No all-new car may have fallen from grace as quickly as the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. Treated to a new platform and styling in 1970, the Barracuda’s sales jumped by 50% over 1969. Yet, for the 1971 model year, the… more»
1989 Dodge Power Ram W350 Turbo Diesel
Call me crazy, but I prefer the look of this 1989 Dodge Power Ram W350 diesel over any pickup Dodge has made since the redesign in mid-1993. The company has a history of making trucks look basically the same… more»
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Not A Sleeper! 1987 Dodge Diplomat SE
The 1970s and 1980s Dodge Diplomat was an evolution of the troubled Aspen and Plymouth Volare. Along with the Plymouth Gran Fury, it became a popular choice for police cars on the street and in the movies/television. With black… more»
Armored Vehicle! 1996 Chevrolet Suburban K2500
Onyx Black is the only color for this rig. I can’t imagine a Summit White or Victory Red Suburban fully outfitted with armor plating by O’Gara Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company out of Ohio. Yes, this 1996 Chevrolet Suburban… more»
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Build Your Own Bond Car: Aston Martin DB5 Replica
This is a new one on me: a fiberglass kit car – in pieces – for an Aston Martin DB5. When you come across a replica of a sought-after sports or classic car that you don’t see every day,… more»
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140 hp Drop-Top: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first foray into the compact car market in 1960. And borrowed some engineering concepts from the VW Beetle, aka it had an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear. It was popular, but its unorthodox approach… more»
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Stunning Triple Black: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
I have previously admitted that I am not typically a fan of Black cars. However, when the classic in question is a Triple-Black 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J, I am willing to make exceptions. This car is simply… more»
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No Reserve: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
When Volkswagen commenced development of its replacement for the venerable Beetle, it adopted a new engineering philosophy. No longer were the oily and noisy bits located at the rear; the latest offering featured a front-engine, front-wheel-drive mechanical layout. It… more»
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440 Power! Rare 1970 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
In 1970, machismo was all the rage at Mopar. The Plymouth division had Road Runners, GTXs, Duster 340s, Cudas, hemi this, hemi that, and hemi the other thing. Even the big car, the Fury series, such as today’s Gran… more»
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One Repaint, 57k Miles: 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
There are several YouTube videos online with a similar theme: the Karmann Ghia was the biggest automotive lie for nearly 20 years. I take some offense to that because Volkswagen never positioned it as a sports car. In fact,… more»
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1 of 276 Barn Find: 1956 Packard Caribbean
The Caribbean was Packard’s uber-luxury “halo car” from 1953 to 1956. It was a low-production model that had no future once Packard merged with Studebaker in 1954, with Packards becoming rebadged ‘Bakers in 1957 and 1958. This once stellar… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1966 Ford F-100 Flareside 352 V8
Signal Flare Red is a great color for this 1966 Ford F-100 Flareside pickup, and this one is reported to retain much of its factory paint. Inherited from the seller’s father, this gorgeous truck with a 352 V8 and… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1986 Jeep CJ-7
At certain times in life, the vehicle we never thought we’d sell takes a back seat to other big plans. To me, these are some of the hardest decisions to make, because you suddenly have something that sat pretty… more»
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Low Mileage 6-Speed: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When we talk about the cars and trucks out there that still represent fantastic value for enthusiasts, the fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird should be on all of our short lists. These cars have seemingly been left behind… more»
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Rare 4WD Workhorse: 1967 Mercedes-Benz LA 911
There are unkillable machines, and then there are the ones that will survive a nuclear blast and tsunami at the same time. This 1967 Mercedes-Benz LA 911 falls squarely in the second category, as it looks like an absolute… more»
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Roller Alert: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
Every now and then a project comes along where someone else has already tackled the tedious parts for you, and this 1968 Ford Mustang coupe out of Aurora, Colorado looks like exactly that kind of opportunity. Finished in classic… more»
