Ford’s Model A is part of the foundation of America’s automobile ecosystem. Sure, it wasn’t the first car ever made, and the Model T sold three times as many copies, and Henry Ford wasn’t so much an inventor as… more»
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Mar 28, 2023 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1950 Nash Statesman Super Airflyte
Nash introduced its First Generation Statesman in 1950 with styling that set it apart from the competition. Its sleek and aerodynamic body made the Airflyte badge seem appropriate in an era when the public’s fascination with aviation was at… more»
Mar 28, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Low-Mile Big Block: 1978 Chrysler Newport 440
It’s no secret that Chrysler Corporation was in financial hot water in the 1970s. And it didn’t help that they were still building huge cars whose demand had slipped after the OPEC oil embargo of 1973. But the end… more»
Mar 28, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Parked In ’73: 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350
Yikes! The Collins Brothers are at it again this time with what could sorta pass for a 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350. Lacking the cachet of earlier Shelby pony cars, the ’69 and its identical ’70 successor have come into… more»
Mar 28, 2023 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: 1972 Continental Mark IV
For the Ford Motor Company, cars like this 1972 Continental Mark IV occupy an important place in automotive history. These cars were a triumph of badge engineering while also allowing the Continental to continue to outsell Cadillac’s Eldorado. This… more»
Mar 28, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
911-Powered: 1984 Cimbria SS Gullwing
Sometime in the 1970s – no one is exactly sure when – a guy named Joe Palumbo running Amore Cars Ltd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, introduced the “Super Star of Kit Cars“. He called it the Cimbria. Exactly which car… more»
Mar 28, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Sunburned Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford’s new “pony car” was just hitting its stride in 1966. More than 600,000 Mustangs were built that year before demand tapered off from 1967-on as competitors entered the marketplace. This 1966 Mustang coupe is being offered by… more»
Mar 28, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Holley R&D Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
Test cars are an interesting phenomenon of the collector car world. They don’t necessarily have a ton of additional value beyond a vehicle looked after by a private owner, but they’re still very cool finds in their own right…. more»
Mar 28, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Tri-Power 455! 1972 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Without even knowing what was hiding under the hood of this 1972 Catalina at first, I had already gotten initially intrigued just by how good the car looked on the outside. The Pontiac Catalina had gotten a total restyling… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Affordable V8 Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet 210 4-Door Sedan
Some enthusiasts will look at a classic car and have clear and unwavering visions of its future. Others will struggle as they ponder whether preservation, restoration or a custom build is the most appropriate path. That is the decision… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Low-Mileage Personal Luxury: 1976 Ford Elite
It hasn’t been that long since American auto manufacturers had personal luxury cars in their lineups, but the thought of them having such an offering today feels rather archaic. If you yearn for those times, this 1976 Ford Elite… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Driving Project: 1973 Ford Bronco
Determining when the bubble might burst for any vehicle in the classic world can be challenging. The First Generation Bronco is a perfect example because although values have fluctuated in recent months, they have genuinely trended up slightly. The… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Still In The Family: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D
The good with the bad is how I’d label this 1979 Mercedes 240D. The W123 platform cars, of which this 240D is a member, are, subjectively speaking, some of the finest-looking and best-engineered cars produced by M-B. It’s the… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Potential GTO Clone? 1965 Pontiac Tempest
Pontiac launched the Tempest as its first compact in 1961. Along with the Buick and Oldsmobile division compacts, the Tempest moved up to mid-size status in 1964, the year the now-famous GTO muscle car would also be launched. Changes… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • Success Stories • 5 Comments
BF Success Story: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
We recently helped the owner of this 1962 Corvette find a new home for it. After a successful BF Auction, the car is now safely tucked away in its new owner’s garage! Both parties are happy with how smoothly… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Sunny Day Driver: 1969 4-Speed AMC Javelin
I’ll admit it, AMC’s cars were never high on my list. The reason is simple, back when this 1969 Javelin was built, AMC, the smallest of the domestic auto producers, just got lost in the shuffle. GM was… more»
