Cheap Top Down Fun: 1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible

I’m a big proponent of the 20-footer, the decent driver. If the starting cost is in the four-digit arena (not including spare change, of course), all the better. Since there’s a somewhat limited market for slightly-off-the-beaten path cruisers such… more»

Greenwood Project: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, was in its 35th year of production in 1988 (they skipped 1983). Nearly 23,000 copies were built that year, with some of them customized by Greenwood Corvettes. Greenwood was founded by a pair… more»

V8 Plus Two Tops: 1973 Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag was more than a sports car. It was a 2+2 touring machine in production from 1970 to 1978. Powered by a 3.0-liter V8 engine, it was stronger than many English-built cars of this nature. Sales numbers… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Ford Bronco 4-Speed

The third-generation Ford Bronco was a tailored update to the previous model and was reportedly in development since before the previous Bronco was on the market. This white and black 4×4 is a bit of a project truck as… more»

BF Auction: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am

As a “barn find,” this 1986 Pontiac Trans Am looks like a fantastic project and is showing just 10k miles. It was reportedly bought new in Massachusetts and has stayed there ever since, having been used sparingly by its… more»

383/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner appears to be fairly entry-level in terms of equipment, but the whole idea here was to offer an inexpensive, no-frills muscle car with a standard big block and let the buyers choose if they… more»

Grand Prix White: 1988 Porsche 911

White-on-white is an iconic color scheme from the late 80s. Numerous makes and models utilized this color-matched combination to make special edition models stand out, from the Isuzu Impulse to the Pontiac Trans Am. In the case of Porsche,… more»

69k Original Miles: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula

There is no doubt that when the subject turns to Pontiac’s iconic Firebird range, many people focus on the Trans Am variant. However, the Formula deserves a close look, because it is significantly rarer. This 1976 Firebird Formula presents… more»

Former Barn Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

I always feel for an enthusiast who has fallen foul of a non-paying buyer, especially when the classic is a desirable vehicle like this 1970 Ford Mustang. It has a fascinating past and is a rock-solid classic that is… more»

Rare Coupe Utility: 1982 Ford Fairmont Durango

What’s a coupe utility? The single differentiator between this vehicle and a pickup is the integration of the front panel of the bed into the rear of the cockpit; pickup beds sit separate from the cabin. The first coupe… more»

Collectible Condition: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST

Just for the record, this isn’t the first 1968 AMC Ambassador SST that we have reviewed here on BF. But, the last one was over seven years ago so I would consider this to be an uncommon car –… more»

Restomod of Restoration? 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

Some classic projects leave potential buyers with an obvious path to follow, while others offer a myriad of choices. Such is the case with this 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback. Somebody has returned its body to a rust-free state,… more»

Running 440: No Reserve 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T has led what could literally be described as a colorful life. Its story includes a color change from one desirable shade to another, but there is an opportunity for a new owner to reverse… more»

Custom Coupe Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevy Impala was one of the best-selling automobiles of the 1960s. In 1968, they added the Custom Coupe to the Impala roster. It used the formal roofline of the Caprice, joining the fastback in the lineup. So, you… more»

Partially-Finished Project: 1941 Packard 120 Convertible Sedan

If you’re interested in the rise and fall of the Packard Motor Car Company, there are several good books available with true scholastic discussions of how that august nameplate ended up on a Studebaker body in the end. Some… more»

Fish Out of Water? 1965 Rambler Marlin

The Marlin was a fastback derivative of the Rambler Classic, built by American Motors from 1965 to 1967. Its styling looks to be a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda and the 1966 Dodge Charger. This first-year example looks… more»

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