The LJ20 was a small, Jeep-like Japanese vehicle that was seldom seen in the U.S. It came about as the result of an acquisition made by Suzuki in 1970. This 1972 edition appears to be a low-mileage survivor that… more»
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Jan 23, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Affordable British Project: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Choosing the right car as a project candidate can be a battle. Buyers need to balance what they can afford against what they are capable of restoring. That’s where cars like this 1967 Sunbeam Alpine fit into the equation…. more»
Jan 23, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
1965 Mercury Montclair Breezeway Z-Code 390 V8
The name for Mercury’s mid-level car in this era is said to be taken from a city close to the company’s new manufacturing plant in Mahwah, NJ. It’s a good thing they didn’t call this car a Yonkers. This… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1-of-19: 1953 Chrysler Special by Ghia
For some people, the Ghia name is immediately associated with a luxury trim level of some domestic Ford models. However, there is more to Carrozzeria Ghia than a mere badge because it has designed and produced bodies for concept… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Dirt Cheap: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
It is hard to argue that Pontiac did not start the personal luxury car craze with its introduction of the third generation Grand Prix in 1969. Pontiac’s fourth generation Grand Prix was built from 1973 to 1977 and sold… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Running-Capable Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s GTO is usually credited with starting the American muscle car movement, but that really should apply to intermediates (the Chrysler 300 in the mid-1950s came first). After busting sales expectations in 1964 as an option on the Tempest/LeMans,… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
429 Cobra Jet? 1972 Ford Country Squire
Ford Country Squire station wagons, such as this 1972 example, are regular visitors to BF’s webpages – and the older, the better. What caught my attention with this wagon are the references to “Ford Cobra 429” and “429 Cobra… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
17k Miles! 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Convertible
The Continental has a bit of a confusing history, as the first generation cars were branded as and produced by Lincoln. But when the second generation was introduced for the 1956 model year, Ford came up with the moniker… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Camaro Pickup! 1991 Chevrolet “El Camaro”
The El Camino, Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup”, was discontinued in 1987. Apparently, someone wished that had not happened and decided to convert a 1991 Camaro into one, resulting in what you might call an “El Camaro.” We don’t know how… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
23k Miles! 1998 Ford Mustang GT
After a long and successful run of the Fox body cars, Ford introduced its fourth-generation Mustang for the 1994 model year, with the first significant redesign in 15 years. Like its predecessor, a GT model was available, with the… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
45k Mile Survivor: 1973 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in the full-size Buick line-up in 1971 and would have a short tenure at just three model years. Sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra, the Centurion was the sporty big Buick. This 1973 example… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Ford V4 Powered: 1972 Saab 96
Quirky drivetrains, odd styling, a rallying background, and a fanbase that seems to love them to the moon and back. That kind of sums up the Saab 96 in a nutshell, which superseded the company’s 93 in 1960. The… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Desirable Project Car: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
It’s common knowledge that an original Shelby Cobra is a car that will almost never be found as a basketcase project. Sure, you may find one that is a barn find in every sense of the word, but in… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Never Modified: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
In a world where performance car prices seemingly go up and up without any rational justification, the Ford Mustang SVO remains a solid bargain among rare 1980s rides. This 1986 SVO is a two-owner car that remains highly original… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Restore or Restomod? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
After the debacle that was the Edsel, Ford Management was naturally gun-shy about approving any radical new vehicles in the early 1960s. Lee Iacocca always claimed to be the “father” of the Mustang, bombarding the Management Board with market… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 37 Genuine Miles!
I am not generally given to making bold or rash statements, but I’m willing to stick out my neck and state that I doubt you will ever find a better and more original example of the 1979 Pontiac Trans… more»
