Here’s a question for fans of the loud, tape-striped cars of the 1970s: Which one had the best graphics package? I’m a fan of the 1976 and up Formula Firebird. A little more subdued than the all-out Trans Am,… more»
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1,800 Miles? 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Diesel
Are you an Oldsmobile fan who’s disgruntled because you can’t find anything from your favorite brand on the lot anymore? Are you a personal luxury coupe buyer who hasn’t been able to find a decent American big coupe since… more»
BF Exclusive: 1941 Packard One-Ten Club Coupe
Volumes have been written about Packard’s 1950s downfall, and while few blame the corporation for moving the brand downmarket to weather the Great Depression, many fault its reticence to move back upmarket following World War II. Be that as… more»
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Original Paint? 1955 Buick Super Riviera
Looking like it popped off the pages of a 1950s Raymond Chandler detective novel, this Buick is right at home in sunny Southern California. All that sun has baked the some of the paint, which is advertised as being… more»
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Hemi-Powered 1953 DeSoto Firedome Sedan
My advice for anyone looking to break into car collecting on a budget is to avoid setting your sights on one model year, make, or model. After all, there are so many great classics out there for sale in… more»
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53k Miles: 1965 Dodge Dart GT Hardtop
The pre-1967 Dodge Dart is unfairly overlooked in today’s collector car market. Competing with the Falcon, Nova, Valiant, Rambler, Studebaker, and others model-for-model, this Dart GT would be akin to something like a Falcon Sprint or a Nova SS…. more»
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Restored 1947 International KB-10 Tanker
As a lifelong resident of the Great Lake State of Michigan, I’ve had access to some of the greatest museums in America, including the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. When I was a teenager, I recall looking into the… more»
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One Family Owned: 71k Mile 1965 Ford Fairlane 500
In the 140-year history of the automobile, I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking that the 1965 model year was one of the best. Almost everything on the road was attractive and powerful enough for everyday use (even today);… more»
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Ford Alternative: 1936 Plymouth Business Coupe
What do you buy the person for whom a 1930s Ford is too common? A 1936 Plymouth, perhaps? The seller of this DeLuxe Business Coupe makes a bold statement in his advertisement: The 1936 Plymouth Coupe is one of… more»
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V8 Swap Candidate? 1964 Ford Falcon Wagon
This may be a minority opinion, but I think that every car collection should have at least one compact station wagon from the 1960s. Choose any one you’d like: Valiants, Darts, Chevy IIs, Ramblers, Comets, Falcons, BOPs—they’re all a… more»
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Drives Like A Dream: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
Whoever buys this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire has learned a lesson that I never have: When you buy an old car, buy one where someone else has already done the hard work. It costs about the same in the long… more»
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54K Miles? 1967 Buick Riviera GS
Even today, anyone who buys a 1960s Buick Riviera has a dollop of extroversion in their makeup. Otherwise, why not just buy an Electra 225? After all, the Electra was marginally more practical, had more trunk space, and it… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
When this 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado showed up on the tips list (thanks to Barn Finder PRA4SNW), I knew I was powerless to resist picking it up. You see, I have this car bookmarked on my various devices because I’m… more»
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No Reserve Turbo: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible
If you’ve ever owned a Corvair, you’ve probably been asked if it was a “Spyder.” While the Spyder was introduced as a turbocharged upgrade to the Corvair Monza in 1962, Chevrolet changed the name to “Corsa” when they introduced… more»
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No Reserve: Restored 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454
Did Chevrolet get the Monte Carlo the “most” right on the first try? By plopping the Monte Carlo’s attractive body atop the A-Body sedan’s 116-inch wheelbase, and then offering it with an optional 360-horsepower 454, Chevrolet set themselves up… more»
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44K Mile Survivor: 1972 Dodge Charger SE
In 1972, the Charger’s image hung in the balance. In one scale was Charger’s performance heritage: you know, Richard Petty’s #43, the bad guys in Bullitt…that kind of thing. In the other scale was the burgeoning concept of the intermediate… more»
