Introduced in 1959, the Electra became Buick’s top-of-the-line car, on par with the Oldsmobile 98 and Pontiac Bonneville. Replacing the Roadmaster nameplate, the Electra ran through 1990, and the “225” edition earned the nickname “Deuce and a Quarter”. The… more»
One Of Twelve: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette BY400 Convertible
Special-event Corvettes have always attracted collectors, but some are tied to moments that go beyond the car itself. This 1994 Chevrolet Corvette BY400 Convertible, listed on craigslist in Kennewick, Washington, is one of those examples. The seller says it… more»
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440 V8 Survivor: 1968 Plymouth GTX
The GTX joined Plymouth’s lineup in 1967 as a “gentlemen’s muscle car” as it was a well-appointed performance machine, perhaps akin to the Buick Gran Sport. Based on the mid-size Satellite, it was redesigned in 1968 and had a… more»
Garaged 46 Years: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. And even went one step further with the AMX, a GT-style 2-seater based on the Javelin. The first generation concluded in 1970 with a mild restyle,… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1957 Studebaker President
If you wanted the fanciest car Studebaker built in 1957, you ordered a President. If you took a wrong turn and ended up at a Packard dealer, you would have found the same car sold as the Clipper. Only… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1949 Ford Tudor “Shoebox” Project
Some project builds are essentially set in stone, while others offer a world of options. This 1949 Ford Tudor falls into the second category. The owner’s husband pursued the custom approach, but there is scope to reverse the changes… more»
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1 of 485: Rare 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition
Talk about an ultra-rare, stunning survivor, feast your eyes on this 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst package. Called the “executive’s muscle car,” this was a collaborative effort between Chrysler and Hurst Performance, and only a scant 485 of these 2-door… more»
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Unrestored? 1957 Dodge W-100 Power Wagon
One-year-only designs are super interesting; we should almost do an article on vehicles that were made for only one year before being redesigned. This 1957 Dodge W-100 Power Wagon would be on that list, as by 1958, the company… more»
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Factory V8 Project: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Spyder
While it shared the same underpinnings as the Vega, the Chevrolet Monza featured a different body style, including a coupe, a small wagon, and a sporty hatchback, such as this 1979 Monza Spyder here on Facebook Marketplace. Though many… more»
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1-of-1: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible 351/4-Speed
This 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible demonstrates that outright performance and top-down touring aren’t mutually exclusive. It makes a positive first impression, though a close inspection reveals a few faults that the buyer should address fairly quickly. However, none… more»
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Mid-Engine Driver: 1970 Porsche 914-6
Collaborative efforts are not a new phenomenon in the automotive world. Sometimes these can be between a car company and an external supplier. However, given their close ties, it is unsurprising that Volkswagen and Porsche worked closely on the… more»
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Rare Sports Model: 1987 Citroën 2CV Burton
One of the greatest strengths of the Volkswagen Beetle is that it serves as an excellent platform for Kit Car projects. Buyers could discard the German steel, adding a fiberglass body that looked more exotic, or drop on a… more»
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Project or Parts? 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
We see classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with sellers brimming with optimism. The car in question may be a lost cause, but the seller believes it is a viable project candidate. However, this 1979 Ford Mustang Indy… more»
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Garage Find: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
When Chevrolet redesigned their cars in 1958, it also mixed up the nameplates. The Del Ray and Biscayne were the entry-level models (and, beginning in 1959, just the Biscayne). They were longer, wider, lower, and heavier than their “Tri-Five”… more»
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Original Family Owned: 1970 Chevrolet Impala
By 1970, Chevrolet’s B-body line-up (Caprice, Impala, Bel Air, and Biscayne) was in its sixth and final iteration of a smashing, successful run that had commenced in 1965. While the Impala, Chevrolet’s Crown Jewel, such as this 1970 Custom… more»
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21K Original Miles: 1982 Buick Regal Grand National
It’s a little tricky calling this 1982 Buick Regal a muscle car. You see, it’s a Regal with the Grand National “package,” and not a fire-breathing turbocharged GN. However, it’s still quite rare, with fewer than 220 believed to… more»
