Let’s see, high school physics. Light gets refracted through the color spectrum, which goes like this: red-orange-yellow-green-blue-violet. It seems like the old car hobby, particularly the Camaro-Firebird aficionados of the 1970s, have sold vehicles almost through the whole spectrum,… more»
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Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Handy With Wiring? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Hawk Series of Studebaker automobiles that began in 1956. It was the most luxurious edition and was one of the least-produced of the Hawks over a 2.5-year production… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bluetan Decor Option: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7
Boy oh boy, I can hear those gold disco chains jangling with this 1978 Mercury Cougar rig. It features the Midnight/Chamois decor option, which the seller calls the “Bluetan” decor option. This is a full-tilt XR7 with a very… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bargain? 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
This is a low-mileage, apparently unmolested 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible “in top-notch shape” here on eBay in Venice, California (perfect habitat), with bidding that has only reached about $18,000. Alas, not enough to meet the reserve. That’s Honda Fit… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stored Since ’86: Running 1969 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s GTO is considered the Godfather of mid-size muscle cars. It rose to fame in 1964 and peaked in sales at 100,000 units in 1966. The 1969 model year was the last year of large production numbers before the… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
392 Hemi FirePower: 1958 Chrysler 300D
Chrysler buyers who chose the New Yorker in the late fifties were treated to both luxury galore along with that beautiful Virgil Exner styling, but those who wanted to take things up to an even higher level opted for… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Survivor! 1959 Dodge Sierra Wagon
Chrysler’s “Forward Look” wasn’t everyone’s idea of beauty, but for those who love vintage orphans, here’s a fantastic example of a rare Mopar wagon in driver condition. Fewer than 24,000 Sierra wagons – Custom and standard trim – were… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original Paint: 1968 Ford Torino GT
The seller claims that this 1968 Ford Torino GT wears its original paint. If that is accurate, that makes its condition particularly noteworthy. The condition is best demonstrated by the fact it has accumulated fourteen show trophies for the… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • Auctions • 2 Comments
BF Auction: 1975 Ford Bronco
First-Generation Broncos remain highly sought after in the classic world, whether in project form or fully restored. The challenge with project candidates is locating one that isn’t beset by major rust issues. That is where this 1975 example rides… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • Exclusives • 32 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! Although Ford is often credited with creating the Pony Car sector, that honor should rightly fall to the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda. Ford unveiled the Mustang to great fanfare on April… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250C
UPDATE—We are relisting this Mercedes. The seller discovered the car wouldn’t start after the previous auction ended. We and the seller agreed that it needed to be as presented, so he has now done the work to ensure it… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Bathtub Aerodynamics: 1949 Nash 600 Two Door Sedan
One of the most frequent complaints from consumers today is that all cars look alike. Part of that is due to the SUV craze infecting the nation. The other reason is aerodynamics. With ever-tightening fuel economy standards forcing automakers… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Driver Quality: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of people buying and squirreling away a new car believing it will become a valuable future classic. This strategy sometimes works, but at others, it fails fairly dismally. Such… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Unrestored Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Camaro was Chevrolet’s entrant into the new “pony car” market in 1967. And, the Z/28 would be the designation for the version assigned to compete in the SCCA’s Trans Am racing series. That group limited engine displacement to… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
“American Pickers” Pickup: Rare 1947 Hudson Series 178
To me, the prettiest hauler ever made was by the Hudson Motor Car Company and you’re looking at it: a 1947 Hudson Series 178 pickup. What a beauty. A decade before car-based Rancheros and El Caminos entered the scene,… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Project or Parts? 1971 Dodge Challenger
This 1971 Dodge Challenger needs love, suffering some of the typical rust issues that often beset these classics. However, it is complete, its V8 engine runs, and it comes with spare engine components that could help add some extra… more»
