One of my favorite Thunderbirds is the 1965 Special Landau, which wore Ford’s new “Emberglo” paint. Emberglo was clearly a ripoff of Chrysler’s “Turbine Bronze,” but Ford must have felt that Chrysler had one coming; after all, the Turbine… more»
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Pretty Solid Project: 1961 Mercury Monterey Convertible
American automotive history is littered with the demoted nameplate. The swanky Bel Air became predominately a fleet model by the late 1960s. The Impala was demoted by the Caprice, the Galaxie 500 by the LTD, and the Mercury Monterey… more»
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A Real 427/435? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Considering that the C2 Corvette of 1963 to 1967 is generally considered to be the most desirable, it’s a little hard to imagine that people were eagerly anticipating its replacement. Once the Mako Shark II concept was unveiled in… more»
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Fresh Out Of The Barn: 1972 International Travelall 1010
I’ve been on an International Travelall kick since I last visited the National Auto & Truck Museum in Auburn, Indiana; for those of you who have never visited, NATMUS has a solid collection of Internationals and International memorabilia, including… more»
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54k-Mile 1951 Lincoln Lido
I apologize if I’ve introduced an earworm by presenting this 1951 Lincoln Lido. Even today, almost 50 years after its release, “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs will get stuck in your head if you let it. But why Lido? From… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Rover 2000TC
For those of you who grew up on American cars, the name “Rover” might only be familiar when trailing the word “Land,” and that’s OK. In Europe, the Rover was well-known as a stately, conservative sedan for those who… more»
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Parked 40 Years: 1960 Buick Invicta Hardtop
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»
