Chevrolet redesigned the Corvair for the first and only time in 1965. Hardtops were now offered in two- and four-door formats (Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan), and many of the issues that Ralph Nadar had with the engineering of the… more»
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30-Year Barn Finds: Pair of 1964 Ford Galaxies
One of the hottest competitions of the 1960s was between the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie. Both cars debuted in the late 1950s and stuck around at least midway through the 1970s. Chevrolet likely won the sales battle each… more»
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Jekyll and Hyde: 1960 Volvo PV544 Hot Rod
The need for speed drives us to do many things. They are rarely easy or make much sense, financially or otherwise. The seller of this 1960 Volvo PV544 has done a bang-up job of reminding us what is possible… more»
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BF Exclusive: 2005 Porsche Cayenne S
I know this isn’t the kind of vehicle we typically feature, but as someone who was a teenager when the Porsche Cayenne debuted, this is one of those vehicles I have a soft spot for. Like most teenagers, I… more»
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Movie Star Car: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
George Barris. Since the mid-1960s, the name has always sent a shiver down my spine. The Beverly Hillbillies truck, the Batmobile, the Munsters’ Coach, and Drag-U-La are the popular TV show creations we loved back then. But the Barris… more»
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Air Grabber Hood! 1971 Plymouth GTX
Plymouth developed the GTX as its intermediate muscle car to rival the Pontiac GTO. It existed as its own Model from 1967 through 1971, after which it existed as a trim package on the Plymouth Road Runner until 1974,… more»
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Golden Opportunity: 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455
When I look at a classic project car, my mind immediately starts tallying the cost to get it to a point where I would be happy driving it. Luckily, this Buick Grand Sport 455 is in decent enough shape… more»
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The Great One: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac dealer sales brochure for 1969 is quoted as saying, “For people who think driving should be fun…”. The craigslist ad for this particular GTO says “1969 GTO, real- Not a Clone.” The catchphrase at the time was… more»
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If It Ain’t Broke: 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
In 2005, for buyers who thought the Buick LeSabre might be getting just a little too modern, Mercury still had the answer. The Grand Marquis, born in 1975 as an upgraded Marquis, was for people who wanted no part… more»
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Oval Window Project: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
When you say the words “oval window Beetle” to air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiasts, it traditionally elicits a reaction of excitement and intrigue, knowing that it’s an early edition of the fabled Bug. However, it can also trigger sadness, knowing this… more»
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BF Classified: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
SOLD! Whether it’s a Coupe, a Fastback, or a Convertible, you can’t ever go wrong with a first-generation Ford Mustang. This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible left the factory with the 225-horsepower A-code 289 V8 and has since gained a… more»
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End Of An Era: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
America produced numerous personal luxury cars over the years that earned the nickname “land yacht”, but if one was ever worthy of being called a terrain battleship, it might be the 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe like this one… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1973 Fiat 130 Coupe
From inception, Fiat was best known for making affordable cars. But throughout its history, the company has aspired to the luxury market: it introduced the 520 Superfiat in 1921 with a V12 engine – and sold only 30 copies;… more»
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R-Code 427/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
Before owning a Ford, R-code meant nothing to me. I’ve since been enlightened. Seeing this Ivy Gold ’67 Fairlane 500 “sleeper” on eBay hit me like a shot of espresso. An original 427 paired with a 4-speed hidden beneath… more»
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Estate Find: 1983 Mercury Cougar LS 302 V8
Wowie, this is one nice car! The seller says this is an estate car and has traveled just 61,045 miles over the last 43 years, and it looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. They have this… more»
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Rare Fish: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
In 1969, Plymouth offered both a Formula S and a ‘Cuda version of the Barracuda. The ‘Cuda was classified as a performance vehicle, while the Formula S was better trimmed. The Formula S came standard with a 340, and… more»
