When the subcompact car challenge was launched by U.S. automakers in 1970, there were three new contenders: the Chevy Vega, Ford Pinto, and the AMC Gremlin. The first two were all-new cars, while the latter was a rework of… more»
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Jun 11, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Dry Climate Survivor: 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park
I once believed people bought Station Wagons out of necessity rather than personal preference. I couldn’t see why someone would opt for a vehicle I considered cumbersome when these Wagons were generally derived from what I felt were more… more»
Jun 11, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Turbo Coupe: 1986 Subaru XT GL-10
Like any toxic relationship, I have a weird obsession with the Subaru XT. As some of you long-timers may recall, I embarked on a project with the six-cylinder version of one of these wedge-coupes way back when, and immediately… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
66K Original Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
This 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS looks like a very clean example that is attracting strong bidding at the moment, $22,600 currently on the board and a few days left in the auction. While we see these cars pop up… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Hot Rod Potential: 1959 Divco Model U
Divco (Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company) was founded by George Bacon in 1926 when he left Detroit Electrical Vehicle Company because his boss would not entertain the idea of using a gasoline engine in its delivery vehicles for better range… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Many enthusiasts will argue that any classic is only original once and that preservation is preferable to restoration if the vehicle isn’t in danger of dissolving at the hands of rust issues. That brings us to this 1969 Mustang… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
30 Years Owned: 1991 Volvo 240
One of the most instantly recognizable classics from the 90s-era class of cars is the Volvo 240. Used by everyone from teachers to accountants to senior citizens to students, it is associated with being a dependable (if not slightly… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
21K Original Miles: 1998 Porsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster is by now known as one of the most accessible modern sports cars, often times available for reasonble money in what has otherwise been a white-hot marketplace. The combination of mid-engined design with Porsche’s renowned chassis… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Ford could have been forgiven if it had retired the Bronco badge following the end of First Generation production in 1977. However, it persisted, and the company found itself with a hit due to Second Generation sales figures. This… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored 34 Years: 1979 AMC Spirit AMX V8
The Spirit was AMC’s successor to the quirky subcompact Gremlin, though it used the same platform as its predecessor. It was produced from 1979 through 1983, with an “image” edition called the Spirit AMX in the first two years…. more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Pop quiz. When is a triple-black classic not a triple-black classic? The answer is when it is this 1972 Corvette Convertible. This is a rock-solid driver with a claimed 58,000 original miles on the clock. However, it has undergone… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Matching Numbers: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
The mid-size muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was quickly followed by a similar (but smaller) push in the 1970s in the compact market segment. For example, Chevy had the Nova SS 350 (and 396) which led to the… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 50 Comments
24k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Granada Ghia
Dipping a toe into the waters of classic car ownership for the first time can be daunting. Justifying spending a considerable sum on what is essentially a hobby can be challenging, and many enthusiasts resign themselves to a life… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Packard Substitute? 1940 Chevrolet Business Coupe
“You won’t ever find such an honest car” the seller tells us. Hmmm… now there’s an opening a line for you. He also states, “FINAL PRICE DROP“. Really? Of course, I don’t know what the prior price was so… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • Auctions • 26 Comments
Make An Offer: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
Few things are sadder than being forced to part with a beloved classic due to circumstances beyond your control. That is the story behind this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is an eye-catching turnkey proposition that needs little to… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Concours Station Wagon
Project builds can stall for various reasons, leaving owners with little choice but to part with their prized classic. One of the most heartbreaking is when an owner passes away before they enjoy the fruits of their labor, leaving… more»
