If you grew up in the days before minivans and SUVs, there’s a good chance you road around in the back of a big American station wagon. Even into the late ’80s and early ’90s, station wagons were the… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Free Wheeling Style: 1984 Ford Bronco XLT
Perseverance is an admirable trait, and Ford demonstrated this with the Bronco. Its First Generation model didn’t sell in the volumes expected, and it would have been understandable if the company chose to retire the badge. However, subsequent models… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1 of 843: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger
The Mopar products upgraded by none other than Carroll Shelby have hung on the edges of the vintage car community for a few years, never quite becoming legitimate collector cars. Cars like this Shelby Charger seemingly have all… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • Exclusives • 13 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
We all have our own tastes and interests, but in my opinion, the 1965 Chevrolet Impala is one of the best-looking designs to come out of the ’60s. As iconic as the ’63-’64 Impala design is, the less boxy… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • Name That Car • 31 Comments
What Is It? Mystery 3-Wheeler
There’s nothing quite like the mystery of what might be hiding in a barn. Typically, if you find something in the barn it’s a well-known classic, but once in a while, you find a vehicle that keeps the mystery… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve K5: 1979 Chevrolet Blazer
Just a few days ago, we talked about how the demand for square body trucks to restore has started to push risky projects into the “buy” category. That said, you can’t rule out the possibility of a good deal… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
British Invasion: 1959 Triumph Bonneville
The cultural exchange between the United States and Great Britain during the unpleasantness of World War II caused seismic shifts in both the automobile world and, later, in the world of motorcyclists. That long term exposure to all things… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Find Project: 1929 DeSoto Six
Chrysler was in a big growth mode in the 1920s, adding Plymouth and Dodge to the fold, with DeSoto’s incorporation in 1928. They chose to honor Hernando DeSoto, the 16th Century explorer who was credited with discovering the Mississippi… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Orchard Survivor: 1967 Ford F-100
Here’s a good old tried-and-true 1967 Ford F-100 survivor that spent most of its working life on a little orchard in Utah. The odometer only shows 19,510 miles and the seller says “there’s no proof of this being original,… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Kickstart Only, Magneto Fired: 1969 Harley-Davidson Sportster
I’ve lately been tossing around the idea of getting a motorcycle after a 27-year drought. Like cars, motorcycles have become amazingly feature filled and, dare I say it, luxurious. While you can still by a standard, decked out cruisers… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
New Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cadillac Town Car
I am sure you have all heard some variation of the idea that we are not owners of historical vehicles. We are just caretakers of these items. This does make sense for well-made durable goods. Automobiles on the CCCA… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Classic Customized Cruiser: 1950 Mercury Coupe
1949 was a watershed year for Detroit as the 1942 models (which had their production stopped due to World War II and were offered as warmed-over placeholders from 1946 to 1948) were retired and new, modern styling was offered… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Multicultural Show Car: 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster
An abiding interest in photography brought George Mason, head of Nash Kelvinator, and Donald Healey, head of Healey Motor Company, together on the RMS Queen Elizabeth in 1949, as each was making the crossing to America. George Mason had… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hidden Since 2000: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
The seller of this FJ62-series Toyota Land Cruiser claims this truck had been hidden in a storage facility on Cape Cod since 2000. With just over 100,000 original miles, it is a youngster by Land Cruiser standards. Despite living… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Well Maintained 80s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National
This 1987 Buick Grand National looks slick on the black mesh wheels reminiscent of a GNX. The seller lists several major repairs that lend credence to his claims of this being a very well-maintained Grand National. Bidding is strong… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Build Your Own Halo Car: 1988 BMW M3 + Parts Stash
When attempting a new project, it’s important to make sure you have access to all the parts needed to put said vehicle back together. Whether it’s due to parts becoming obsolete or parts cars becoming a thing of the… more»
