Ambulances, hearses, and other specialized coaches are produced by custom vehicle builders. And those builders rely on mainstream manufacturers like General Motors for chassis and body components. Such was the case with this 1959 Buick ambulance that was built… more»
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Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve Survivor: 1980 Ford Thunderbird
This 1980 Ford Thunderbird could leave many enthusiasts in a quandary. That’s not because it is a bad car, but because it will have some debating what its most significant attribute is. It is a one-owner vehicle, meaning it… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1-of-33: 1978 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback
The Australian muscle car scene marches to a different drummer than the United States. Lower sales volumes and import duties meant that local manufacturers utilized standard passenger car bodies married to the most powerful engine in their local armory…. more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Low-Mile Original: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph made an unusual prototype in 1964, dubbed the Fury. It was the only unibody car Triumph had built to that date. In a sense, Triumph created its own fork in the road: would it go down a new… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve Donation: 1994 Subaru SVX
One of the unsung heroes of the middle 90s import performance coupes market is the Subaru SVX. The Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, and Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 tend to get the high praise of internet pundits and armchair quarterbacks, but… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Project Muscle Truck: 1989 Shelby Dakota
In the late 80s, the muscle truck wars were just beginning to heat up. These were great days to be a light-duty truck shopper, as you had your choice of high-performance, two-wheel-drive pickups that didn’t offer much in the… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
54K Original Miles: 1982 Toyota Celica Supra
The second-generation Toyota Supra was one of the more impressive cars to emerge from the early 1980s. The first run of the Supra was a different sort of car, focused on more of the popular “personal luxury coupe” style… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Retired Racer: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
It is a sad fact that most dirt track race cars end their days at the scrapyard. It is easy to understand why because they live a hard life involving physical contact with other vehicles and unyielding concrete walls…. more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1973 Plymouth Duster
There are various reasons why a person will purchase a particular car. They can range from practical to aspiration, but it is less common that they will hand over the cash simply because they like the paint color. That… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Drive While You Restore: 1965 Dodge Coronet
Chrysler made a blunder in 1962 by downsizing their Dodge and Plymouth full-size cars, thinking that General Motors had the same thing in mind. They didn’t. And sales would suffer until they could regroup and fashion some bigger cars… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Go Anywhere: 1969 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2
Unlike a modern SUV, this 1969 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2 doesn’t have a heated seat and skinny caramel latte holder, but I’d put money on it going offroad to more places than almost any four-wheel 4×4. The seller has it… more»
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Auctions Ending Soon: MG And Rover
Just a reminder about the BF Auctions that are ending today. Don’t miss out on either of these great finds. You can bid on the 1976 MG Midget here and the Rover P4 here. If you have a classic… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Bone Stock Hot Hatch: 1991 Volkswagen GTI
For those of us of a certain age, you likely grew up knowing that a certain class of hot hatches were the cars to be seen in during your prime high school years. Of course, there were two camps:… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
US Import Model: 1987 Citroen CX Prestige
For a short period a little over a year ago, I became obsessed with owning a French car. I don’t have a good answer for this – perhaps I was watching too much Inspector Clouseau at the time –… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
MK3 Replica: 1966 Ford GT40
The Ford GT40 will forever be one of the most significant cars ever made. From its road-going abilities to its competitive prestige, the GT40 has earned its place in the history files as one of the most significant cars… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
All Original Carrera: 1985 Porsche 911
When it comes to selling an air-cooled Porsche 911 these days, the need to present the subject car in the best light positive has become increasingly important. For a while there, you could throw up a ratty 911 and… more»
