Buick fell on some tough times after their astounding success of the early-to-mid 1950s; by 1960, when this Invicta Hardtop was built, they ranked ninth in sales in the United States, the lowest they’d been since 1905. It wasn’t… more»
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Low Mileage? 1971 Cadillac Calais Coupe
At points throughout its history, Cadillac became a little greedy by trying to expand their segment. Sometimes it made sense; the 1927 LaSalle was a response to a perceived price gap between Buick and Cadillac, and that brand lasted… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Jeep CJ-5
Aside from a Volkswagen Beetle, is there an automotive shape more instantly recognizable than a Jeep CJ-5? From its seven-slot grille to its squared off tail, the CJ-5 plied American roads and trails for nearly 30 production years. Even… more»
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BF Auction: 1949 DeSoto Sedan
If I didn’t become so attached to cars (a real flaw for someone who likes so many of them), I’d love to buy at least one car a year that needs some help, get it back on the road,… more»
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BF Auction: 1964.5 Ford Mustang
Let’s start by clarifying the factual accuracy of the 1964.5 Mustang; I know, and you know, that there was technically no such thing. All Mustangs from the beginning of production until Ford closed down the line for the 1966… more»
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460-Powered 1993 Ford F-250 SuperCab 4×4
A few years ago, my father-in-law sold his ’95 F-250 SuperCab 4×4. Powered by the famous 7.3 Power Stroke, I made the mistake of letting his truck idle outside my dining room window on a cold day after I… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1979 Ford F-150 4×4 Short Box
Some trucks just have “the look,” don’t they. Patina is polarizing, but this ’79 Ford could be in the background of a country music video or, with a few modifications, the 43rd Mad Max sequel. It’s light on rust (except… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1962 Buick Special Convertible
The 1961 to 1963 BOP compacts are offbeat collector car choices, especially considering that their parent company is one of the largest in American history. Aside from some parts availability issues, however, they’re practical cars for reasonable prices. They’re… more»
BF Auction: Turbocharged 2000 Ford Mustang GT
Is there a car more well-suited to modifications than the Ford Mustang? For over 60 years, hot rodders and racers have been making the Mustang their own, and with an aftermarket as robust as their powertrains, it’s fairly easy… more»
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How Would You Use It? 1941 Ford 1 1/2-Ton Truck
Years ago, I found an orange ’46 Ford half-ton for sale at the local antique festival, and I ogled it awkwardly for two days before deciding that it wasn’t quite right for me. Regretting that decision, I later found… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
General Motors was the corporate metaphor for planned obsolescence, so the Chevy Nova was in some ways the antithesis of the corporate agenda. From 1968 through 1979, the Nova changed, but it always kept the same basic vibe. It… more»
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Fintail Project: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 190c
I am eternally envious of those forward thinkers who can measure their land in acres. As a city dweller myself, I have to get a little creative with storage; I’m doing better than most, but life is still a… more»
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Four-Speed Short Bed: 1969 Ford F-100 Ranger
The archetypal hero of literature and cinema is the strong, silent type, but that motif perhaps shouldn’t extend to salesmanship. This is the exact text of the craigslist ad for this ’69 Ford: “1969 ford ranger f100 asking 15,000… more»
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Drive or Restore?: 1970 Chevrolet Suburban
Suburban fans among our readers might already know that you couldn’t buy a four-door Chevy Suburban until the Squarebody was introduced in 1973, and Chevy seemed to understand that a three-door wagon was a deficiency, because only the Panel… more»
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351 Cleveland/Three-Speed: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon
In the car world, it’s sometimes hard to know when another car person is pulling your leg. I glaze over and start looking for the exits when I hear someone exaggerating horsepower numbers or talking about their mom’s ’62… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
I’m happy to be non-denominational in my love of old cars. My collection includes at least one car from each of the Big Three, and I can honestly say that I’m not a Ford guy, a GM guy, or… more»
