If this poor vehicle wasn’t something as desirable as a vintage E-Body, I’m guessing it would have been scrapped long ago, and it may still be best suited as a parts car. As I see it, the three possible… more»
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BF Exclusive: 22k Mile 1977 Volkwagen Beetle Convertible
This 1977 Volkswagen Beetle has been hibernating since 1983 and has 22,000 miles on its odometer. Such claims must sometimes be taken with a grain of salt, but that figure is documented. It is also unsurprising, since the car… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1956 Buick Special Custom
This 1956 Buick Special Custom is a stunning classic that recently emerged from a fifteen-year slumber. It spent those years in a heated environment, protecting the car from the ravages of rust and other issues. The current owner recently… more»
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Runs And Drives: 1937 Plymouth Pickup
There’s something appealing about an old pickup that hasn’t been turned into a street rod or heavily customized. While modified trucks certainly have their place, finding one that still wears its original equipment can be just as interesting. This… more»
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Woodstock Bound? 1968 Dodge A108 Camper Van
I am a great fan of pristine, restored 1960s vans that ooze class and charm. This is not one of those. The Dodge A108 was one of the cab-forward designs of the time, with the engine positioned right between… more»
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Everything Car: 1931 Ford Model A Tudor
In 1931, Ford Motor Company was trying to rejuvenate its slumping sales amid the Great Depression. That year, the Model A Tudor was touted as “The Car that has Everything.” This suggested that buying a Model A Tudor would… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320
As the former owner of a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300TE, which has a lot of overlap with this 1995 E320 for sale at Craigslist in the Los Angeles area, I can attest to their good looks, hard-wearing interiors, and monster… more»
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Rare As Hen’s Teeth: 1972 Buick GS 455 Convertible
1972 was the final year of the second-generation A-body platform for the Buick Gran Sport, along with its GM brethren. Because of federal safety mandates, the following year introduced GM’s Colonnade style, which carried on through the rest of… more»
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Rare Fuelie! 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, was still finding its way in 1957, and production numbers had crept up to 6,330 copies. The 283-cubic-inch V8 was the only engine, but 1,040 buyers opted for fuel injection, which boosted horsepower… more»
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Mayberry Tribute: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Even though most of my formative years were in the 80s and 90s, The Andy Griffith Show was a big part of my household growing up. And being a car fanatic from a young age, the various automobiles featured… more»
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As-Found Survivor: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL Fastback 390
Although its history is unclear, the seller suggests that this 1968 Ford Galaxie XL Fastback is a genuine barn or garage find. They have pulled it from hiding, but haven’t attempted a revival. It is a rock-solid classic, and… more»
BF Auction: 1941 Chevrolet Flatbed
This 1941 Chevrolet 3/4-ton flatbed is an unfinished rat rod, and while it still needs some work, it’s already running and driving. The seller acquired it in trade and would rather pass it to someone interested in completing the… more»
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Survivor 4×4: 1994 Toyota Pickup DX
Recently, a friend told me he went to check out a Toyota T100 pickup that was mechanically mint and looked pristine on top. However, when he told me how much he paid, I realized something must be very wrong… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1925 Chrysler Six
Some classics spend decades in storage, waiting for the day someone rolls them back into the sun and returns them to their rightful place on our roads. Such is the case with this 1925 Chrysler Six. It has remained… more»
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Nearly Rust-Free Roller: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s interesting to monitor the enthusiast appetite for project cars. There was a time a few years ago when any air-cooled Porsche was a reasonable car to buy, regardless of how much of an undertaking it was to restore…. more»
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Full-Size Muscle: 1965 Buick Wildcat Convertible
Introduced in 1962 as a subseries of the established Buick Invicta, the Buick Wildcat quickly became known as the company’s full-sized performance car. In my opinion, the Wildcat is one of Buick’s most underrated entries in its lineup and… more»
