New Crate Engine and Generator: 1975 GMC Motorhome

There are vehicles that look like a tremendously fun way to combine your hobby and memory-making experiences. I often go down this rabbit hole with vintage SUVs; I think to myself, “I’ll have this awesome 4×4 from my youth… more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1960s Pontiac GTOs

The Pontiac GTO was the posterchild of 1960s American muscle cars. Launched in 1964 as a mid-size performance machine, a flood of competitors soon followed. Sales would peak in 1966 and then begin to decline as the market became… more»

Subaru Dealer Trade: 1991 Nissan 300ZX

There was a time when the used car lot of a new car dealer would hold all sorts of treasures. These days, it seems like those trade-in surprises are few and far between, but cars like this 1991 Nissan… more»

64K Miles: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

We all have hobbies that some people think are silly. For example, if you had been privy to my inner monologue about two minutes ago, you would have heard a voice a lot like mine saying the following: “Man,… more»

Tiny Woody: 1967 Morris Mini Traveller MKII

A Mini is endearing enough, whether from the Austin or Morris divisions of BMC. But the Mini woody estate – either Clubman or Traveller – layers rarity into the mix, and now you have a real headturner. While American… more»

Nicely Optioned: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Although it isn’t pristine, this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is a rock-solid classic that presents as a driver-grade vehicle. What makes this Mercury special is its factory options, which provide excellent performance and a luxurious motoring experience. The only… more»

Rare Italian: 1975 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 3 Safari Edition

Given its current model range, it is hard to comprehend that Lancia was once a powerhouse in world rallying. Today, the company is a shadow of its former self, but success in the East African Safari prompted the company… more»

Almost Free Cheap Wheels: 2000 Mercury Cougar

The Cougar was Mercury’s best-selling car from its inception in 1967 to its retirement in 2002. Over these 35 years, it competed in lots of different classes, first as a pony car and last as a sport compact. The… more»

Imported From Japan: 1987 Suzuki Alto Walkthrough Van

There are several areas in my town where an older home is frequently torn down, followed by the construction of a pair of what we call tall-and-skinny houses on the property.  The first thing that came to mind when… more»

Mint Vintage Model Collection – 70+ Vehicles

If you’re like me, I was a model car collector as a child (and even as an adult). Most of them were 1/25 scale AMT kits that I bought and assembled (with or without paint) back in my pre-teen… more»

Original 454/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a stunning classic. This is unsurprising because the seller spent five years refurbishing the car, including fresh paint and an interior retrim. However, it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain, with its big-block V8 promising… more»

Original 426 Hemi Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

With the popularity of the second-generation Dodge Charger still in full swing, just about any example is considered exciting these days, no matter what’s under the hood.  However, when one comes around that still has its original 426 Hemi… more»

Surf’s Up! 1952 Plymouth Concord Suburban

Two-door station wagons such as this 1952 Plymouth Suburban are a popular topic here on BF. Their popularity continued and grew in the postwar years before starting to fade away in the late fifties. Every major manufacturer offered them,… more»

Mid-Engine Magic: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0 Liter

When the 914 arrived in showrooms, Porsche fans were not impressed, but the rest of the car-buying public proved eager to put the new sports car into garages all over the country. In fact, the 914 substantially outsold the… more»

Garage Find Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT

“When I last started it – 2.5 years ago – it just needed a transmission to be driven,” so states the seller of this 1971 Ford Torino GT. And so it goes with this project. As we delve into… more»

Only 2,250 Made: 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

Ford Motor Company in the 1960s had a thing about April introductions. Maybe they considered it good luck; after all, the Mustang certainly went on to do good things after its April 17, 1964, unveiling at the New York… more»

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