucial components and left it for dead years ago, but a second glance reveals at least a ray of hope that what’s left does include a handful of… more»
Jul 10, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V8 Short Bed: 1989 Ford F-150
When it comes to pickup trucks, some models and configurations give off a vibe that is downright cool. This is a 1989 Ford F-150 with a V8, short bed, and rear-wheel drive. With great, classic two-tone colors and period-correct… more»
Jul 10, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Trailer Find: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
I wasn’t really sure what to make of this late-model Corvette Grand Sport sitting on a trailer with a host of desirable upgrades. Was it blown up? Crushed in the rear? A victim to some other tragedy that left… more»
Jul 10, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Flashy Restomod: 1930 Ford Model A
The Ford Model A was the successor to the Model T and had the bad fortune of being introduced just before the start of The Great Depression. So only five million copies were built across four years vs. 15… more»
Jul 10, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Parade Ready: 1953 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible
We all know the story of the ’55-’57 Chevy. We have covered them extensively here on BF and there’s probably not much else that can be said. But what about their ’53-’54 predecessors? They’re really not as newsworthy probably… more»
Jul 10, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Just In Time For Summer! 1968 Dodge/Travco 210
Chrysler partnered with Travco in the mid-1960s to build motorhomes based on Dodge underpinnings. This relationship would exist for more than 15 years which resulted in a variety of models and sizes. The 210 got its name from its… more»
