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»
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»
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»
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1961 International B-120 4×4 Turbo Diesel
It appears that this 1961 International B-120 4×4 short-bed “step-side” pickup was on its way to a restoration, with an interesting restomod touch in the name of a Mercedes-sourced turbodiesel engine and a GM-sourced Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. It sounds… more»
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Down Under Stunner: 1975 Holden HJ Monaro GTS
Australian and North American muscle car enthusiasts share a love for V8 engines. However, manufacturers Down Under took a different path with body styles, primarily driven by economies of scale. The Australian new car market is surprisingly small, meaning… more»
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Original 428 HO: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ
This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ is far more than a pretty face. Far, far more. Its presentation is tidy for a survivor with almost six decades of active service under its belt. However, lifting its hood reveals… more»
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Dual-Quad Project: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
There’s something about a first-generation Corvette wearing decades of faded paint and fresh gray primer that gets a project builder’s pulpit beating, and this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette listed here on eBay is exactly that kind of temptation. Located in… more»
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Highly Original: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Wagon
I know you didn’t ask, but in my opinion, the ’55-’57 Chevy Nomad Wagons are the best-looking station wagons ever produced. With a slanted B-Pillar that makes them appear to be moving forward, a ribbed top, seven vertical chrome… more»
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1 of 50? 1981 Ford Fairmont EV Wagon $750
Most of us have lived through at least one gas “crisis,” or if not an actual crisis, a period when prices went through the roof and availability sometimes was questionable. Companies would invariably rally around the notion of creating… more»
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Real Deal SS: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
With so many clones and tributes flooding the market, it is sometimes challenging to determine whether a classic that you have in your sights is the genuine article. However, the seller holds documentation confirming that this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle… more»
