In the days of old, when American manufacturers still produced Station Wagons, most buyers chose them because of their practicality. However, a few weren’t thrilled with owning boring family transport, and companies like Pontiac catered to those who wanted… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: Pontiac Collection Liquidation!
We are very excited to announce that we are helping find new homes for an entire collection of Pontiacs! A while back, reader TJ, sent us a tip about a craigslist ad in which the person posting the ad… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • Classifieds • 12 Comments
Parts Car Included: 1959 Mercury Colony Park Wagon
The car is a rare one, a 1959 Mercury Colony Park, from the era when station wagons were kings of the road. This is a particularly curvaceous example of the breed, built during peak fin. It has enough chrome… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
4-Speed Drop Top: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
When it comes to project cars, starting with a car that has a few key boxes checked makes a lot of sense. For Corvette buyers, there are endless choices for different eras and configurations to pick from, so digging… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
32K Miles! 1972 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible
One of the central themes that get bandied about, here on BF, has been the steeply ascendent pricing of the usual collectible (and some non-collectible!) suspects, you know, first-gen (’67-’69) Camaros, ’68-’72 GM A-bodies, Shelby Mustangs, anything from Mopar,… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Well Begun! 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
Legendary hot-rodder Mary Poppins once quipped that “Well begun is half done,” and while we don’t know the back-story on this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro, the Hamburg, New York project seems to have been well begun indeed. No VIN or… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
59,000 Miles, Four Speed, Original: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
While the Trans Am name is synonymous with Burt Reynolds and his magnum opus “Smokey and the Bandit,” the sportier version of the Pontiac Firebird was around a lot longer than that. If you are looking for a very… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Presidential Limo! 1964 Imperial Crown Ghia
The Chrysler Imperial was the automaker’s flagship car for much of its life, but in 1955 the Imperial gained a step in the luxury market by becoming its own brand, mainly to try and compete with offerings such as… more»
Mar 29, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
All Original California B-Body: 1974 Dodge Charger SE
By 1974, the Dodge Charger was evolving into more of a personal luxury car, even more so the following year when it began sharing a similar look to the new Chrysler Cordoba. But buyers got one final chance for… more»
Mar 29, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original Everything: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
The 1960s were a wonderful time to be a young driver just starting out. Muscle cars were plentiful and Chrysler had their share, notably with hot products like the Plymouth Road Runner and Dodge Super Bee. But some forget… more»
Mar 29, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Parts Pile: 1979 Maserati Merak SS
Let’s not do the whole “that will buff out” thing. It’s not funny any more. And really, there’s very little funny about what happened to this poor Maserati Merak SS that has clearly fallen on hard times. The story… more»
Mar 29, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Old School Street Rod: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Chevrolet’s Advance Design trucks, made from 1947 to 1955, were its first all-new post-war model. Changes included headlights set into the fenders, wipers mounted on the cowl instead of the roof, optional quarter windows for the cab, and a… more»
Mar 29, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original L76: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’ve always believed that the Chevrolet Corvette came of age with the release of the C2. That isn’t to denigrate the C1, but the company learned much from that series and used that knowledge to produce a genuine high-performance… more»
Mar 29, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
By 1967, the pony car war was in full swing. Ford had the market to itself until the General Motors pair from Chevrolet and Pontiac took the fight up to the Mustang. This 1967 Firebird 400 is a stunning… more»
Mar 29, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
46K-Mile 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Coupe
The eighth-generation Olds 88s were almost a foot shorter and 900 pounds lighter than the previous generation cars, but the interior space didn’t seem to suffer, nor did the ride quality. The seller has this 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88… more»
Mar 29, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Revived Barn Find: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
Buick expanded its lineup in 1963 to include a “personal luxury car,” the new Riviera. The car may have been cooked up in response to the success Ford was having with the Thunderbird once they added a back seat… more»
