If you’ve taken stock of the state of the world lately, you’ve probably come to the same conclusion I have: There aren’t enough original prewar Fords in it. Bidders on eBay agree; with seven days left in the auction… more»
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Good Driver: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
One of the keys to happiness in the world of car collecting is flexibility. It’s easy to get bogged down in the price of things (new cars on the dealer lot, cars crossing the block at the TV auctions,… more»
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BF Auction: LT1-Powered 1962 Chevrolet C10
It certainly wasn’t their primary intention, but General Motors has done the automotive hobby a solid favor by continuing to manufacture excellent overhead-valve V8 engines and automatic transmissions with a similar footprint to the powertrains they’ve built since Ed… more»
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No Salt Ever: 73k-Mile 1967 Ford Mustang
Between the VIN and the trim tag on the driver’s door, there isn’t much you can’t learn about how an early Mustang was built. Unfortunately, the craigslist seller of this ’67 with the “Sports Sprint” package hasn’t included those… more»
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Same Owner 47 Years: 1967 Volvo 1800S
In the late 1950s, Volvo boss Gunnar Engellau decided that, despite of the failure of the recently canceled P1900, Volvo would build another sporty halo car. This time, however, he wanted an Italian design house to design the body,… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Ford Torino GT
Think of how hard it was to choose a paint color when ordering a new car back in 1970. Chrysler Corporation had its “High Impact” colors and Ford painted their cars in a line of “Grabber” hues, in addition… more»
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46k Miles: One-Owner 1973 Buick Riviera
When I bought my ’63 Riviera back in 2022, I joined the Riviera Owners Association (ROA). Although I’ve never been much of a joiner, several members of the club helped me out early on with parts and advice while… more»
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BF Classified: 1974 Opel Manta Rallye
Sale Pending! My local library system has held an annual used book sale for decades, and it’s a rare year that doesn’t find me in attendance. As a kid, I came upon a musty stack of Car and Driver magazines… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1957 Volvo PV444
America is enormous. From my home in Michigan to Chandler, Oklahoma, where Barn Finds reader Tony Primo found this dusty 1957 Volvo on craigslist, is over 1,000 miles. The seller offers little information about its overall condition, aside from the fact… more»
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44k Miles: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
If you don’t need to tote around more than one extra person (who packs light), I’ve long believed that a ’70s Firebird is one of the most practical collector cars. They drive and handle like a much newer car,… more»
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Well-Sorted 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Two-Door Sedan
I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that 1959 was the year in which American automotive design once-and-for-all reached its outer limits. Rocket shapes and motifs, fins as tall as the roof, grilles as intricate as an IKEA… more»
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The Best of Both Worlds? 1970 Winnebago D-22
The other night over dinner, my lovely bride and I were discussing a potential future conundrum. If fate (and/or free will) allows us a life of unlimited leisure in retirement, we’d like to roam the country in a recreational… more»
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Hemi-Powered 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
The other day, somebody asked me if I watched televised auctions such as Mecum and Barrett-Jackson, and after contemplating the question for a couple seconds, I had to reply that I didn’t anymore. It’s been a while, and the… more»
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1 of 1? No Reserve 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
Almost any car is one of one if you break things down far enough, but that’s a cynical way to view this truly uncommon 1973 Mustang Convertible. With 11,853 sold, the ’73 ragtop was actually quite successful as the… more»
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Save The Date: 1969 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible
With the month of May comes the start of wedding season, and many of us are soon to discover that “Save the Date” cards are populating our assorted mailboxes. On the other hand, it’s rare to mark the calendar… more»
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Somewhere East of Laramie: 1959 Buick Electra Hardtop
Give it to Ned Jordan; with his famous “Somewhere West of Laramie” ad for the sporty Jordan Playboy, he put the mythical romance of the American West on wheels and we car fanatics were the better for it. Another… more»
