Parked Since ’70: 1956 Lincoln Premiere

When I first saw the listing for this 1956 Lincoln Premier, which is mislabeled as a 1956 Lincoln Continental, I thought, “OK, another Continental Mark II.” Nope, this one’s a Premiere four-door sedan, one of 19K  assembled 68 long… more»

Near Mint: 1970s Raider Twin-Track 34TT and 44TT

I’m not thinking about winter, but I’m always thinking about vintage snowmobiles, having grown up in this era and living in the country where we could ride to our heart’s content, at least until the machines flooded, got stuck,… more»

Rare Acapulco Edition? 1974 Volkswagen Thing

The VW Thing (technically the Type 181) was a military-style vehicle that most closely resembled the Jeep. But it was a rear-wheel drive “fun-mobile” that used the same rear-mounted engine as the VW Beetle. They were only sold in… more»

Buried Alive! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was a popular muscle car in the late 1960s. Conceived to be a more budget-conscious entry, it debuted in 1968 with sales peaking in 1969. The 1970 edition was the last of the first generation… more»

Luxuriously Garish: 1984 Tiffany Classic

The sixties through the eighties were the glory years for replica manufacturers.  Making molds for fiberglass bodies was cheap and easy, the world was awash in VW Beetles (which provided the donor engine and chassis of choice), and we… more»

Pint-Sized Hot Rod: 1957 Messerschmitt KR200

There are a few left-field cars that have developed a cult following in the classic market, and the 1957 Messerschmitt KR200 falls into that category. It is hard not to fall in love with its quirky styling and radical… more»

Nicest One Left? 9k Mile 1978 AMC Concord DL

I’ve always been one who often enjoys rooting for the underdogs, so growing up during the seventies in a neighborhood with an AMC dealership nearby probably helped influence this at a young age.  Learning to drive on a stick-shift… more»

Daily Driver: 1987 Ford Country Squire Wagon

Coming in almost a foot shorter than the previous generation Country Squire, this eight-generation 1987 Ford Country Squire Wagon was still a big car at just under 18 feet in length. The seller has this faded and patina-heavy example… more»

Turbo-Jet Surprise! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice

The muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was largely focused on mid-size automobiles like the Chevelle SS 396 and the Pontiac GTO. But a sleeper in the group was the new Chevy Caprice which could be ordered with a… more»

Number 12! 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2(?)

By 1972, Oldsmobile’s 4-4-2 package could be ordered on any V8 Cutlass, and only paperwork dating to the original order or sale distinguishes a real 4-4-2 that year. This 1972 Oldsmobile in Fall River, Massachusetts might be a 4-4-2,… more»

52K Original Miles: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon

There are vehicles in our orbit that we used to see practically everywhere and are now very much extinct. The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is a terrific example of such a car that was quite popular back in the day,… more»

Civilized Supercar: 2012 McLaren MP4-12C

Motor vehicles have evolved enormously since the dawn of the 21st Century, and the Supercar sector is no exception. Once the domain of vehicles featuring highly-strung engines and shifters seemingly set in concrete, this 2012 McLaren MP4-12C demonstrates that… more»

BF Exclusive: 1971 MGB GT

Something strange is happening as I write this: I’m feeling a strong urge to buy some driving gloves and a flat cap. It doesn’t get much more British than an MGB with wire wheels; with gorgeous red paint and… more»

One-Owner Muscle Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

The dynamics of the muscle car market changed from the 1960s to the 1970s. To gauge the impact all you have to look at Plymouth Road Runner sales. From a peak of 82,300 units in 1969, output fell to… more»

45k Original Miles? 1971 Chevrolet Vega

Post-war American buyers grew up on a diet of larger cars, and the sales results through the 1950s and 1960s confirm this. However, when subcompact models from Europe and Japan gained traction in the local market, American manufacturers were… more»

Drive While Fixing: 1965 Mustang Fastback

How often have you seen someone haul home a project in pieces, store it away in boxes, and then never get a chance to drive it? Many of us have been there, whether the project was too big for… more»

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