America’s Bicentennial wasn’t just a time to celebrate and reappraise our country’s place in the sociopolitical and historical landscapes; it was also a time to sell a few more cars, trucks, lawnmowers, and bicycles by painting them red, white,… more»
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Air-Conditioned 340: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a little kid back in the ’80s, I spent a lot of time at the magazine racks of my local pharmacies and grocery stores. One day, thanks to my indulgent parents, I brought home a retrospective of Hot Rod road tests… more»
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The Coolest Neoclassic? 1966 Excalibur “SS” Series I
Famed Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens was probably responsible for at least one car you think is stylish. The Studebaker GT Hawk, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeepster, and even the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile bear his stamp. He also created the coolest… more»
BF Exclusive: 1981 Land Rover Series III
This summer, I bought a used book written by one of my favorite automotive writers: the late, great Graham Robson. Mr. Robson spent some time working various jobs (including as a rally co-driver in the 1960s) in the British… more»
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Only 1,613 Made: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
The Ford Torino did a fairly brisk business in 1971, with 326,463 being sold in its last year on a unibody platform. Only 1,613 of those, however, were sporty GT convertibles such as our maroon feature car. Surprisingly, the… more»
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Barn Find? 1964 Triumph TR4 with Surrey Top
The British motor industry didn’t buy into planned obsolescence like we did here in America. Whether the term was coined by Brooks Stevens or Alfred Sloan or someone in between, Standard-Triumph and its competing brands did the opposite, making… more»
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390 Four Speed: 1970 AMC AMX
Is this the ultimate AMC? It’s the last of the two-seat AMX models, with the strongest available engine and a four speed. It has the “Go” Package, which includes the twin-grip differential, front disc brakes, and upgraded suspension. It’s… more»
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Top Banana Big Block: 1970 Dodge Challenger
There are few guarantees in life, but a good bet is that even the rustiest 1970 Challengers will eventually be restored. If it is a big-block car painted in a “High Impact” color, all the better. This one may… more»
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California Cutie: 1959 Fiat 600
The little Fiat 500 with its adorable little two-cylinder engine has become a worldwide pop-culture favorite, but I don’t mind who knows that I much prefer the styling of the “upscale” 600, which actually beat the 500 to market… more»
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Barn Found Too Late? 1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan
This one hurts a bit. At one point not too long ago, a ’30s convertible sedan was guaranteed to be worth restoring, because you could almost certainly break even on your investment. Today, I’m having a hard time seeing… more»
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Rust-Free 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II Hardtop Coupe
Fun fact of the day: Did you know that the 1966 Belvedere II hardtop outsold its swankier Satellite linemate (36,644 to 35,399)? In the mid 1960s, bucket seats and consoles were in, as were two-door hardtops, so it might… more»
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Cold Air Conditioning: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
It feels as if I’m in the minority (on the internet, anyway) in liking the second-generation Monte Carlo. While some find its baroque styling firmly in step with other ’70s fads such as wide collars and lurid combovers, that’s… more»
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BF Auction: 1992 Dodge Li’l Red Express Dakota
UPDATE: The seller has added additional photos to the gallery. It’s a dull day indeed if you’ve learned nothing new, and I think that I will not be alone in saying that the Dodge Dakota “Li’l Red Express” has… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup
If you were to ask me to provide an automotive picture of America, this might be it: the Squarebody. I can’t think of anybody who actively dislikes a Squarebody. Everyone knows someone who drove one. Many of you owned… more»
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The Nicest One Left? 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
Given its image as America’s cheap and fun V8 performance car, it’s easy to forget that the Fox Body Mustang once fostered a vaguely European aura; in its first model year of 1979 you could get metric Michelins and… more»
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Two-Owner 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista
It doesn’t take much for my suggestibility to get the better of me. For example, a kid in my neighborhood drives a gray El Camino much like this one, and I’ve regularly found myself wondering if I was an… more»
