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»
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»
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Solid Runner: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year was good for Ford and Chevrolet. Ford introduced the Mustang and sold 680,000 copies before the model year was out. And Chevy’s full-size automobiles were redesigned, and more than one million Impalas were built for… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1973 Pontiac GTO
The 1970s brought major changes to the automotive industry. The energy crisis signaled the end of high-horsepower big V8 engines as federal emissions mandates took hold. New safety regulations changed the look of new vehicles, with heavy safety bumpers… more»
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Gentleman’s Muscle Car: 1970 Plymouth GTX
They say, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” and so it would seem with the Plymouth GTX. Seeking to copy the success of the wildly popular Pontiac GTO, in production since 1963, Plymouth developed its own intermediate muscle… more»
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Surfers Delight: 1949 Mercury Station Wagon
The all-new 1949 Mercury Station Wagon was no rehash of older pre-war models. Ford and Mercury released the 2-door model with real wood panels but kept the Detroit-built steel bodies. The bodies were sent to the Iron Mountain, Michigan,… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1986 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX
Sometimes, the simplest cars offer the most appeal. Today, it seems the new-age collector is obsessed with how many options a car left the factory with. Power features, comfort equipment, luxurious touches – all of it is now used… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T
The Dodge Aspen R/T had potential as a performance car; it was relatively light and had plenty of engine bay space for a powerful V8, but between emissions regulations and fuel prices, there wasn’t much hope for Mopar fans… more»
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SS 396 Clone: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy Nova (1968 to 1972) is popular for cloning as a Super Sport. That’s because it usually takes documentation to prove it’s a real SS. Despite the hood swap and the script on the… more»
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1982 Chevrolet C20 Silverado Diesel 4-Speed
Said to be from Wyoming and stored in a barn for years, this 1982 Chevrolet C20 Silverado diesel 4-speed has an interesting look, to say the least. It does look solid, though, and the seller says it just has… more»
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Plum Crazy Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE
For those embracing the period’s muscle car craze, late 1969 was an excellent time to visit your Dodge dealer, as the Charger was still riding high and the all-new ’70 Challenger also debuted that fall. Buyers could choose anything… more»
BF Auction: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe
Most people keep a vehicle for only 6 years before trading it in for something new, but that’s not the case with this 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza. It’s been with the same family since 1961 and is still going… more»
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Motor City Garage Find: 1967 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada
Finding an exotic car that has fallen on hard times in any condition is enough to make your senses tingle just a bit. Even if you’re a die-hard muscle car enthusiast, seeing a vehicle that was produced in exceedingly… more»
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Iridescent Italian: 1953 Siata 208CS Berlinetta by Balbo
Alfonso Balbo was one of a few dozen Italian artisans capable of conjuring metal into fabulously fluid shapes in the early 1900s. His first endeavor was chassis and body modification, mainly for Lancia. By the 1920s, Balbo was concentrating… more»
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Original Paint and Interior: 1970 Chevrolet Impala
The third generation of the Chevrolet Impala started off with a bang in 1965 – the GM division sold more than one million copies, a record that has yet to be beaten. Five years later, the Impala was still… more»
