In 1964, the Caliente was the top-of-the-line Mercury Comet (except for the Cyclone performance model). As a convertible, only about 9,000 copies were built that year, so the number that may survive today likely doesn’t number more than a… more»
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Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Update: Unique 2006 Chrysler 300 Series Custom Ute
UPDATE – As the great philosopher and baseball legend Yogi Berra might’ve said, “It’s Deja Ute all over again.” We featured this unique ute last July and yours truly did the writeup that you’ll find below. It appears the… more»
Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Clean Runabout: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
For years, the Suzuki Samurai was a cheap, off-road beater that was used for as long as its notoriously vulnerable body panels held together. Now, it’s become an actual collector’s item, snatched up from estate sales and local auctions… more»
Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Driver-Grade Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Summer might be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean it is the wrong time to park a classic Convertible in your garage. The weather soon won’t be conducive to drop-top motoring, but the new owner will be… more»
Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Export Model: 1937 Chrysler Convertible Coupe
Chrysler’s pre-war exports were a confusing medley of Dodges sold as Plymouths, Plymouths sold as Chryslers, and Dodges sold as Dodges. The company began its export program during the Great Depression and managed to send about 1100 vehicles overseas… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Hi-Po 352 V8 Powered 1960 Ford Starliner
Ford launched the Galaxie and the Falcon within months of each other, vying for the attention of a voracious car-buying public. The Galaxie was its full-size offering, and in keeping with Ford’s tendency to proliferate submodels, the Starliner was… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Factory Orange 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The automotive landscape was changing in the early 1970s as governments and manufacturers focused on cleaner air and improved vehicle safety. Many enthusiasts decried the changes that sapped engine power and performance, but there will always be a price… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
No Reserve 1968 Pontiac GTO 400 4-Speed
Royal Pontiac, located in Royal Oaks, Michigan, became the unofficial home of high-performance Pontiacs during the 1960s. Its collaborative work with the manufacturer produced some of the most potent vehicles to wear the marque’s badge. This 1969 GTO isn’t… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible
Mercury introduced its Cougar range as a more luxurious alternative to Ford’s Mustang. They did so despite the initial misgivings expressed by the parent company’s management, but it proved to be a wise decision. By the time Mercury closed… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1986 Buick Grand National
We see a few examples of the 1986 Buick Grand National at Barn Finds, which is understandable considering how popular these classics are. Some are extraordinarily well-preserved vehicles with ultra-low odometer readings, while others are tired examples that have… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
GM’s Beetle? 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
I have never known what to make of Chevrolet’s Corvair such as today’s 1962 Monza subject. While I was never a fan, I admired the combined attempt of Chevrolet and GM to build a compact designed to do competitive… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Pint-Size Woodie: 1979 Ford Pinto Country Squire
In 1970-71, three of the U.S. automakers introduced subcompact cars. That included the Chevy Vega, AMC Gremlin, and Ford Pinto. The latter would last the longest (1971-80) and sell the most cars (more than three million units). Interest in… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original 1973 Buick Centurion 455 Convertible
The Centurion is one of those Buick names that doesn’t really seem to get widespread attention, and that’s probably due in part to its short production span, which lasted only from 1971 to 1973. The car was a mid-level… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1972 Pontiac GTO
My, how quickly things can change in the automotive world. The GTO began life as a mid-size muscle car in 1964, reached 96,000 units in sales in 1966, yet couldn’t break the 6,000 number in 1972. Market saturation had… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Wine Country Find: 1985 Ford F-150 4-Speed
Located in dry Sacramento, California for the last 38 years, where I should have moved after high school over 38 years ago, this rust-free, short-bed 1985 Ford F-150 looks like a great truck. That’s dangerously close to one of… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Original With 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
I noticed Plymouth’s Road Runner upon introduction in ’68, but it was the ’69 edition, with its wide, black hood stripes, that really caught my imagination. I wanted one the second I saw it, even though I wasn’t yet… more»
